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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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TAnne year 12
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not getting good grades

not getting good grades

Mecca224 Always an argument
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Lately, my mum and I have been getting in arguments mostly about her feeling lonely when I’m In the house because I’m upstairs watching shows on my iPad. She says that she my aswell be alone because I’m not present. I’ve told her it’s because I feel ... View more

Lately, my mum and I have been getting in arguments mostly about her feeling lonely when I’m In the house because I’m upstairs watching shows on my iPad. She says that she my aswell be alone because I’m not present. I’ve told her it’s because I feel like we get into arguments about things whenever we’re together and she kept disagreeing. I feel she’s also been taking her anger out on me about a lot of things including her work, my brother and since my parents are divorce her hatred towards my dad. This has caused me to feel quite depressed. I don’t feel motivated to excersise anymore, go out much or hang out with people I’m not used to hanging out with. Today’s argument starting when she said that we might be going to a persons house that I don’t usually hang out with since they’re children are all boys but my brother is friends with them so that’s how my mother became connected with them. I told her I wasn’t interested in going and she told me how selfish I was being and that she has raised kids that are spoilt and only think about themselves. Even though she knows I don’t feel comfortable in situations like that. I don’t know how to tell my mum that I feel.l depressed, my mother had depression for a while so I do think she will understand but I also think she will feel I’m being dramatic. I’ve been feeling this way for about a year now on and off, I do feel it really started when my parents got divorced. I hate getting into arguments with my mum because I love her but lately it feels like she isn’t hearing what I have to say. I know I should be spending time with her and I do want to but sometimes I forget to ask or I’ve been having a hard day so I won’t want to be around people. I feel tired a lot also maybe another reason I don’t feel like doing much. I want things to be back to normal where I have fun with my mum and not have to watch what I say so I don’t make her upset or mad. I think my mother might be depressed also but she keeps it all in until she bursts and basically puts all of her anger and sadness on to the closest person and today that was me. I’ve never done one of these so I’m not sure how to end it, but thanks for reading and listening.

Mzzy Too afraid to ask friends to hang out but so lonely..
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Hi so this is my first post, it's just one issue I've had for a long time. I have general anxiety, social anxiety and mild depression. I've had it my whole life. Also I'm 14, not that you really need to know.. As it's the school holidays I want to ha... View more

Hi so this is my first post, it's just one issue I've had for a long time. I have general anxiety, social anxiety and mild depression. I've had it my whole life. Also I'm 14, not that you really need to know.. As it's the school holidays I want to hang out with friends, but I'm just too afraid to ask any of my 7 friends. We have a group chat on Snapchat, and some have sent photos of two of them hanging out, and I've actually never hung out with any of them one on one (there is a bit of complicated history in my opinion) I guess I'm scared they will say no, and then also scared if they agree. It sucks as I get upset and lonely when two of them hang out, but I think I shouldn't be as I should just ask. I really just want one of them to ask me, but they don't. None of them know I have social anxiety or mild depression, to be honest they don't know much, I do have trust issues. My brother is constantly going out with his friends, and it really makes me jealous as I want that. We did hang out and watch Christmas movies around 3 weeks ago, and I did suggest it, but that wasn't too hard as I was asking Everyone, but just asking one person to hang out is too daunting for me. If anyone can relate please tell me, or any suggestions would be nice. I just feel so lonely all the time.

PurpleRose95 work, life study.
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I work full time, Study when I possibly can. It has become hard. I really want more qualifications to allow me to progress further but it has become hard to balance work, home life & study all together. I haven't had a free weekend to do my own thing... View more

I work full time, Study when I possibly can. It has become hard. I really want more qualifications to allow me to progress further but it has become hard to balance work, home life & study all together. I haven't had a free weekend to do my own thing in probably 6- 12 months. Constantly doing things whilst that is good for me I feel like i am stuck. Everything I do is never enough and the more I try the less I achieve.

