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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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Hi all,Ive already posted my story quite a few times,so I apologise if this is becoming repetitive 2 some of u..this will be the last time I post 4 a while.I jst dnt know whats happening 2 me.My girlfriend and I havebeen dating for the last 6years.Th... View more

Hi all,Ive already posted my story quite a few times,so I apologise if this is becoming repetitive 2 some of u..this will be the last time I post 4 a while.I jst dnt know whats happening 2 me.My girlfriend and I havebeen dating for the last 6years.Things were great,we were both happy and in love.Shes honestly my everything.We jst connected and when I was with her,I felt home.However throughout thecourse of our relationship,I had a secret,a secret that up until recently only I knew about.Im bisexual.I never told her because Iwas afraid itd jeopardise what wehad.Over time in our relationship,I think the part of me that feared her finding out,grew.And about 4months ago,something happened 2 me.The guilt of her not knowing about me really got 2 me.HORRIBLE thoughtsandvoices started plaguing my mind:Ur a horrible person-how could u not have 2ld her?U must not care about her-if u did,then u woulda 2ld her of this a long time ago.Do u even love her?R u even attracted 2 her?If u REALLY loved her,then u would never have keptsomething so important from her for so long.Uve used her,s2len 6years of her life,ur selfish,heartless.If she knew the REAL u,shed leave.Did u date her 2 jst prove a point?Ur feelings for her rnt correct (this was a big one that really haunted me) if u were straight,ud feel more for her,ud feel whatur supposed 2 feel in a relationship,u rnt capable of feeling those feelings-u jst love her like a friend.I knew deep down none of this was true,but these worries simply took me over.So I 2ld her I was bi.But things havent gotten better,like I hoped they would.Its not her,she was as accepting as anything.The problems with me.Thefirst time I saw her after coming out,I felt anxious,idk y.But because of this,my mind started going again-do u even want her around?The relationship must be over and much more.These thoughts and voices r jst outof control and theyre ruining mylife.They make me nervous aroundher which only increase myfear of the relationship being over.Each time breaking up occurs 2 me,I jst bawl my eyes out and dont want the world 2 exist.I know itsnot what I want.My anxiety dsnt jst revolve around her-Ive convincedmyself of some prettyridiculous things inthe last few months-that I wannahurt my family,that I have a crush on another girl,after a headache Ithought it meant cancer (giving me a panic attack) im gay,asexual,schizophrenic.Ive cried more in the last 3months than I have inmy entire life.Ive lost myself. Is this anxiety and depression?

graveltrap91 Feeling more alone then I've ever been
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All my life i have felt depressed and exiled from society, growing up i was always the overweight kid in class, always got abuse throw at me because of it and always have had girls lead me on to be told you will never have a relationship because I'm ... View more

All my life i have felt depressed and exiled from society, growing up i was always the overweight kid in class, always got abuse throw at me because of it and always have had girls lead me on to be told you will never have a relationship because I'm an ass hole. So i spent years not talking to many people lost a lot of weight and was all in all happy with my life and where i was going. I had multiple friends at that time that were into this "Doofing" scene of going in to the bush and listening to dance music all night while they all took LSD and MDMA and whatever else they could get there hands on. I was not into that scene at all but if that is what they were into that was there business. So though these people i meet a girl who i was following around like a love sick little puppy dog and was bending over backwards for this girl, fixing her car, giving her lifts so she could go and get drunk always being there when she wanted someone to talk to. Like turning around to me one night and saying she didn't have the mindset to do LSD and MDMA and that she didn't wand to start dating anyone till she got to know them. Now fast forward to not even a fortnight after she had told me this and she is now dating one of these friends taking LSD and MDMA with him and i was never even thought of. This girl ended up dating this "friend" of mine for 6 months then after that she started spending time with my housemate at the time. When i found out i told him to pack his shit up and move out and now they have been dating for 18 months. Now everybody i talk to about this just turns around and says to me "well she wasn't the one mate" If she wasn't the one why does she seem to be good enough for my "friends" to go off and date? I don't even know why im writing this anymore but thanks anyway

Reaperbird I feel like giving up on society
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Okay, so I don't really have any friends because of AvPD. So I joined Facebook, hoping maybe things would be a little less isolating on there, but so far, it has made me want to avoid people even more.My family keep telling me I'm too sensitive, and ... View more

