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Hey there! Welcome to the Young People section of the Beyond Blue Forums. The purpose of this section is to provide members aged 25 and under a space to discuss life issues, tricky situations and the difficult emotions and feelings that come with tho... View more

Hey there! Welcome to the Young People section of the Beyond Blue Forums. The purpose of this section is to provide members aged 25 and under a space to discuss life issues, tricky situations and the difficult emotions and feelings that come with those. If you are aged over 25, please be mindful that this is a space for younger people to connect and provide support for each other. These forums are moderated, so your posts may not appear straight away. Information on moderation on the Forums can be found here. Being familiar with our Community Guidelines can help ensure that your posts appear online as quickly as possible. If we have concerns about your wellbeing, one of our friendly moderators will check in with you privately to make sure you get the support you need. If you need more immediate support, we recommend reaching out to the following: Beyond Blue Support Service – any time, chat online to a counsellor or call 1300 22 4636 Headspace – between 9am and 1am (AEST), chat online to a mental health clinician or call 1800 650 890 Kids Helpline – any time, chat online to a counsellor or call 1800 55 1800 Thank you for being here. We’re glad you’ve found us here and hope this can be a supportive space for you Beyond Blue

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Elle___ Friends and mental health - no one to talk to
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Hey, I'm in Year 11 at school and I've been struggling with depression for a long time now, and I am now on antidepressants. They are helping, but I just feel like I'm getting bad again.. My three closest friends are now all in relationships and they... View more

Hey, I'm in Year 11 at school and I've been struggling with depression for a long time now, and I am now on antidepressants. They are helping, but I just feel like I'm getting bad again.. My three closest friends are now all in relationships and they've forgotten about me, and the guy who I would usually talk to when I needed is now in a relationship and mainly ignores me. It's not that I feel alone because I'm not with anyone, I just feel like everyone's moved on and forgotten me. I know they are all amazing people, I mean I wouldn't be here without them, but I just don't know what to do anymore... I'm down and it's worse now that I feel I have no one. I really am just so tempted to start fresh and move to my grandparents house..

Lucy01 School and Deppression/Anxiety
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I'm 14 and have been dealing with depression/anxiety for three years now. I have been getting help at places such as headspace for the last two years and it hasn't helped, things have just become worse and I was wondering how I can balance this with ... View more

I'm 14 and have been dealing with depression/anxiety for three years now. I have been getting help at places such as headspace for the last two years and it hasn't helped, things have just become worse and I was wondering how I can balance this with school and all. I don't sleep much, don't eat at day but binge eat at night, won't look in any mirrors, sleep all the time, never leave the house, have no friends and self-harm. I have these visious cycles where I can't move or get out of bed, they last about a week or two. I miss so much time from school and am failing all my classes. It's just all too much.

JulianB I feel so trapped and lonely.
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I am so stuck in a hole of depression and anxiety. But maybe I can talk to someone like me on this website? I feel alone and wish I had friends, but at the same time people seem so boring and I always leave conversations feeling deeply unfulfilled. I... View more

I am so stuck in a hole of depression and anxiety. But maybe I can talk to someone like me on this website? I feel alone and wish I had friends, but at the same time people seem so boring and I always leave conversations feeling deeply unfulfilled. I am very sensitive and worry about life and time that I waste. I am convinced that things will get worse. I feel like I have so much potential but every time I try to do something I just feel very angry and tired. Including typing this thread. I have the same boring routine every day and I am literally rotting. This life is feels disgusting and unnatural. Is there someone out there willing to talk to me? I am very friendly and am 25 years old. Please, I need a chance, I cannot stay like this. Please, I just need abit of luck, I need to change, I don't know anymore.

pluro Problems Surrounding School
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Hello, I'm not very good at explaining myself so I apologise if you don't understand some things I say. I've always been a procrastinator, I've never been able to break out of the habit. But usually I get stuff done, even if it is late. However, in t... View more

Hello, I'm not very good at explaining myself so I apologise if you don't understand some things I say. I've always been a procrastinator, I've never been able to break out of the habit. But usually I get stuff done, even if it is late. However, in the past 6 months, I've had a lot of issues completing tasks and assignments for school, as well as studying. My last maths assignment I literally started and finished the assignment on the day it was due. As you can imagine, I failed maths. My grades have fallen drastically as well. I'm in extension classes for four of my subjects, and I'm worries I won't be in them next year. I think it might be laziness, but I can't fix it. I don't even procrastinate doing things I like. I just sleep. Or listen to music and go on YouTube for hours. I force myself to get up and finish my assignments, but I just can't. When I start doing it, I stop. I think it might be because I subconsciously want it to be perfect so to avoid it being not perfect I just don't do it at all? I don't know. I've also had issues in classes while learning. Whenever I'm taught something, it feels like it goes over my head. Like I can't pay attention. And even when I do pay attention I forget it. I don't think I've learnt anything this year. It feels like my brain is made out of tungsten or something and information won't get through to it. It might be because of my sleeping issues. My sleep cycle's always messed up, and I can never sleep. I always have too much energy, and feel restless basically all the time. My mind always feels too jumbled and messed up, which is always a problem when I'm in class, the teacher is always scolding me for talking or fiddling or doing something I'm not supposed to be doing. I should get into a routine so I'm not so disorganised, but I don't know how to. Is this normal for people to experience? Am I being too lazy? I'm not sure. Thank you if you respond.

