Young people

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.

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

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!

Messing Up

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I keep messing up and people are starting to lose faith and trust in me. I have a history of being clumsy and forgetful and extreme recently I messed up and lost something really important... for the 3rd time. My family who are the main people I'm wo... View more

I keep messing up and people are starting to lose faith and trust in me. I have a history of being clumsy and forgetful and extreme recently I messed up and lost something really important... for the 3rd time. My family who are the main people I'm worried about upsetting are currently extremely busy with some changes in life decisions & this news would be really upsetting and make things even more difficult for them, but I can't continue at school without confronting this not only due to anxiety but also the nature of my mistake. As for finding the item in question; I'm pretty sure it's gone... searched everywhere at school and home, called this bus company which I use to travel home & even asked friends if anyone might have taken it. I would try to continue until everything is easier but with school and everyone there completely aware I'm not in possession of the item I can only feel as if it's a matter of time until something gives. I really need to know what to do here; any advice?

I'm tired of never seeming to do anything right!!

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So I'm reasonably new to my job, only started about 2 months ago, I'm not the best at my job but I do try my hardest and most days I do very well but there are times when even if I'm doing perfectly fine 2 of my managers come up with some way I've do... View more

So I'm reasonably new to my job, only started about 2 months ago, I'm not the best at my job but I do try my hardest and most days I do very well but there are times when even if I'm doing perfectly fine 2 of my managers come up with some way I've done something wrong when I haven't, I've never disputed them, I just apologies and try and fix whatever the problem is and then continue on with my work. At first I thought 'oh it's because I'm the new girl, I bet this happened to everyone' but it doesn't, 3 more people have started since and they are all treated as though they are royals while I clean up their messes and mistakes. its frustrating beyond relief. ive been told off for wearing my jeans rolled up above my ankle when others wear short skirts, I've been told I can no longer dye my hair though the manager herself has. quitting this job is out of the question and it's near impossible to find anything else, I have no idea what to do

hey a little insight in my life - newbie

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Hey everyone! My name is Sammi and I'm 18 years old never done anything like this before but I'm really excited to be here iv suffered from depression and anxiety since a very young age due to many traumatic events, Iv had many ups and downs through ... View more

Hey everyone! My name is Sammi and I'm 18 years old never done anything like this before but I'm really excited to be here iv suffered from depression and anxiety since a very young age due to many traumatic events, Iv had many ups and downs through out my life. Including multiple suicide attempts, social isolation, self hatred ect ect. Its been an incredibly hard journey but I wouldn't change a thing as it has shaped me to be the person I am today! And even though Iv got a long way to go I'm on a road to recovery and I can't wait to chat to everyone on here and support and grow from you all xx

I need some ideas, first time poster here.

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This is my first time posting here and I would love to get some advice. I will try to keep it very very short and not ramble. Here are some stats about me to make things a lot easier.Status Sex : MAge : 22 Adolescent years :Was always a loner, had no... View more

This is my first time posting here and I would love to get some advice. I will try to keep it very very short and not ramble. Here are some stats about me to make things a lot easier.Status Sex : MAge : 22 Adolescent years :Was always a loner, had no friends stayed at home all day watching tv, played no sports etc. Didn't speak english till 8 but was happy being a kid.Teenage years : Severely bullied due to my race, considered as a looser, had a few friends but were very negative about the world. Suffered in loneliness for 7 years. Adult years : Moved to capital city to undertake college studies but failed and wasted 3 years of my life due to sadness, feeling empty, could not concentrate and feeling like my life was going no where. Work : Work in hospitality approximately 20 hours a week, filled with depressed people talking about how we only work for money and thats it. Parents : Mother is a buddhist very faithful. My Father and grandfather are narcissist considers themselves as a communist and hates capitalist society, talks about death and how useless this capitalistic world is and believes the world should be like North Korea, they want to see people suffer and want to see the world burn. Sex Life : Non, all my sexual encounters have been with escorts and seeing girls in parlours. I have done severe damage to my penis due to piercings which also causes a bit of distress in my head. I noticed I had OCD during when I was a kid such as counting words, flicking on and off lights, turning on and off taps etc. It feels like I have 2 or 3 voices in my head talking to my self most of the time and try to create weird scenarios, sometimes the head in my voices drive me insane. I stay in my room all day because there is nothing to do, I have lost all interest of everything, and nothing excites me including sex. I just stay in my room, browse the net and listen to love and happy songs which I can't relate to.I am very lost at the moment. Somedays I think is about is suicide, I have tried asking my parents for advice, my mom tells me to shrug it off and do chores, my father jokingly and mocks me and calls me names. He tells me sister that people who don't complete college will be working in shit jobs for the rest of their life and considers me as a failure. I have been to doctors but I refuse to take any medications, I believe in natural remedies.

how the hell do i come out of this

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this is part of my story and the side that hurts the most. you see i'm bisexual and my mother is Christian so my problem starts in that statement. I've questioned my sexuality from late yr 6 to early yr 7 and came with a definite answer quarter to ha... View more

this is part of my story and the side that hurts the most. you see i'm bisexual and my mother is Christian so my problem starts in that statement. I've questioned my sexuality from late yr 6 to early yr 7 and came with a definite answer quarter to halfway through yr 7. my eldest sister is also bi and therefor I knew what mum's opinion on it was and it didn't make me feel any better (this pain also became a major contributor to my self harm issue) and so I didn't decide to tell her anytime soon. after about a year later from the time I accepted this fact, I ended up telling her (it happened through a fight though) and ever since she has said nothing but Christian lectures about it. things like, this is all from the devil and i'm "possessed by demons and shit like that. ever since then I regret so badly ever telling her about it all and as time has passed I have opened up a lot more to her about my mental illnesses to her but its the same annoying lectures evrytime. I am perfectly fine with who I am as a person but she disagrees with a lot of it and its frustrating. I know god is real and all but I don't agree with everything he says is wrong and right and shit like that. I find it so hard to live with myself cause she wont leave me as I am but insists on "healing" and shit, so I feel worse and worse about myself everytime she talks about it like that. she hasn't been Christian the whole time but ever since I was 9-10 yrs of age she has been and im currently about to turn 14. how do you live with yourself when your own mother makes you feel like crap just because you disagree with her ideals and beliefs. I know she loves me and she just doesn't know how to handle the situation and stuff but how do you keep yourself alive when your own mother wont support you for who you are along with living with the fact that if she wasn't Christian she would support me. how do you live with yourself when you feel like this.

hi

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Relationships and anxiety

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Hi, I am a student in high school and i got asked out by a guy and i actually had a anxiety attack and completely broke down. I actually really like him but i have so much trouble with relationships and i dont know what to do.

Hi, I am a student in high school and i got asked out by a guy and i actually had a anxiety attack and completely broke down. I actually really like him but i have so much trouble with relationships and i dont know what to do.