Lolue Am I too old fashioned for my generation?
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I feel like I'm too old fashioned for my generation. In an age where no one calls it' all texts and FB messages that get forgotten about. I was recently told how it was weird that I brought a cake to a friends house who had just moved in together I h... View more

I feel like I'm too old fashioned for my generation. In an age where no one calls it' all texts and FB messages that get forgotten about. I was recently told how it was weird that I brought a cake to a friends house who had just moved in together I had thought they would offer tea or coffee and serve the cake instead they said they would have it for dessert the next night. I didn't mind but was sad as I had hoped we would have a sit down and a good old fashioned chat over a warm beverage. I was told it have been more normal to bring beer. I would love to hear what people do that others might consider old fashioned or out of date? As well as some great places to meet people that doesent involve clubs or online.

anilenoisxo CANNOT DEAL
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I can't quite put my finger on whether I'm in denial of being depressed or if I'm just overreacting. Im 21 with absolutely no motivation to life, I feel all sorts of ugly everyday, epitome of useless, I'm fat - so my partner tells me every time thing... View more

I can't quite put my finger on whether I'm in denial of being depressed or if I'm just overreacting. Im 21 with absolutely no motivation to life, I feel all sorts of ugly everyday, epitome of useless, I'm fat - so my partner tells me every time things get heated and am also 3 months pregnant. Prior to all this low, I was a happy, giving and OTT (over-the-top) cheerful and always on-the-go gal. Everyone can vouch for that. Every single day I lock myself in the room for hours on end and just cry. I feel so lonely and I can't talk to anyone about it because i've always been seen as the strong girl with a strong mentality. But this this feeling is eating away at me and I dont know what to do anymore. Im sick of crying, feeling ugly, being ugly. I HATE EVERYTHING :'(

dreambon I'm scared... I don't know what to do now...
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I just graduated uni and now I'm clueless on what i should be doing... Should I be looking for jobs in the field I studied (and didn't really like) or should I be looking for something else to do.. (but what..?) All the interviews require me to speak... View more

I just graduated uni and now I'm clueless on what i should be doing... Should I be looking for jobs in the field I studied (and didn't really like) or should I be looking for something else to do.. (but what..?) All the interviews require me to speak well and sell myself well but I can't do it personality wise.... I've achieved nothing... I can't even get a part time job... I just don't like talking to people... I'm so stressed I feel so pathetic.

Brooke110 Feeling really low
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Hey guys, so two days ago i went clubbing for the first time, and i got really drunk for the first time as well. I made out with someone kind of weird and spent most of the night dancing with him, and ever since i woke up yesterday, ive been feeling ... View more

Hey guys, so two days ago i went clubbing for the first time, and i got really drunk for the first time as well. I made out with someone kind of weird and spent most of the night dancing with him, and ever since i woke up yesterday, ive been feeling really low, like a mix of guilt, sadness, shame, loneliness...i just feel really gross and wish i never made out or even danced with this guy. I know it might not seem to be a big deal to some, but these feelings wont leave, i was wondering if anyone’s had similar experiences? Thanks

Jestia08 Horrible anxiety, Depression and guilt after drinking
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Hey guys, so more or less just wanted peoples opinions here, I have had depression and anxiety or afew years now and have been on medication for it, my issues is anytime I drink whether its a few or a lot the next day I feel the need to call everyone... View more

Hey guys, so more or less just wanted peoples opinions here, I have had depression and anxiety or afew years now and have been on medication for it, my issues is anytime I drink whether its a few or a lot the next day I feel the need to call everyone I know was present and make sure I was not an idiot. its like I make up my own scenarios of things I may or may not have said I care what people think and about things I could of said that where just plain stupid. I am so sick of feelings this way I know im not a bad person and sometimes we all drink a little to much but why do I care so much what people think and worry what I said to them, I dont get into fights I dont get aggressive I just talk to much and get all happy and stuff. anyone else out there get like this or am I the only one?? just sucks and I really wish I could get rid of the bad feelings.

Liquorice Self destruct
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My life has changed since I turned 18 and moved in with my boyfriend, I travel four hours a day for work, I need to also look for another job, get my licence and learn how to drive. But my anxiety has reached a point where I can barely get ready for ... View more

My life has changed since I turned 18 and moved in with my boyfriend, I travel four hours a day for work, I need to also look for another job, get my licence and learn how to drive. But my anxiety has reached a point where I can barely get ready for work without falling into a total panic attack resulting in broken things. I am putting way too much strain on my partner who has been phenomenally patient with me. I do not have many friends that I can talk to, and especially not in a safe, private space. I feel as though I will lose everything if I don’t find some support to help me learn to not worry

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