Young people

Stable relationship vs party boy

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Ok so here’s the story. Im in the relationship with the man I thought was the man of my dreams. Around the time I got with him I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression so I went from very extravert to introvert and I thought I was ok with that. No... View more

Ok so here’s the story. Im in the relationship with the man I thought was the man of my dreams. Around the time I got with him I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression so I went from very extravert to introvert and I thought I was ok with that. No I love/d this boy he is so kind and so sweet and we use to spend hours talking all night, we still text every day and see each other during the week and weekends. However I feel like the spark is disappearing for me. I love tried talking to him about this but he thinks we are fine. So I somehow found myself chatting to this other guy (out of boredom or self sabotage which I do a lot I’m not sure) anyway we really get along he’s so free and wild and party’s a lot I like it. In comparison to my quietish boyfriend who doesn’t really have a circle of friends and isn’t that social. So one thing led to another and some hot abs steamy things were done in the bedroom with this other guy. I felt really bad about it but now I’m not sure. Like I’m recovering from my depression and want to get out more and have fun but my boyfriend is like we do have fun and we do but I just feel like somethings missing. Or it’s just me making problems for myself. My current boyfriend I have plans to marry one day and raise a family with. So I need some way to get rid of these feelings for the party guy. Or do I leave my stable and 100% committed boyfriend for some party guy just because he is fun. i really do I want stay with my boyfriend but I need to know how to get the spark back.

Chronic Nausea

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Hi, I'm not really sure how this works as this is the first time I have used this website. I have been suffering from chronic nausea for over 6 months now. So pretty much I have been told I have severe anxiety, I guess I have always thought I've had ... View more

Hi, I'm not really sure how this works as this is the first time I have used this website. I have been suffering from chronic nausea for over 6 months now. So pretty much I have been told I have severe anxiety, I guess I have always thought I've had anxiety but I never thought it would make me this sick. I've felt so lost the past 6 months and have found it hard to cope and the relationships with my friends and family have become difficult because I feel like I am dragging everyone down with me and I just want to be better so I can be there for everyone else in my life. I have a lot of stresses in my life at the moment, coming close towards the end of high school, pressure of sport and my parents wanting me to do really well. I was wondering if anyone else is suffering from chronic nausea or have in the past. If so I would just simply like some advice and how you got through the constant worrying and stress of anxiety and depression and how to get through the constant feeling of being sick. Thank you

I'm starting to scare myself

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So a couple days ago i dipped into a pretty bad low (for context i am absolutely depressed and have been on meds for a while now.) and while usually i can push myself out pretty well i woke up one morning at 9:00-ish and found that i was so insanely ... View more

So a couple days ago i dipped into a pretty bad low (for context i am absolutely depressed and have been on meds for a while now.) and while usually i can push myself out pretty well i woke up one morning at 9:00-ish and found that i was so insanely apathetic it took me until very late afternoon to get up and do anything. i'd never really experienced anything of the sort before and now that i have i worry that's where im headed in the next few months or weeks even. just completely catatonic with apathy. any thoughts?

Feeling overwhelmed and trapped

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I have been in a long distance relationship for 2 years my boyfriend has Mental issues but it hasn’t been diagnosed yet all our relationship we have said we wanted to go backpacking it finally got to the point where we felt ready to do so moved into ... View more

I have been in a long distance relationship for 2 years my boyfriend has Mental issues but it hasn’t been diagnosed yet all our relationship we have said we wanted to go backpacking it finally got to the point where we felt ready to do so moved into his family’s house with him thinking it was temporary and he has told me his illness has gotten worse to the point where he can’t get on a plane can’t travel I’m trying to be supportive But I’m feeling trapped every time we come up with a different plan to compromise he changes his mind can’t do it and I’m just feeling trapped I feel awful saying that I know he can’t help it and it’s not about me but i guess I’m just feeling lost

How to not be jealous of friends

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Hi, so I have the best friends ever. That's kind of the problem. A lot of them are very mature, very friendly, very good looking, and successful in what they choose to do. They've achieved everything I wasn't or aren't able to. It's not like this is ... View more

