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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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Jem_S Confused- What's wrong with me?
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Hi, sorry this is gonna be a long one.About 18 months ago, I began experiencing intense daily panic attacks, and a whole range of physical symptoms (mainly centered around my brain). I was soon diagnosed with anxiety, hypochondria to be specific. I w... View more

Hi, sorry this is gonna be a long one.About 18 months ago, I began experiencing intense daily panic attacks, and a whole range of physical symptoms (mainly centered around my brain). I was soon diagnosed with anxiety, hypochondria to be specific. I was unable to go to school, see my friends or even get out of bed as I was so obsessed with the idea and belief that I was dying. I felt like I was dying, I went to the doctors 3 times a week, only to be tested and have negative results returned. However the next week I was back with a new "illness". This has since been handled to some degree, and doesn't interfere so much (however I still experience intense physical symptoms such as dizziness and a "brain itch", and I get the thoughts from time to time). I also am a naturally introverted person, have always been incredibly shy and lack any self esteem whatsoever. I have also been told I have social anxiety.I' m absolutely terrified by life and it overwhelms me to a degree that I cannot comprehend or explain in words. I often wish I was never born as the thought of myself or my loved ones dying scares me so much that I simply don't want to go through it, and don't think I can. I have contemplated suicide, however am always stopped by my extreme fear. I had trouble sleeping so I haven't slept out of the house since it all began. I can't fly in planes, I did go on holiday at the start of the year and the anxiety was so intense that I was unable to leave the bed and developed a dizziness which has stayed with me ever since. I've been to 4 psychologists, a doctor and a psychiatrist. Overall have been diagnosed with mild depression, severe anxiety (generalized, social and health). I also have fears about aliens, global warming, natural disasters and other things I can't control that drive me insane. The thing is, nowadays I rarely feel anxious, or 'nervous'. I don't know if I'm just used to it or if there's something else going on here. I cry some days, I'm happy the next. Some days I'm dizzy all day, other days I'm really angry and cannot tolerate anything. My fuse is very short. I'm extremely sensitive and get upset over minor things. I feel damaged beyond repair and my last psychologist has run out of ideas. I am just so confused. I don't know whats wrong with me, I'm a mixing pot of emotions and feel like I have some yet to be discovered mental illness.I haven't even covered half of it, but does anyone have any advice? I don't know whats wrong with mebeyondblue’s clinically-trained moderators often work online (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 224 636.

Sara101 Help me!
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Ok 5 months ago i did weed it had a nasty effect on me i had the biggest panic attack of my life im only 15 and have done it 4 times ( and never doing it again) since then i have had a bad feeling the first month after i did it i was so scared i had ... View more

Ok 5 months ago i did weed it had a nasty effect on me i had the biggest panic attack of my life im only 15 and have done it 4 times ( and never doing it again) since then i have had a bad feeling the first month after i did it i was so scared i had schizophrenia or some big mental disorder i was having panic attacks i couldn't fall asleep and if i did it would be a lite sleep i didn't eat well and i had constant fear all the time it became emotionally draining i haven't really felt happy ever since, I've had depression before but this doesn't feel like that its feels like something bigger which really scares me but since then all that has died down, I'm a very anxious person generally but never to this extent it got to the point were i was experiencing depersonalization which made me 10000 time more scared and now i feel like i cant get rid of what ever i have , i also have very heightened senses I'm not sure if this is plain hormones or if this is some thing else i have been to the doctors to check if i have an over active thyroid and i don't so i don't know whats going on with me i also get get mood swings! Btw this is on my mind 24/7 i get really anxious if I'm alone with my thoughts they scare me !