Justjan my son wont talk
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My 18 yr old son got very intoxicated last week and broke a fire extinguisher at a servo and now has to go to court for damage to property. He is so stressed out about it and doesnt want anyone else but me to know. How do I get him to be ok with tell... View more

My 18 yr old son got very intoxicated last week and broke a fire extinguisher at a servo and now has to go to court for damage to property. He is so stressed out about it and doesnt want anyone else but me to know. How do I get him to be ok with telling his mates and his dad. This behavior is very out of character for him, he has never been in trouble before turning 18 and drinking. He has admitted that he is struggling with anxiety and has gone to seek counseling last week. They assessed him and we are now waiting for his sessions to start so he can talk about his issues.

two-dee Struggling to complete work
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Hey guys, I thought I'd keep this one short and sweet. I don't know why but ever since this term started, I have consistently been struggling to find motivation in finishing my work. I manage to get it in on time and will receive good grades for it, ... View more

Hey guys, I thought I'd keep this one short and sweet. I don't know why but ever since this term started, I have consistently been struggling to find motivation in finishing my work. I manage to get it in on time and will receive good grades for it, but then I end up fretting over how well it could have been if I had just focused. I have used countless techniques in order to remain focused (pomodoro technique, study-appropriate music, website blocker, sitting outside of my room, clean desk) but I always find a way to slack off. Would someone be able to provide me with some advice as to why this may be and what can I do about it? It would be much appreciated.

Noodewsoup I'm stuck and I can't move.
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hey. I'm extremely new to this but I have nowhere else to turn to and I'm scared. I won't go on a massive monologue about my life so to keep things short I'm extremely lonely, lost, stuck and everything feels like its crumbling apart while I'm curled... View more

hey. I'm extremely new to this but I have nowhere else to turn to and I'm scared. I won't go on a massive monologue about my life so to keep things short I'm extremely lonely, lost, stuck and everything feels like its crumbling apart while I'm curled up on my bed being hit by the debris. The people around me have given up helping me, I'm being relentlessly bullied by those I thought cared about me and I'm running out of options fast. I want to go to a professional and talk to them one on one but my family has strong beliefs against mental health and expect me to just push through eventually. I can't, this constant numbing feeling and anxiety has been going on for too long. The expectations placed on me are so heavy on my shoulder I can physically feel them pressing me down day after day after day. Any advice/ conversation with someone would be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this post is too confusing/vague but I'm still struggling to understand my problem as well after years. Thanks.

NickP21 I’m gay and my boyfriend isn’t invited to a family members wedding
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I’ve been in a gay relationship with my boyfriend for nearly a year and a half now. My uncle is getting married soon and it’s meant to be an exciting time. I was invited to the bucks party which I said yes to. Two weeks later and I got my invitation ... View more

I’ve been in a gay relationship with my boyfriend for nearly a year and a half now. My uncle is getting married soon and it’s meant to be an exciting time. I was invited to the bucks party which I said yes to. Two weeks later and I got my invitation which had my name on it but didn’t contain my partners name on it. I went on assuming that he would be invited and so I put his name down on the rsvp. i got a call from my uncle 2 days later telling me that my boyfriend wasn’t actually invited and that it was inappropriate that I put his name down. I could understand if my sisters boyfriend wasn’t invited also that it would be a more intimate wedding. But my sister confirmed that her boyfriend was invited and would be going. I have since decided that I would pull out from going to the bucks party and I sent my uncle a message simply saying that I wouldn’t feel comfortable going to his bucks party now but would still attend the wedding. My problem is that it’s been said to me that somehow my sisters relationship is more legitimate than mine. Is there a way of bringing up the issue of these feelings with my uncle and my family without creating a great division? Should I still go to the wedding? I feel I may go to the wedding but that I don’t want to try to extend on my relationship to my uncle because of this. Any my advice would really help. nick

will_awt starting to struggle with relationship
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im 27 and have suffered from anxiety and depression for about 12 years now. im on medication. 8 months ago i started seeing this awesome chick i work with in remote australia, things have been so great i have been head over heels for her in love with... View more

im 27 and have suffered from anxiety and depression for about 12 years now. im on medication. 8 months ago i started seeing this awesome chick i work with in remote australia, things have been so great i have been head over heels for her in love with the down to earth supportive person she is ,until a couple weeks ago i got major anxiety which has i think gone into mild depression all about the relationship. i have been flat out at work and it all of a sudden just hit me . im certain i love her and want to be with her im just not feeling it all of a sudden and it’s really starting to get to me , i sort of dont want to be around anyone to be true but because im feeling it toward her breaks my heart. she is aware of my circumstances/issues and is completely fine and just wants to help and support in any way . just wondering has anyone else been through this with a loved one ?? im sure it will pass soon but maybe some techniques will help me as im not going down without a fight . thanks people ☺️

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