Support
Support

Young people

A space for people aged 12-25 to discuss life. If you’re over 25, please be mindful that this is a space for younger people to connect.

Start a conversation

FAQ

Find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions on the Forums.

View the FAQ

Forums guidelines

Our guidelines keep the Forums a safe place for people to share and learn information.

View the guidelines
Categories
Start a conversation

Pinned discussions

BeyondBlue New to this Forum? Please read this first!
  • replies: 0

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

All discussions

Start a conversation

Pantigres Arrrggghhh EXAM results
  • replies: 7

So I've been diagnosed with depression for about a year. These last couple of weeks seemed pretty good so much so that my doctor even lowered the dosage on my medication. But then exam results came out and I have these weird disappointment and shame ... View more

So I've been diagnosed with depression for about a year. These last couple of weeks seemed pretty good so much so that my doctor even lowered the dosage on my medication. But then exam results came out and I have these weird disappointment and shame as they were soooo much lower than what I expected. I know depression did significantly impact my studies but u hate making excuses for myself. But here's the thing I'm still going to be fine I know realistically this won't affect me that much. In fact I know I probably can transfer into my preferred course. But I'm still so shook. I've had to change my results so my parents don't abuse me over it. Only my sister knows she's been so understanding. Idk I feel pathetic I went to a selective entry school and I bet I got the lowest score in the year level..... please some help me deal with the weird chemicals in my brain.

RuneCat17464 Changing schools
  • replies: 1

So I’m currently in a highly ranked high school and I have good friends but my parents want me to transition to a private boarding school to learn life skills and etc it is also quite a respectable school but the community is really different and I’m... View more

So I’m currently in a highly ranked high school and I have good friends but my parents want me to transition to a private boarding school to learn life skills and etc it is also quite a respectable school but the community is really different and I’m not sure if I should go or stay as I’m sure I’d gain more academically from boarding but I’m kind of childish and want to stay in my own school but I’m not really happy with my grades and idk I have the whole summer holiday to think about it but it’s really bothering me so yeah any advice or opinions would be appreciated

Liam007 Bad stuff
  • replies: 3

I got diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder recently I feel so utterly embarrassed and ashamed about it, I knew I had problems but I didn't imagine it was like this. It just hurts so bad, I don't feel like I'm the same person I was before I got dia... View more

I got diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder recently I feel so utterly embarrassed and ashamed about it, I knew I had problems but I didn't imagine it was like this. It just hurts so bad, I don't feel like I'm the same person I was before I got diagnosed. I wish I could get rid of it and be normal I feel like I've failed and can't win

Coreyb26 Confused
  • replies: 3

Hi guys, I have been feeling what I think is depression (I say think because I haven’t been diagnosed and aren’t quite sure what I’m feeling) for quite a few years now. I become almost a different person and I am not very nice to the people I love. I... View more

Hi guys, I have been feeling what I think is depression (I say think because I haven’t been diagnosed and aren’t quite sure what I’m feeling) for quite a few years now. I become almost a different person and I am not very nice to the people I love. I’m not violent or rude but I can become passive aggressive and grumpy and it makes me feel awful because they don’t know. I dont know why I am feeling this way and I am seared to go talk to someone because I have no explanation for why I am feeling this way. I have tried to talk to my family time and time again but words never come out when I go to tell them. They are super amazing and would be super helpful but I don’t know what it is that prevents me from telling them. As I mentioned I have no idea why I am feeling this way and struggle to even explain to myself how I am feeling or what I felt when I come out of one of my states. Just wondering if anyone else has felt confused in the sense they are scared to talk to someone because they can’t explain or say what is wrong even though something clearly is Thanks heaps in advance

Maui757 Feeling down and anxious before a holiday :(
  • replies: 3

Hi guys, Im due to fly out on Monday afternoon for a two week holiday in Iceland and Europe (very awesome and usually very exciting). But the last day or two I’ve started feeling really anxious which is understandable I guess, given my long term anxi... View more

