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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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bandssavedmex Hey, I'm new here!
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Hi everyone, I have just made an account. How is everyone doing?     

Hi everyone, I have just made an account. How is everyone doing?     

SarahJH I don't understand but I feel depressed
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I feel always really sad and depressed and I don't understand what is wrong with me. Just a quick introduction, My name is Sarah and I'm in high school right now. I am always sad and I have trouble with many social situations. This means I have no fr... View more

I feel always really sad and depressed and I don't understand what is wrong with me. Just a quick introduction, My name is Sarah and I'm in high school right now. I am always sad and I have trouble with many social situations. This means I have no friends and no one to talk to and I don't talk my mum as she dosen't understand and she thinks it's all in my head. I don't live with my dad but I am staying with him as my mum can't handle me. I feel like she doesn't love me anymore and this makes me feel worse than I did at first. I really don't understand and want this to get better but I don't know how.

Reaperbird Hot and cold friend
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I have/had an online friend, we've known each other for a few years. We didn't speak to each other a huge lot, but when we did talk, they would always be kind, tell jokes, and tell me they appreciated my friendship. Our conversations were short, but ... View more

I have/had an online friend, we've known each other for a few years. We didn't speak to each other a huge lot, but when we did talk, they would always be kind, tell jokes, and tell me they appreciated my friendship. Our conversations were short, but I enjoyed them immensely. But then there would be long periods of time where they would just outright ignore me, I don't know if it was intentional or not, but they wouldn't message me and they never replied to any of my messages. They replied and spoke to other people, but not me. I know we didn't speak much to begin with, but before, they didn't ignore my messages, and they would start conversations with me here and there... but that went from sometimes, to not at all. I thought it was an indicator they didn't really want to be friends, but every time I confronted them they would assure me they did want to be friends, and when I finally gave in and removed them on social media, they always followed me back again. I've felt so conflicted and confused by this behavior. They said they wanted to be friends, but then they didn't treat me like a friend? And every time they suddenly stopped talking to me, it seemed to happen for longer and longer each time. Sometimes for months. Eventually I gave in and blocked them, I was hurt because I didn't know where I stood with them. I know they do have social anxiety, but it was upsetting me too much. I really like them and I like talking to them, but they kept ignoring me and I couldn't handle it anymore. How am I supposed to feel like their friend when they won't even talk to me? They talk to everyone else too, so why not me? Still, I feel guilty for blocking them, and I miss them. If I could have talked to them about it I would, but when asked they evaded my questions or ignored my messages. So I don't know what's going on with them or why they have treated me this way. I wish we could still be friends, but I don't know where I stand and I don't want to feel ignored anymore.

samwisegamgee My anxiety has taken over again
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When I was in year 10, I went through a really bad phase of panics and realised that I had anxiety. The panics occurred whenever I had to speak to someone of authority, like a teacher or employer. It sort of died down after a while of seeing my GP...... View more

When I was in year 10, I went through a really bad phase of panics and realised that I had anxiety. The panics occurred whenever I had to speak to someone of authority, like a teacher or employer. It sort of died down after a while of seeing my GP... with less panics occuring but still generalised anxiety about other things. Now, i'm 18 and it's sprouted back up really badly. I moved from Australia to the UK in June 2015 (after living in Australia for 7 years) and in November 2015 a few of my friends in Australia decided that I wasn't worth their time any more. They literally said to me "there's no point in being your friend, we'll never see you again". I wasn't expecting this at all and it completely made me break down. I was so upset, crying hysterically. And now, I'm finding it incredibly difficult to talk to new people. I'm experiencing a new anxiety symptom of completely shutting down, not being physically able to talk to people. I used to be a really chatty, happy-go-lucky person. Now all I can think is how stupid I feel, and how people won't want to be my friend, so whats the point in trying? I have a really strong relationship with my current boyfriend... who I met before the whole "friend" thing happened. It's long distance relationship (3hrs travel), which is fine but it means i get lonely at times. My best friend also lives where he lives. I'm constantly worried that my boyfriend see's that I'm always upset with myself, and will get annoyed at me for it. He never does, but my worry is always there. I've been crying almost every day for the past few weeks. I am constantly feeling lonely, as I can't seem to build proper relationships at college. I feel like I don't know who I am anymore, and I'm so worried about being defined now as an irritable, upset, boring person. I used to be so extraverted and loved being around loads of people. Now I just feel so empty about it all. I know I need to see a doctor again however I have been having panic attacks whenever I have had to see doctors for other general medical reasons, and I'm deathly afraid of having one again. It's like half of me wants to go and the other half keeps dragging me back. I just feel like I need some advice on what's happening to me, I really hate feeling so hopeless, and I want to get back to the person I was before. Thanks for reading, I hope to hear your thoughts or advice. x

Megantron Trying to decipher my anxiety...
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Hi everyone, I need your help. For the last 3 - 4 years whenever I am out in public, whether it is at the shops, a festival or sightseeing i get struck with an intense feeling of nausea to the point i feel like being sick out of the blue. Some times ... View more

Hi everyone, I need your help. For the last 3 - 4 years whenever I am out in public, whether it is at the shops, a festival or sightseeing i get struck with an intense feeling of nausea to the point i feel like being sick out of the blue. Some times i'll feel tight in my chest but rare..nausea is my only symptom. I dont feel anything beforehand. Sometimes I may get these symptoms at home when im even by myself as well. I have seen a psycologist in the past and she seemed to think it could be some form of social anxiety....but i am a really confident person? I can chat to anyone and i am never intimidated by anyone. Soo, my questions are as follows: Is nausea (only) a common form of anxiety? What type of anxiety may I have and why does it happen out of the blue for no reason? Does this happen to anyone else? How can i help my anxiety? I look forward to hearing from someone. Thanks x

