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[JulieH]

Hi,

I'm Julie and new here, not really sure what else but this just seemed like a supportive space to share some thoughts and maybe recieve advice:)

[geoff]

Hello JulieH, and can we offer you a warm welcome.

Those people on this site have had to struggle through their own type of depression, and this can involve so many different areas and can easily overlap one condition with another.

We aren't qualified but each one of us has and maybe still trying to overcome this illness, so you can talk to those who know what you want to say and will support you.

Geoff.

[Not_Batman]

Hi JulieH

i can say that the support that i have and continue to receive on BB is very helpful. I have found the support here very good, and in turn, if i can support others will do so.

there are a range of people here, from undiagnosed, to having lived through many decades of MH problems, so you are not alone at all.

Like Geoff Said, we are not qualified, but from the experiences and strategies that we share may resonate with you, and give you an idea of how to support yourself or a close relationship.

Not_Batman

[Guest_4643]

Hello JulieH, welcome.

Yes this is a supportive place, for those with mental health issues, or people who know people who deal with it and want to help, such as family, friends, carers, etc.

I hope you find some support here.

- Tayla

[mocha delight]

Hi JulieH welcome to the forums

[Nayzie]

Hello, I am new here too, my daughter came to see me yesterday and had noticed I am not the happy mum that she knows, so here I am..

[Not_Batman]

Hi nayzie. welcome.
Sorry to hear you are feeling down, enough that your daughter could tell. Often the ones closest to us will notice something about us has changed. Is there anything you can share with us?

Not_Batman

[Nayzie]

Thank you for reaching out, I have been struggling with my partners actions last year (October) with him sexting another woman, i forgave him & never got a reason why he did that, it is always front and centre in my mind. it has effected my self worth, my relationship with him, with all my family friends & I’ve closed off talking to anyone about my problems, I can’t wait to get home most days to get away from everyone and have a drink, I’m sad & full of embarrassment today as it took my daughter to tell me something is not right and to reach out.

[Not_Batman]

Hi nayzie.

i imagine that none of that could be easy for you.

dont feel embarrassed about not knowing that what you feeling is showing. Sometimes we are in our little bubble, or dont know how to start the conversation, and it takes for someone to say “Are you ok?” To get things going.

The main thing is that you have reached out, and now BB forums have grabbed your hand.

there are some other threads on the forums that are more similar to you situation than you’d think.
when you have a spare minute, have a look through the relationships and families threads, or use the search bar at the top of the page.

you can also use google to find specific threads (I think just use the text ‘beyondblue’ with your search parameters). If not, you can always start a new thread.

i hope that others may be able to give you some advice.

Not_Batman