Elena School is stressing me out and I don' t know what to do.
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So next year I will be in year 11 andI am really scared that I won't be able to cope. This year I have gotten really anxious about school and the amount of homework I was getting. It got really bad and I would be crying in my bedroom wanting to screa... View more

So next year I will be in year 11 andI am really scared that I won't be able to cope. This year I have gotten really anxious about school and the amount of homework I was getting. It got really bad and I would be crying in my bedroom wanting to scream and break stuff or just lay down forever at my worst times. Towards the end of the school year there were all these assignments due and I ended up self-harming once and wanting punish myself because it made it easier. Then the school year ended and I was really relaxed and peaceful because I was on holidays. But I have holiday homework that I have been putting off because every time I think of it I get stressed out. I don' t know what to do. I haven't told anybody about me being this stressed but I had thought it might be anxiety. If any of you have experienced something like this or have some advice, that would be very much appreciated.beyondblue's clinically-trained moderators often work offline (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 22 4636.

Alice_95 Want some help and advice - depression
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Hi Guys, At the start of this year I stopped exercising as much and eating badly due to lack of motivation... Since January, it's just got worse a worse.. I feel like I'm in a cycle. I go to Uni so I'm only a casual at two jobs, I struggle to make a ... View more

Hi Guys, At the start of this year I stopped exercising as much and eating badly due to lack of motivation... Since January, it's just got worse a worse.. I feel like I'm in a cycle. I go to Uni so I'm only a casual at two jobs, I struggle to make a lot of money... Because I'm sad about that or stressed about passing Uni I eat... Which costs money, or I buy things I don't need... that makes me stressed and sad and then I eat more. Ive gained 8kg or so, which has had a major impact of my self confidence... I'm always tired, irratble, overwhelmed or confused... Mh thought patterns aren't very positive at all... I want to go do activities like yoga and art but money issues stop me... I've been in and out of a couple of jobs this year trying to find a good fit, that gives me enough hours.. I just feel down about a lot... In particular I'm struggling with - eating better and exercising like I used too - Controlling my spending habits - feeling like I can go out with friends and General self confidence please id love your suggestions, I want to change, I want to break my cycle... I want to enjoy my life again... ps. I have gone to my GP, but they don't reallt take me seriously. I also don't believe in taking medicine, I believe mind power will cure. But I'm struggling to get the mind power.

ALL Confused
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I think way too much. and it brings me down to the point where I disconnect. then I cant tell where reality starts and fiction ends. because in my world fiction seems to take over. I don't know why I feel this way, and I feel like I should be able to... View more

I think way too much. and it brings me down to the point where I disconnect. then I cant tell where reality starts and fiction ends. because in my world fiction seems to take over. I don't know why I feel this way, and I feel like I should be able to just turn it off. im strong enough to hold out, so why cant I turn it off. I don't get it. im completely and utterly lost in my own mind, I cant even trust it anymore

GloomyGirl What are you thankful for?
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This Christmas me and my family were having a discussion of what we are thankful for this year. I thought this would be a great topic on BB. I am thankful to have food, family, and a roof over my head. There is people out there struggling to survive ... View more

This Christmas me and my family were having a discussion of what we are thankful for this year. I thought this would be a great topic on BB. I am thankful to have food, family, and a roof over my head. There is people out there struggling to survive and I am so grateful that I have food, family, friends and a place to live. Everyday we take things for granted. Being able to walk, eat, talk or see. We take these simples things for granted and don't realize how important these simple things are. Imagine not being able to walk. Or see. Or even hear. So I am thankful that I have a healthy, loving family and lot's of great friends. What are you thankful for this year?

einaphets Hypochondria
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For a while now every time I've felt ill I convince myself my issue is far worse than it really is. I Google the symptoms that I'm experiencing and then read a few websites until I've worried myself sick about what I could potentially have. Deep down... View more

For a while now every time I've felt ill I convince myself my issue is far worse than it really is. I Google the symptoms that I'm experiencing and then read a few websites until I've worried myself sick about what I could potentially have. Deep down i know that I'm probably overreacting but I have constant thoughts that worry me about how my symptoms probably mean far more than they actually do and it makes me physically ill to the point where i feel so nauseous that i lose my appetite. I'm new to this whole forum thing and i know Hypochondria is common enough to be talked about and i just wanted to know if anybody had any tips on how to overcome the stress I experience when i begin to feel ill.