Hi, so I have the best friends ever. That's kind of the problem. A lot of them are very mature, very friendly, very good looking, and successful in what they choose to do. They've achieved everything I wasn't or aren't able to. It's not like this is just a good point in life for them and a bad point for me - I've always struggled with the things they do well: making friends, dating, family, etc, and it's been an insecurity of mine since I was little. It stops me being the best version of myself because they're the kind of people I've always looked up to, and I'm the kind of person I've never been able to stand. I don't want to make friends with people I don't respect just to feel good about myself; I want friends I like and respect, but that I don't feel inferior to - any advice? I believe this is a common problem Jay

Sad, Angry also tired

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I feel like falling asleep

Lost all motivation

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For the last year or so I feel like I’ve completely lost my motivation in life. When I graduated high school a year and a half ago I had it all figured out and was loving life. Then about 3 months later I split from my girlfriend and ever since then ... View more

For the last year or so I feel like I’ve completely lost my motivation in life. When I graduated high school a year and a half ago I had it all figured out and was loving life. Then about 3 months later I split from my girlfriend and ever since then I feel like I’ve lost my drive. I can force myself to go to uni, study, go out with friends and all that stuff but it all feels pointless. I don’t feel depressed that often but I just feel like I’m going through the motions and there’s no end in sight. I was wondering if anyone had gone through anything similar and could give me some advice about how I can find some new goals and motivation in life. Thanks

feeling like ive wasted my teenage years

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words cannot describe how much i absolutly despise being 21 i feel so horribly old i just wish i could have my wasted teenage years back then id probably do things differently it sucks because i never really got to be a teenager i never went to parti... View more

words cannot describe how much i absolutly despise being 21 i feel so horribly old i just wish i could have my wasted teenage years back then id probably do things differently it sucks because i never really got to be a teenager i never went to parties i never had friends that i could fet into mischief and reckless behaviour with i never got to experience teenage dating hahahahaha damn ive never really even been out clubbing ive only been out once and that was like a year or so ago i feel like im so behind on life experience that i actually envy everyone else my age because they've actually lived life and had all the experiences iv'e craved since i was 13 years old i also hate listening to older people in there 40s and 50s talk about how there youth and adolescent hood where the best years of there life when mine was the exact opposite i also hate watching coming of age teen movies because to me there a reminder of what iv'e missed out on in life i just wish god would give me a second chance im sure alot of you people on here could relate to how im feeling in a way..

Help talking to a school counsellor

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Hi, I am not very comfortable talking to strangers (sorry), but I need your help. I have a school counsellor at my school and she is really nice but I am really bad at talking about my problems, and I don't know if I am getting depressed. We are doin... View more

Hi, I am not very comfortable talking to strangers (sorry), but I need your help. I have a school counsellor at my school and she is really nice but I am really bad at talking about my problems, and I don't know if I am getting depressed. We are doing mental health in school at the moment and I seem to have some of the symptoms (well most actually). I think I need to go see the counsellor but I am not sure of how to explain my problems. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks

Grief about getting older... is this normal??

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Hi, I'm Zoe and I'm relatively new to these forums, I've never even posted my own thread! I just had a question about this kind of sadness or grief that I've been feeling for a while. I'll be turning 18 this coming July (I'm in year 12) and I just fe... View more

Hi, I'm Zoe and I'm relatively new to these forums, I've never even posted my own thread! I just had a question about this kind of sadness or grief that I've been feeling for a while. I'll be turning 18 this coming July (I'm in year 12) and I just feel so sick and anxious about the transition from adolescence to almost adulthood. My main feelings are around being an adult and having to do all of the adult things and having more responsibilities. Next year I could be going to uni/tafe, I've already got a job at an art store (it's so amazing, I love it and everyone is so lovely!!). I just get so overwhelmed and anxious thinking about all of the responsibilities and expectations around becoming an adult. I feel like after school there is still so much expectation for further education and deciding on your career pretty quickly. I also feel like there is so much expectation for people to get married, settle down and have kids pretty quick too. I don't know if anyone else has feelings like this, it's probably really silly. Every year before and during my birthday I know I should be excited, but I feel really sad and wish I could just skip it. I feel physically sick trying to write this and express how I feel about it. I don't want to get older!! Argh! I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to read this and reply, I really appreciate it xx

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