Hi guys, Im due to fly out on Monday afternoon for a two week holiday in Iceland and Europe (very awesome and usually very exciting). But the last day or two I’ve started feeling really anxious which is understandable I guess, given my long term anxiety and depression. But today I’ve started feeling really depressed too, and while it’s not terrible to deal with, it does put a bit of a dampener on what is meant to be an amazing time for me, and also for my boyfriend. Has anyone on here had similar feelings before a holiday? Any tips or advice on dealing with it?? I have seen my doc and everything is all set for this holiday, and I’m actually booked in to see my psych tomorrow, but I plan to spend that appointment working on anxiety coping techniques (I freak out in certain situations that I am likely to come across on this holiday), so I don’t know it will be much help for this random bout of depression. Maui

Jayyyyy Loneliness is overwhelming me.
  • replies: 3

Hi, I'm 20 years old. I've always doubted my existence here on Earth, and it's only been getting worse lately. I've been lonely for as long as I can remember, with nothing but meaningless "online friends" who are only 'there for me' when I post depre... View more

Hi, I'm 20 years old. I've always doubted my existence here on Earth, and it's only been getting worse lately. I've been lonely for as long as I can remember, with nothing but meaningless "online friends" who are only 'there for me' when I post depressing crap on social media. I recently got in my first relationship (long-distance) just 2 weeks ago and I feel so guilty ranting to her about my problems. I know she loves me a lot and I really love her too, but I can't help but still feel... alone. When she goes out with her friends, my heart fills with jealousy. With envy. With selfishness. And I'm just here sitting in my room thinking: 'Man, I wish I had friends I could hang out with...' Everyday I sit behind a screen, locked in my room, doing nothing but contemplate why I'm still here. I'm extremely introverted and don't know how to put myself out there and make friends. This loneliness is becoming increasingly painful as time passes and I'm really struggling to go on like this. I just want everything to get better.

stormcloud Moving schools, mixed feelings
  • replies: 3

Hello. I'm a 15-year-old year 9 student with severe anxiety and depression, currently attending a local high school. I was recently accepted into a selective high school, and on one hand, it's a dream come true, because I've never felt like I was at ... View more

Hello. I'm a 15-year-old year 9 student with severe anxiety and depression, currently attending a local high school. I was recently accepted into a selective high school, and on one hand, it's a dream come true, because I've never felt like I was at my level in my current high school, and I can't wait to move. But on the other hand... I've been here since year 7, and I've made so many wonderful friends. I love them all so, so much and I know I'm going to miss them. I can keep in contact over social media, but I'm still scared. I have pretty deep trauma related to moving schools; I was being bullied on a daily basis in my first primary school, and the school refused to do anything but blame ME for the bullying, so I had to move. All the while, I was being abused by my dad whenever I had to see him (he and my mum are divorced), right up until I was 9 and he decided to just stop picking me up to go to his house. It made for a lonely and very messed-up childhood. My second primary school was incredible, and I loved it and made many lovely friends, but they all went to different high schools to me. And, I miss them, because I'm barely in contact with them anymore. It was terrifying and raw and it hurt me deeply, and I'm so scared of that happening again. I don't want to lose my friends again. I love them all so much and have trouble imagining a life without them. I've been trying to convince myself that they'll be better off without me, because I'm loud and annoying, but I'm still going to miss them sorely. And, in addition, I'll be leaving my favourite teacher behind. I have a couple old friends in the selective school I'm going to- close friends, too, ones that I've known since I was very small. But I'm still scared. Will I be good enough for my new school? How will I cope without my friends? Will I still see them? I don't know how to cope with moving again. I'm really scared and my heart hurts knowing that this is my last week of schooling here.

Knope Struggling to cope without friends
  • replies: 4

Hey everyone, Im new here, hope I got the right forum Im 19, just finished my first year at uni and since graduating high school Ive gradually lost all my friends, nothing bad happened, it was just a matter of drifting apart. Im still friendly when I... View more

