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Sophie_M How are you feeling about the social media restrictions in Australia for under 16s?
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Hey everyone With the upcoming Australian social media restriction for under 16-year-olds coming up we want to know what this means for you and maybe even the young people in your life. This conversation is a place for all of us to share how we are f... View more

Hey everyone With the upcoming Australian social media restriction for under 16-year-olds coming up we want to know what this means for you and maybe even the young people in your life. This conversation is a place for all of us to share how we are feeling and what we think the challenges and benefits might be for you or the wonderful young people in our community. Have you thought about how to stay connected with friends you’ve met online? Are you focused mostly on the positives, or the negatives? What do your parents think, and what could they do to support you? Importantly the Beyond Blue Forums are not impacted by these restrictions, we're here for anyone under 16. In short, from December 10 Social Media companies will need to ensure that only people over 16 actively engage with their platforms. There is a lot of information out there which can make it tricky to know what to expect on when it comes into effect. To learn more we think these are a helpful place to start eSafety commissioner + Headspace FAQs. We know this change will impact some more than others, QLife provide anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ support and 13YARN are here for all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. We want to hear your thoughts on how this might impact the mental health of under 16s in both a positive and negative way. The Beyond Blue Forums are a place for constructive and helpful conversation and the regular moderation rules apply which means we look forward to a kind and understanding discussion. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings Sophie M

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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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Wolfie03 I'm new
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Hi I'm Tristan and I'm new here. I don't really know what to post, I spent a lot of time reading through other people's forums but it made me realise I have no idea why I feel like this, and that's what scares. Through this past year I've experienced... View more

Hi I'm Tristan and I'm new here. I don't really know what to post, I spent a lot of time reading through other people's forums but it made me realise I have no idea why I feel like this, and that's what scares. Through this past year I've experienced a massive amount of things. The biggest problem is recently I've found it harder and harder to go anywhere or even talk to anyone. The worst is it has potentially ruined the relationship between my gf and I. I panic over things and try to fix everything and even when I tell myself it's okay if I can't fix everything, my mind can't handle that. I just don't know what to do anymore because I don't know why I'm feeling this way.

alana-jane not sure
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Hi im new to this so dont really know how to start so ill just start , im 21 years old with 2 kids married and have my own house i literally have nothing to complain about in that market except having no life whatsoever i have no close friends due to... View more

Hi im new to this so dont really know how to start so ill just start , im 21 years old with 2 kids married and have my own house i literally have nothing to complain about in that market except having no life whatsoever i have no close friends due to me converting to islam 4 years ago when i married my husband , i go out once a week to my grandmothers house and the rest of the time im home literally 24/7 i feel like i have no connection with my husband anymore because hes never home hes always at work at the gym or out with friends i try to tell him how i feel then i just dont because i feel like im just complaining to much ,then it comes out in rage after it builds up after a while .. i feel as if i need to go out and just get out of my own head but then i just sit and think i have nowhere to go anyway so i stay home and then my mind just wanders again , theres alot more things on my mind but i think ill stop there for now..

Theguywitdehat Help me please
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Hello guys, i'm currently 15. I am really sad. My year has not gone very well, or should I say my life. Since I got into a select entry school, I have not only become very nostalgic, I have also felt hopeless, don't fit in and lonely. My parents are ... View more

Hello guys, i'm currently 15. I am really sad. My year has not gone very well, or should I say my life. Since I got into a select entry school, I have not only become very nostalgic, I have also felt hopeless, don't fit in and lonely. My parents are always making it worse, they just don't understand me. I always keep thinking about the past and hope I could go back in time. Sometimes I don't feel like getting out of bed or going to school. I've felt very dumb and idiotic numerous times and I've felt like giving up. I can't focus as much anymore, because I keep thinking of the past and I can get annoyed or irritated quite easily. To add, all these exams are coming and people are expecting a lot from me. At school, I don't know who to hang out with anymore. Please help me. What is happening to me?

nicknack Sitting on a fence
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Everything that people see enjoyment in, for example music, alcohol and sports stimulates emotions (happiness/sadness/love or hate). I believe emotions are a weak way to escape the reality, that we are here for no reason (which is fine, we don't need... View more