Okay, so I don't really have any friends because of AvPD. So I joined Facebook, hoping maybe things would be a little less isolating on there, but so far, it has made me want to avoid people even more.My family keep telling me I'm too sensitive, and that I should just let other people have their "opinions" but all my relatives and family friends are so discriminating. They are racist, sexist, homophobic and more. They always post hateful and offensive posts, and things that mock other people for their weight, mentality, and social status.When I tried to speak up about it, saying that I didn't like them bullying other people, their bullying turned on me instead. They started posting stuff about "get stuffed if you don't like my opinions" and "some people can't take a joke."I felt really hurt. I've always stood up for equality and tried to be peaceful, but then I have my own family doing and saying these things and I can't stand it. I feel really angry and upset.I tried talking to my mum about it after having a mental breakdown over it, and she just got uncomfortable with me and tried to tell me I should just ignore it and let them have their own opinions. But I don't agree, an opinion is if you like something or not, it isn't attacking other people and taking away their basic human rights.Basically, I feel more isolated then ever because I'm alone in what I believe in.Please tell me most people aren't like this, because it feels as if they are. I don't want to hurt others to fit in. But sometimes I feel like if I don't "go with the flow" I'll be alone forever, and worse still, bullied by others for being "different." I'm just not the kind of person who can willingly allow hate like that to happen, nor do it myself, it's awful. Why can't people focus on their own lives instead of making fun of other people? I'd much rather hear about their pets and daily life then see posts that discriminate and spread hate. I don't want to know people like that, but it feels like almost everyone is like that. Or maybe I'm just in a bad group? IDK. I just feel like I don't fit in, because I can't be like that, and I won't.

Keepdreaming My Anxiety and Bipolar are Literally Ruining my Life
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So lately I've noticed that my anxiety and bipolar have been getting worse and I've talked to mum about a few things regarding it, but I'm reluctant to tell here everything because I have trouble opening up to people, even my own family. So anyway, t... View more

So lately I've noticed that my anxiety and bipolar have been getting worse and I've talked to mum about a few things regarding it, but I'm reluctant to tell here everything because I have trouble opening up to people, even my own family. So anyway, the rate that my anxiety is at right now is making me on edge 24/7. Along with my anxiety, my bipolar is stopping me from doing almost everything. I used to love being around my friends and constantly texting them, but now I isolate myself. I've told my mum it's because I'm lazy, or I hate people, but it's actually because I've started becoming really nervous around people. I've started having anxiety attacks (without hyperventillation) and so on. In the mornings I will lay there awake, but I'm trapped in a spiral of thoughts (all negative) and I don't actually realise it. Once again, I tell my mum that I just can't be bothered to get up or whatever, but it's actually because I'm having depressive thoughts or existential crisis that I'm unaware I'm even having until I snap out of them (which can take up to an hour). This happens at night too. My mum believes that I am just on my phone for too long, but the reason I can't sleep at night is because of all the negative thoughts. I lay there awake for hours, but out of it, if you know what I mean. I will stay awake until 5am in the morning due to these existential crisis and extra negative thoughts, and there isn't anything I can do about it, I've tried. Another one, and also one of the biggest problems, is I've started not going to school. This isn't because I hate school so much, even though that's what I tell mum, it's because of my social anxiety, mixed with the intense fear that my bipolar is going to make me do something crazy (due to a manic episode) and that the pressure of all my school work is going to push me over the edge (like it has done before). These escalating problems are making it practically impossible for me to function properly. I've gone from constantly being around people and outside, to locking myself in my room 24/7. My social life has been eliminated. The remaining of my confidence and self esteem has magically disappeared, and I constantly feel worthless and hopeless. I, for some strange reason, don't feel comfortable with telling my mum the real reasons behind my actions, and so that's why I have come here. I'm desperate for someone, anyone, to help me, but I don't have the confidence to ask.

skinny93 anxiety 24/7
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Does anyone feel as if u dont have 1 normal day to just relax and be yourself i seem to go to sleep anxious and wake up anxious .. tight in the chest just feeling like bla all day

Does anyone feel as if u dont have 1 normal day to just relax and be yourself i seem to go to sleep anxious and wake up anxious .. tight in the chest just feeling like bla all day

skinny93 please help
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Does anyone experience shortness of breathe/ shallow breathing ive had it for a few days now n i dont know if its anxiety or not i dont have any other symptoms just that im having a panic attack because of it ..

Does anyone experience shortness of breathe/ shallow breathing ive had it for a few days now n i dont know if its anxiety or not i dont have any other symptoms just that im having a panic attack because of it ..