Hey everyone, Im new here, hope I got the right forum Im 19, just finished my first year at uni and since graduating high school Ive gradually lost all my friends, nothing bad happened, it was just a matter of drifting apart. Im still friendly when I see them, but it is rare that I ever see them, let alone talk to them. The only time we catch up is when something is organised with a big group, in which they are the people Id probably be with. I never hang out with anyone one on one or even in a small group. I also am no longer apart of any group chats, I know it sounds silly but I used to really love my group chats, they were entertaining and made me laugh and it was great having people to talk to, even though the conversations werent deep and meaningful. On top of that I dont really ever chat to anyone about anything unless I have a question. I dont even get tagged in memes anymore Ive been pretty lonely all my life, always had a pretty big social life but was never close enough to anyone that I would talk to them about anything (just to add, I get along really well with my parents but we arent emotionally close). This is different tho, not only am I still lonely but Im legitimately alone and socially deprived My old group of friends still hang out together and I go between being upset that Im not invited, and accepting the fact that if they actually cared about me and enjoyed my presence, they would invite me and that I deserve friends who want to hang out with me, is that stupid? I also had no luck of making any new friends this year, I had friends in my uni classes but those friendships remained within class. I no longer play any team sports and Im not apart of any groups. I dont really have any hobbies but I wouldnt mind playing a sport or joining something, I just don't know how to go about this, especially on my own I have some other minor issues going on in my life that are made more difficult with a lack of social support. I think seeking professional help would be ideal but Im not sure if this is possible to do using my insurance to subsidise the cost without my parents knowing (I don't want them to worry, I know my parents love and care about me but its not something Id discuss with them) I know there are bigger problems in the world and most other aspects of my life are alright but this has started to effect my everyday life, my day consists of either being distracted or being really upset, any advice is greatly appreciated

is___ what do i do - im so bad and suck so much
  • replies: 16

im definitely the weakest human to ever post. im in my final year of high school and going into a maths test i thought i was gonna do well. got my results and got under 40%. im fairly sure i got the lowest mark since i go to a pretty high ranked scho... View more

im definitely the weakest human to ever post. im in my final year of high school and going into a maths test i thought i was gonna do well. got my results and got under 40%. im fairly sure i got the lowest mark since i go to a pretty high ranked school and im sad as hell. What the hell dudes im screwed. I know i can still recover in my next exam but im ranked last and don't know whether i can survive this year or get into the course i want. im so weak im gonna cry or something. ;( sorry for the grammar im wasnt in the mood . do u cool people have any advice on what i should do? maybe some study tips

Strawbewwi I Have No IRL Friends
  • replies: 2

Hi everyone. I'm 20 years of age, and an introvert. All my "friends" reside online. I even got in my first relationship just 2 weeks ago with a girl I met online who I love very much. Everyone I've ever met has had their own real life friends... and ... View more

Hi everyone. I'm 20 years of age, and an introvert. All my "friends" reside online. I even got in my first relationship just 2 weeks ago with a girl I met online who I love very much. Everyone I've ever met has had their own real life friends... and then there's me. I envy everyone. I get jealous. Whenever I hear about people going out with their friends, reality suddenly hits me. I don't remember the last time I've hung out with people. I don't remember the last time I've had... 'real' friends. Even those who've claimed they too, have had no IRL friends, have gotten the opportunity to meet up with their online friends. Nothing like that has ever happened to me. I feel as though I am on the verge of breaking down, it's just so painful to think about. Even though I have an (online) girlfriend now whom I trust and I know loves me very much, even though I have these so-called friends on the internet... I still feel empty. I guess I'm just extremely introverted and lack the social skills and confidence to go out there and somehow make friends. Well, that's all I gotta say for now... I appreciate anyone who replies to this with their own similar experiences or perhaps even some advice for me. Feel free to ask questions, I feel as though I left a lot of information out but can't think straight at the moment... Thanks for your time.

As an organisation that supports people from across Australia, Beyond Blue acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.

First Nations Peoples are advised that this website may include reference to and images of deceased persons.

Beyond Blue is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.

Helpful information

Stay in touch

Sign up below for regular emails from Beyond Blue, filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones.

Stay in touch

Talk it through with us, we'll point you in the right direction.

Call 1300 224 636

24 hours / 7 days a week

Chat Online

24 hours / 7 days a week

Email us

Get a reply in 24 hours

Copyright � 2026 Beyond Blue Ltd

All rights reserved

Contact us Terms of use Privacy policy Site map