Everything that people see enjoyment in, for example music, alcohol and sports stimulates emotions (happiness/sadness/love or hate). I believe emotions are a weak way to escape the reality, that we are here for no reason (which is fine, we don't need reason) but when people accept this fate (accept emotions) they begin becoming lazy and fall into ignorant patterns, like believing these delusional emotions have bearing on their life having meaning. Emotions let them hide the reality of life. They also affect their decision making, choosing emotion over logic. If I toss all that makes me 'human' away (emotions), what is left? a feeling of melancholy, what would I do in life (live in cabin by myself with animals or get a job)? and why would I? (when we are controlled beyond belief by the small group of people who run the governments and feed us propaganda, I can't change anything because they control all people- I realise this sounds insane like I'm a 911 conspiracist lol), because people want to feel like there's meaning and will accept everything to be kept in blissful ignorance, because if they thought my way there wouldn't be any reason to live. I cant sit on a fence with an issue like this. I don't want to follow ignorant people, but everyone else will feel as if they have a reason for life (like a love or a specialized profession), I wont ever feel that. Is it worth going my own way or folding to go their way? Thank you for reading any feedback or alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

Hinata No life, need help
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I need some help. I finished grade 12 last year and since then I haven't been able to get a job or find anything to do with my life. I spend most of my days in my bed watching movies and talking to random people on Tinder because I have no friends. L... View more

I need some help. I finished grade 12 last year and since then I haven't been able to get a job or find anything to do with my life. I spend most of my days in my bed watching movies and talking to random people on Tinder because I have no friends. Literally none, I can't think of 2 people outside my family that would care if I died tomorrow. I'm beginning to notice that my hygiene sucks now. Last week I went four days without showering and didn't even notice. Not to mention my weight gain.Doc prescribed me an antidepressant a few months ago but because of ridicule from my family I've stopped taking it.I guess I just need someone to tell me, what's the first step to becoming normal??

Dozzi_D Life put on pause ✋
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My life at the moment is just everywhere. I feel that there is no stability right now. I just finished rehab recently and it's too late to start school because everyone's doing exams and graduating etc. I wanted to do this alternative program which w... View more

My life at the moment is just everywhere. I feel that there is no stability right now. I just finished rehab recently and it's too late to start school because everyone's doing exams and graduating etc. I wanted to do this alternative program which would have allowed me to finish year 10. But they were full just as I applied to attend. The next program is in March, which would mean I'd have to feel bored and isolated for the next 4 months. I feel like I'm behind all my friends and that life is going slow motion for me. I had part time work at a bakery but got asked to leave because I used to always arrive 'out of it'. With my anxiety I'm worried I wouldn't work fast enough if I got another job. I literally drive myself crazy just counting down the hours. Any advice would be heaps appreciated.

Dozzi_D Hey guys 👋
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Hey everyone who may be reading this. I'm just a typical teen who has had some trauma and a few problems in my life and that's why I came to this community. Basically In order for me to cope with being abused by my father for many years, I turned to ... View more

Hey everyone who may be reading this. I'm just a typical teen who has had some trauma and a few problems in my life and that's why I came to this community. Basically In order for me to cope with being abused by my father for many years, I turned to drugs. At the time it allowed me to escape all the bad memorys for at least a few hours. But after a while the drugs made my depression and anxiety worse. I would have wild mood swings causing me to hurt the people I loved most. Once I realised I had a problem, I checked into rehab. This was a 3 month program and by far the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Today I'm 4 months sober and have never looked and (mostly) felt better!

acuteangle conversion disorder
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I am 16 with conversion disorder. Anyone else have this?

I am 16 with conversion disorder. Anyone else have this?

alex1 How to survive and ultimatly thrive with Anxiety
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I'm currently struggling with anxiety and depression at the moment. I spend my days constantly worrying, I've always been an over-thinker - even from a young age - however, ever since I've been diagnosed I've noticed all my thoughts are reality to me... View more

I'm currently struggling with anxiety and depression at the moment. I spend my days constantly worrying, I've always been an over-thinker - even from a young age - however, ever since I've been diagnosed I've noticed all my thoughts are reality to me. I am unable to stop thinking irrationally. I currently don't have the skills or confidence to be able to manage or stop all these negative thoughts. My anxiety and depression have made me very insecure. I have a job, and am constantly fearing getting the sack. My managers are terrible, they never tell the staff members when they have made a mistake, often gossiping to one another about the mistakes we've made; not giving us any chance to rectify the situation. They often bitch about insignificant things, that make no difference to the overall customer experience. Maybe I'm exaggerating; I'm sure I am to a certain extent, however, all of this heightens my anxiety, causing my imagination to fill in the gaps. I also harbor some resentment from my high school days when I was bullied. The rejection and all the memories of being told "you're not good enough, Alex" has left an indelible mark on me, only now have I started to pick myself up and look to the future. I'm doing all that I can to succeed and get through this tough time, however, it's impossible without the support of my family. I've hardly had any support from them so I've sought out alternative means of support - lifeline, beyond blue and a psychologist - to get me through the tough times. However, I know that's not enough hence why I'm asking this question. Suffering from a mental illness at such a young age (im 19) hasn't all been bad, I've noticed that I've gotten stronger and wiser. My ability to relate to people has also improved immensely. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.