Members new and old, introduce yourselves here

[Chris_B]

Hi everyone,

This is (what will hopefully become) a mega-thread for members, new and old, to introduce themselves.  I'll kick off:

My name is Chris Banks and I’m the online communities manager at beyondblue. Basically, I’m here to help out, contribute to discussions, and answer any questions you may have about beyondblue. I work with a team of moderators behind-the-scenes who keep the forums running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I’m 37, originally from New Zealand, and have worked as a filmmaker, journalist, and musician.  I’ve spent a good chunk of time working in the mental health sector too. I have lived experience of bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, and have been living in Melbourne for nearly two years. In my spare time I enjoy movies, music, hanging out with mates, and I barrack for Hawthorn, much to the disgust of some of our regular members!

I’m not a psychologist or counsellor (although I have seen a fair few of them), so I can’t give medical advice. Like everyone else here, I can provide peer support only.
I really enjoy being part of the community and virtually meeting the many different people of all ages who come through everyday, even if they're not feeling the best when they arrive on the doorstep. Hopefully in your time here you'll feel less alone, and pick up some tips and encouragement for the journey.  

(passes on the talking stick)

PLEASE NOTE: This thread is for introductions only, if you have an issue you would like to discuss ongoing with the community, please start a new thread with your topic in the appropriate section.

[Katlady]

Hi,

I have joined this group for support and encouragement. I suffered a back injury nearly 12 months ago and have since suffered from ptsd and anxiety. Trying to find a new sense of self worth.

[kanga_brumby]

Hi unicorncass it takes wisdom  to recognize you need help. Strength to ask for help, then its up to you to apply the restitution.

[blueyes123]

Hi,

16, have anxiety disorder and depression. my mum doesn't like to label things like this but i think she just doesn't want to accept that i might actually have a real problem. i feel like my problems are just a bother for other people so i tend to keep to myself but mostly that just makes me really lonely. 

[Gcgirl]

Hi all I'm new hope I am posting in the right part .

my name is Bree I am 22 female from wa 

i use to enjoy life and be great full but now I find it hard and miserable and I hate everything about my self I feel guilty like I don't please my parents lost 2 great people recently and my bf has cancer it feels like to much . I thought I'd come on here because I have no friends or anyone to talk to anymore partly because of my controlling bf I love him so much tho I have also put on weight Wich wouldn't bother me so much except my bf says I'm fat and ugly now BCz I weigh 65kg instead of 55kg . I feel bad but no one understands and I feel bad if I try to explain how I feel the way I do because all I hear is your not the one with cancer but I feel like I have a emotionall cancer growing inside of me 

[nishi4u]

Hi friends, 

 I am Nasir, but loved to be called Nishi, I am new to this forum and love to make friends and vent myself. i have been through a lot in life and been terrible most of the time, which i will share in my story here soon.

I am originally from Pakistan. I was so frightened all of my life being gay so far.  though i have been hiding it  inside me all the time but my family, most of the friends and relatives got a clue and were so much against me of being shame to them. i was beaten to death, bullied and raped till the time i came to Australia. 

I have been here for almost 2 years till now but i was so scared to open up and now i found few friends who gave me courage and support to live me life here and that's the reason i am upto this forum. 

I hope this place will be a great support as well.

cheers

[molokow]

Hi,

I am Darryl. I just started to experience the chains of Anxiety. I am almost chained daily to my apartment. I went to work today, but had to leave 1 hour early. I had a motorcycle accident last year, and I am not sure it is from that, or my previous drug use. All I know is that this sucks. I feel so hopeless, and stressed non-stop.

[ontheborder]

Hi All,

I'm ontheborder and as the name suggests I have Borderline personality disorder (plus a couple of other things).

Mid last year my life started getting harder and by the end of the year I was really struggling, I wish I could say it got better from there but it hasn't and it seams to only be getting worse.

I self harm, I want to stop however I'm finding it overwhelmingly hard.

I feel hopeless and worthless and just wish my life would start to get easier so that I could be happy again.

ontheborder

beyondblue’s clinically-trained moderators often work offline (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 22 4636.

[Not_happy_with_me]

Hi I'm a 32 year old male who has been married and divorced before 30 have a 6 year old to my ex who calls another guy dad and is being told that I'm not her real dad just the biological father. I've had failed relationships my whole life. I'm currently failing my current one. I have a full ti

[AngelWishes]

Hi. Look there is no winners or losers, only what is. This is a time now for you to learn to love yourself with all the good, bad. The Yin and the Yang. Your children will always love you no one can replace you. To be the best you can be (which you owe. To not only you but your kids) get diagnosed properly, take your Meds,get healthy, join an outdoors group in your age group and life will flow with brand new days.  If you do that then your being the best you can be God bless you 😇

[Sarma1]

hello I'm male 48 and don't know what to say I'm married for 13years have three dog who are our kids and I've been in the same job for 10 years I am not used to doing this sort of thing. I have been suffering depression and anxiety for most of my life but wasn't diagnosed until 12 years ago, my life is far from perfect but I make do with what I have.