Shannanabanana Why am I like this?
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Like most people I've struggled with things through my life at different points. But I've finally reached the point where my lying, skin peeling and anxiety are enough (i'm 17). I've done some web counselling on a few different websites and all of th... View more

Like most people I've struggled with things through my life at different points. But I've finally reached the point where my lying, skin peeling and anxiety are enough (i'm 17). I've done some web counselling on a few different websites and all of them tell me to go to the gp like I should but I can't. I just can't. It's too hard for me to use words in speaking. I can't explain what i'm feeling because I can't feel it. I know it would help but i'd need to talk and tell the truth and recognise stuff I don't want to see. I really do want help but why is it so hard for me? Why can't I just go there and spill my guts? Thank you for reading I am hoping to gain some insight from people who are maybe similar. Shannon,

Anon516 I don't really care anymore
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I'm not even sure where to start, seeing as I've never spoken to anyone about this before but I think I need to try. I guess I just don't really care anymore. Nothing seems to matter to me or hold any sort of significance or purpose, its just nothing... View more

I'm not even sure where to start, seeing as I've never spoken to anyone about this before but I think I need to try. I guess I just don't really care anymore. Nothing seems to matter to me or hold any sort of significance or purpose, its just nothingness. Up until around 2013 (when I was in grade 10) I had been getting awards for academic achievement and stuff, but I guess I started questioning why I cared about any of it and couldn't find a good reason so I just stopped caring altogether. From then on It's just gotten worse, I now feel like I don't remember anything good or from my past anymore either. People always seem to talk about defining moments in their childhood and how that has shaped them, but I can't think of any. In fact I can only think of when my actions have hurt others or myself. I've pretty much shut my family out of my life, barely talking to them anymore. I feel like no one really knows me properly they just know this kind of facade that I put on so that no one asks if anything is wrong. I don't know why but for some reason I hate the idea of talking to other people about my feelings, emotions and all that crap, I guess I just don't want anyone to view me differently. I had a school phycologist at my school that I seriously considered visiting but I could never bring myself to do it because I didn't want my family, friends or teachers to find out. I remember about a year ago the school career councillor while trying to figure out a possible carrier path for me asked me what got me up in the morning. I honestly had no answer, nothing. Also it might sound stupid but I honestly feel like I'm not as smart as I used to be and my thoughts are increasingly foggy and incoherent. I also have qualms about my appearance and such which I doubt helps. Every now and again (when no one is around) I just freak out and start screaming into my pillow, throwing things around slamming doors etc. I don't know why, I just have this sort of urge. This whole kind of feeling comes in waves almost, sometimes I feel much better and sometimes I feel much worse. If I'm honest writing about this has already made me feel a little better but I still can't really escape this feeling. To be honest I feel like an idiot posting all of this, like maybe it is just all in my head and I just need to stop being a prick and sort myself out. This is also probably hugely incoherent as i'm finding it really hard to put my thoughts into words.

Lolly_Muffins Worried about Mental Health (how to tell parents?)
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I've been worrying a lot about school, band, and pretty much all work-related stuff, as well as my social situation, for about a year maybe, and I'd always been intrigued my mental health. So, recently, I was looking around and I found Borderline Per... View more

I've been worrying a lot about school, band, and pretty much all work-related stuff, as well as my social situation, for about a year maybe, and I'd always been intrigued my mental health. So, recently, I was looking around and I found Borderline Personality Disorder, which I related to quite well. I've talked to my friends about it for a few days, and I've decided I should tell my parents, but I'm not sure how. Any help or suggestions would be great, just thinking about telling them makes my stomach churn and makes quite anxious.

Nyletac My Anxiety Is Ruining My Relationship !
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Hey guys. I'm new here. I need help, I have severe anxiety and am currently in a relationship... But ( because of past traumas with guys ) my anxiety takes control of me and I can't even TALK to him ! And he's thinking about ending the relationship b... View more

Hey guys. I'm new here. I need help, I have severe anxiety and am currently in a relationship... But ( because of past traumas with guys ) my anxiety takes control of me and I can't even TALK to him ! And he's thinking about ending the relationship because he doesn't understand my problem ! Please help me

leeyum96 New Member :)
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Hey All, I'm really not sure what to do here, literally joined 2 minutes ago and am completely new to all of this. A little about me. I am a 20 year old male who has previously suffered from various levels of anxiety, depression and the occasional pa... View more

Hey All, I'm really not sure what to do here, literally joined 2 minutes ago and am completely new to all of this. A little about me. I am a 20 year old male who has previously suffered from various levels of anxiety, depression and the occasional panic attack. It's been nearly a year since I've experienced any of the symptoms or felt like I was going through any of the above but even everyday life can still be hard having experienced what I've been through. I struggled through Year 12 and didn't end up going to university (the only one not to from my school), all the people I went to school with think I am at university so it's safe to say none of them really are friends anymore. I have moved on and am trying to make new friends although this is actually a lot harder than I thought it would be without having something in common like uni or school. I never have had problems making friends, I am really outgoing and sociable when I want to be, but sometimes being alone is what I need. I spent most of my time at school volunteering and continue to do so, helping other people is one of my passions - partially why I am here. I'm working part time and spending the rest of my time trying to get healthier (I have lost 20kg since I left high school yay but realistically have another 10-20kg to go) and rebuilding my life I guess. I thought I would just say hey and introduce myself for anyone out there who is interested. Anyone who has had similar experiences or wants to chat let me know!

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