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Seeking help

BrokenBrad
Community Member

I had hoped I'd never feel the need to post here, but its funny how things and thoughts can change. I'm 43, and have been suffering badly from depression and anxiety for several years.

A lot has happened in my life, and the last 12 months have been the worst of my life. A lot of bad, negative things have happened in the past 12 months. A few examples: Lost my partner, lost my job, lost my kids, 2 car accidents, was homeless for 3 months, now bills mounting and out of control. And I'm at the stage where I'm desperately seeking help, from anybody who'll listen. I can't continue the way things have been, I no longer have the strength.

I have always tried to do the best I can to work through things, desperately chasing work all the time. But very little coming my way.

I think I've come to the realization tonight, that things have to change and that I need help to improve my life. I will be calling BB in the morning, and hopefully making a step in the right direction. Brad

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blondguy
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hey Brad

A big welcome to the forums for you and good on you for posting too!

You have been through a really crap period.

Your partner....your job....your kids....2 car accidents......

It takes a lot of guts to have reached out as you have Brad......that is huge step forward as there are many kind people on the forums of all ages that can be here for you. We can help you if you want our support

Are you homeless now?

I know you mentioned calling BB......the counselors are non judgemental and kind and online 24/7

  • 1300 22 4636 24/7

Even though this isnt immediate chat Brad we can still help you....I have had depression for years and have a background in human resources, business and the trades...

I really hope you can get back to us Brad...It would be great to have you on board as a part of the BB Family

Im really sorry for your pain

my kind thoughts for you

Paul

TBella
Community Member

Hi Brad

thank you for having the courage for sharing your story.

You have had a lot of losses all at once & it is totally understandable that you feel the way you do! Unfortunately grief feels really crappie & totally sucks. Give yourself permission to grieve in your own way & at your own pace!

Its good you come to this site, as it's so easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated & alone, especially when grieving. At least now you have all of us here to help support you. Many of us having experienced similar situations. But we are all here to help & support each other!

This is a place to vent,whenever you need & there will be someone who will listen and relate to you!

May I suggest maybe reading up on grief or asking a GP for info on grief- there may possible be something on this site. I'm not sure as I am new to this myself. I know from personal experience that understanding the grief process helped me deal with it better. Not going to lie-still hurt like hell but helped me go through the grief process & take pressure off myself.

Anyway I do hope you find this site, gives you some comfort & support you need.

Be kind to yourself & just take little steps, one day at a time, sometimes it may feel like one minute at a time but that's ok- it's important to go at your pace.

Today you took a big step & set the wheels in motion for change to take place - a place of better days!

All the best & hope to see you post some more soon.

kind Regards

TBELLA

BrokenBrad
Community Member

Thanks for the kind words guys. Yet to call BB, have just spent most of the day on the phone trying to sort my life out. It does seem a bit overwhelming at times, just trying to keep moving through it.

I will keep you all updated with any progress, thanks. Brad