JamesK1 Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Feeling Sick/Vomitting
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Hello, I had posted here a long time ago about my anxiety experiences and my feeling of sickness, I am an 18 year old whos life has been basically destroyed by my anxiety, Whenever i leave the house and meet up with friends/go out i am constantly exp... View more

Hello, I had posted here a long time ago about my anxiety experiences and my feeling of sickness, I am an 18 year old whos life has been basically destroyed by my anxiety, Whenever i leave the house and meet up with friends/go out i am constantly experiencing anxiety, sometimes i feel so sick i physically vomit/dry reach, I have seen two psychologists but have not been prescribed medication due to my age I have tried varioud remedies over the counter but they only seem to help temporarily, It feels like all of this has caused me to become slightly depressed and I am losing hope, It is such a mental struggle every day to leave the house and i am using so much energy every second i am out to try to handle and control my body, Im not sure where to turn to next. Any suggestions are appreciated thanks

illbethemadhatter almost crashed a car and now I can't sleep
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okay, so I turned 16 the other day, and got my learners permit. The next day, I tried driving for the first time. Reversed out of the driveway, panicked, accelerated,mounted a curb, punctured a tire, and almost ran up the other side of the road, beca... View more

okay, so I turned 16 the other day, and got my learners permit. The next day, I tried driving for the first time. Reversed out of the driveway, panicked, accelerated,mounted a curb, punctured a tire, and almost ran up the other side of the road, because the foot on the accelerator froze and wouldn't move. It scared me a lot and I had a panic attack as I got out the car, but now the thought of driving makes me feel sick to the stomach and I can't sleep, because the scene keeps replaying over and over again. i don't know what to do Advice would be greatly appreciated xx

rose95 moving house anxiety.
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hello, I'm 20 years old and my mum and I are moving house..and for some reason it has triggered a lot of anxiety for me. I worry and stress and over think everything the house we are moving to is a lot smaller and older than where we live now and I d... View more

hello, I'm 20 years old and my mum and I are moving house..and for some reason it has triggered a lot of anxiety for me. I worry and stress and over think everything the house we are moving to is a lot smaller and older than where we live now and I don't know why, but I can't seem to adjust to it. my boyfriend is amazing but he doesn't really understand anxiety and gets a little frustrated that I'm not as happy and talkative as usual and my mum tells me it's frustrating for her. I don't want to always be upset and worried about everything but I can't help it. so I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this before or has some tips to get through it? anything would be appreciated thankyou so much xx

Meemoo My Story: An Emotional and Physical Rollercoaster
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Hi,I am a female 16 year old and in my last year of high school. I have had troubles with my weight for as long as i can remember. As of the 24th of January 2016 i weighed 93.9 kilograms, i am a size 16 and i have a BMI of 37.3. According to the Worl... View more

Hi,I am a female 16 year old and in my last year of high school. I have had troubles with my weight for as long as i can remember. As of the 24th of January 2016 i weighed 93.9 kilograms, i am a size 16 and i have a BMI of 37.3. According to the World Health Organisation i am considered obese. I have had my doctor tell me i have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I have appointments with a dietician once a month. The last 6 months have been the biggest impact on my mental and physical health. I did my research and found that i am at a high risk of infertility and type 2 diabetes. Time and time again i have convinced myself "i'm not that big" or "i haven't eaten that much". This self-delusion had only led me further down the path of self-destruction. My mum and my dad have tried everything to snap me out of this vicious cycle prior to the doctors appointments etc. I was extremely stubborn and only thought about the fact that they were hurting my feelings. So, late in 2013, i began to hate myself. I thought i had to be punished for being in the state i was in. So i self-harmed. This caused me to get depressed and very very anxious. I then developed anxiety disorder and cyclothymic disorder. I talked to my best friend and he suggested i address this as soon as possible because it was obvious i was only going to get worse. I did try to commit suicide once, fortunately, it didn't do any damage. It was an extremely dark time for me and i felt like no one could help me. I then decided it would be advisory to see a counsellor. It was solid 9 months of counselling that finally helped me enough to stop hurting myself and stop thinking negatively about myself. The one and a half years after that were a huge rollercoaster of boyfriends, drugs, sex, alcohol and yes, depression and anxiety. In september of 2015 i decided it was time. Time to get my shit together for my own good. I woke up to myself and i accepted the harsh realities about myself. I have only lost 3 kilos but i am very determined to get to my goal weight of 75kgs. It is going to take a while and there will be obstacles and trials but i am praying for a successful year and hopefully, successful years to come. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, i hope you can take something from this as this is a most important lesson to love yourself and those around you and never underestimate all that is being put in front of you. Take all opportunities, there isn't a second to waste

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