j_g95 Depression, anxiety, and bulimia
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I don't really even know what to say here, I just need help. I need support from people who feel the same way as me, and who realise how horrible and debilitating living like this is. So many people say "I understand" but they really really don't. An... View more

I don't really even know what to say here, I just need help. I need support from people who feel the same way as me, and who realise how horrible and debilitating living like this is. So many people say "I understand" but they really really don't. And it's frustrating because you want them to understand so they can help you and talk to you but it's embarrassing so I don't even want to speak about it. i went to a psychologist about 4 times at the start of the year and each time I just sat there and repeated myself and he didn't even attempt to help me or give me any strategies to help me so I gave up and felt even more helpless than before. I suffer with bulimia on top of my depression and anxiety so I'm not sure which one I should even try and tackle first. I am constantly miserable and on the verge of balling my eyes out, I'm irritable, and I hate my physical appearance so much that sometimes I wish I wasn't here so I didn't have to see myself. I feel like I have absolutely no control over my behaviour and how i feel. Any beginner tips would be appreciated, thanks everyone

Kelseyando From being a happy young girl to feeling completely overwhelmed.
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Hey guys!I am 21 years old and I am struggling so much lately. I'm known as the 'happy/bubbly' person and I don't want anyone knowing how bad I really am. I don't want my mum worrying about me. She has enough to deal with. Everyone does. Lately I've ... View more

Hey guys!I am 21 years old and I am struggling so much lately. I'm known as the 'happy/bubbly' person and I don't want anyone knowing how bad I really am. I don't want my mum worrying about me. She has enough to deal with. Everyone does. Lately I've been having reallybad anxiety. It will last all day. I won't be able to feel okay at all. I can't sit still. I feel numb and sometimes it hurts to breathe. I hate my job so much. I wake up at 5:30 for work and as soon as I wake up I feel like I'm in pain. I just have this urge to smash something. Not that I ever do. I want to quit because it's making me so unhappy but I have bills to pay and food to pay for so it's not an option. I am seriously at my last resource. I have lost the person I used to be and it's scaring me! I have had depression in the past because of my life experiences but this is just getting worse! I don' t know what to do! I' m scared of what I am capable of doing to myself now. the things that used to calm me down or make me happy aren't working anymore.Im so numb to everything. if one person can help me or give me some sort of advice, I will be so thankful. I can't thankyou enough for taking the time to read this beyondblue's clinically-trained moderators often work offline (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 22 4636.

GloomyGirl I got through depression!
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Depression is a hard thing to deal with. But I got through it! Here's my story: It was about halfway through my first year of high school. I don't really know what triggered it, but I just started feeling sad. I was confused and didn't know why I was... View more

Depression is a hard thing to deal with. But I got through it! Here's my story: It was about halfway through my first year of high school. I don't really know what triggered it, but I just started feeling sad. I was confused and didn't know why I was sad. I tried to ignore but it's really hard ignoring a feeling of sadness that you don't even know why you have. It didn't go away like I thought it would. I started talking to a trustworthy friend and she has helped me a lot. She has literally save my life. After talking to her, I decided to start talking to my school counsellor. After a few sessions, I revealed to my school counsellor that I have self harmed. she explained to me that she would have to tell my mum. She suggested to take me to a physiologist and I started seeing her. She explained to me that I have a chemical imbalance. That basically means that the chemicals in my brain that makes me happy, were low. It was hard for me to believe this and stop myself thinking that I was just overreacting and that I deserve to be punished. After 2 months, I started having suicidal thoughts. I just felt like it was never going to go away. So I kept searching for more help but I just wanted to stay with the physiologist I started with. After a little while, I started feeling better. I don't even know why, but I just automatically started feeling better. Now I am happy and I feel so much stronger. I feel like this experience was to make me stronger and to encourage me to help others. Now I am thinking of becoming a physiologist and I am so much happier. I had a few bad days, but thats a normal thing. Everyone has bad days. You do get past it. You can overcome it. You are strong enough. Just keep believing and asking for help. And one day, you will get there.beyondblue's clinically-trained moderators often work offline (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 22 4636.

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