New to the forum

[scn]

Hello everybody, I've never been on a forum before, and I'm not very good with IT, so I will probably make many mistakes. I've had a quick look around, and feel that this is a good palce to be when you feel completely isolated and alone with your thoughts and feelings. I'm looing forward to being part of a group that accepts me for who I am without judgement. I've had clinical depression on and off for most of my adult life, which started with post natal depression after my second child. I've been fighting this beast a long time with the help of my GP and Psychiatrist, but recently my GP suggested BB as I can't afford anymore therapy. This is the first time I've reached out to anybody else. Hoping I can gain and give out some comfort to the group.

[Zeal]

Welcome to the forum scn,

Thanks for your introduction. Before joining with Beyondblue, I also had never used a forum before. I'm really glad that I'm on this forum now, as it is one of the most friendly and supportive places.

Long-term clinical depression is difficult and frustrating, but there are so many support options now. It's great that you see your GP for guidance, and that you have been seeing a psychiatrist too. Psychological help can be quite expensive, so it's great that you can seek some extra support here. Keeping in touch with your GP for in-person medical help is crucial though. Forum members are not medical experts, though most of us have our own personal experiences and insight to draw on. A number of us are studying psychology and other associated subjects, so have great interest in this area.

I highly recommend this resource to help with depression: http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37

This site is worth browsing in your free time: http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/

Helplines are also a great way to get free support. Beyondblue's 24/7 helpline number is 1300 22 4636.

If you have any questions, or would like to talk more about yourself and your situation, you can reply here on this thread.

I hope this forum is a supportive place for you 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal