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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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12l Hi
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Hi there.I'm so stressed out abt my test results.53% in my FIRST test of English.The teacher didn't even bother to teach us properly but I cant blame her.People fool around and I can't do my work .This isn't like me.My grades in other subjects are am... View more

Hi there.I'm so stressed out abt my test results.53% in my FIRST test of English.The teacher didn't even bother to teach us properly but I cant blame her.People fool around and I can't do my work .This isn't like me.My grades in other subjects are amazing but THIS . this is badI try so hard to do it but i can't dude. My parents work so hard for this ? I know this test was 8 percent but hearing about others results...I am so STRESSED LIKE I SAID BEFORE. I have more tests and assessments in this class, but idk manPlease don't tell me about how grades are nothing. That won't help at all.I just somehow want someone to relate and give tips . Maybe abt studying ? I have no phone or online status whatsoever.Like this is a school one but yh. Thanks smm for reading this . luv yall xoxo

JaneDoe why are creative people so sensitive?
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I’ve been told I’m a very sensitive person. I’ve also been told I’m a very creative person. I’m currently studying a bachelor of music, I write and produce my own songs and I’ve started drawing my own music videos. I also like to draw just for the sa... View more

I’ve been told I’m a very sensitive person. I’ve also been told I’m a very creative person. I’m currently studying a bachelor of music, I write and produce my own songs and I’ve started drawing my own music videos. I also like to draw just for the sake of it and sometimes I like to write as well. My parents tell me all the time that I have an “artist temperament” and that’s why I’m so emotional and mentally ill. It hurts me a lot when people tell me things like “you should be realistic” or “it’s not a respectable career path” or that I’m not talented enough or good enough. But recently I’ve been feeling particularly crap about people calling me lazy. I don’t think I’m that lazy, but people see me spending a lot of time writing music or drawing and they immediately equate it to being unproductive and lazy. I feel like it’s such a double standard, like a kid could study really hard to get into medicine and everyone says “wow they’re so dedicated” “they work really hard to achieve theyr goals” but when I worked my ass off to pass my uni audition I’m “lazy” and I’m “wasting my time”. When people are tired, sad and unhappy they turn to music, arts, fiction and TV to make them feel better but there’s absolutely no appreciation for the people who strive to make that media. It’s just so frustrating.

not_dead_yet No energy
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I have been procrastinating everything. I have been meaning to post for a few months now. I've been thinking about posting and forgetting or telling myself to do it later. I just feel no energy to do anything. Don't want to be bothered too lazy of so... View more

I have been procrastinating everything. I have been meaning to post for a few months now. I've been thinking about posting and forgetting or telling myself to do it later. I just feel no energy to do anything. Don't want to be bothered too lazy of some sorts. I guess the good thing about it is that i've been too lazy to pick up anything sharp. I still get up, go to school, go to tutor, go to work. I act happy at school and maybe i am. I'm not sure anymore. I started to track my sleep, it isnt very good but not much I can do. I am already sleeping whenever I can, i get told off for it alot. More at home than at school. I guess I sort of feel like i want my friend here beside me but i am starting to text less, like it is a chore. My mother is suffocating me. Very annoying. I don't feel a difference in my mood. I have been lazy to where i skip morning routine and night routines. And showers until i get told off. I forget to eat if it isnt in front of me.

Guest_82632562 Mental health and getting into army
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In 2024 i suffered from grief of losing my step dad (mum broke it off with him) that was like a father to me and also broke up with my boyfriend, I ended up in a stage of not wanting to be apart of society i had suicidal thoughts and self harmed i th... View more

In 2024 i suffered from grief of losing my step dad (mum broke it off with him) that was like a father to me and also broke up with my boyfriend, I ended up in a stage of not wanting to be apart of society i had suicidal thoughts and self harmed i then attempted to take my life, i was in hospital for it i then saw headspace and the psychologist in the hospital to help with my problems, i slowly started feeling better and getting out and socialising again i then got a job later that year its now been 2 year since my last attempt and since ive self harmed it wad only a 1 time thing nothing has ever triggered it again, i now have a job of 2 years and training to be a manager, i have gotten my license and looking for a house to rent, i did go back to school but it wasn’t for me, ive always wanted to go to the army as i did army cadets its always been a dream im now ready to go but i have the medical history of my mental health that can stop me, i want to get professional help to help me get in and right a formal letter of me being mentally ok and nothing will trigger me to think or do it again.

Roses_191 I am an idiot with psychosis.
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I really hate that im brain dead, today I tried to take my mum to a class and I got in the buss as usual but then I had to go to a stop that I didnt know and when i put the gps to get there i couldnt understand it and we ended up going home and my mu... View more

I really hate that im brain dead, today I tried to take my mum to a class and I got in the buss as usual but then I had to go to a stop that I didnt know and when i put the gps to get there i couldnt understand it and we ended up going home and my mum is so mad and said me and dad are brain dead and im so fed up with my life im always in problems alot probably more than everyone else i even have psychosis so this bloody life is just unfair I have to endure all these problems and I really cant be alone, i have no smartness to be independant whats so so ever and no street smartness I am clumsy i trip all the time, and Im too quiet according to everyone, and family say im demonically posssed and i struggle to retain information even in conversations so im stuffed.

_Will_ I feel like stuck and lost, I don't know what I'm doing with my life anymore
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Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been thinking about what my goals should be. But over time, that slowly turned into questioning my life goals altogether, and I started to realize that I don’t know what I’m doing anymore and don’t have the moti... View more

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been thinking about what my goals should be. But over time, that slowly turned into questioning my life goals altogether, and I started to realize that I don’t know what I’m doing anymore and don’t have the motivation or dive to do what brings me joy or achievement. I’m 23, turning 24. I have a history of mental health issues depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I’m trying to find work, and I’ve given up studying photography because I’ve lost the drive and creativity I once had. With the rise of AI, I feel like I and many other artists are being pushed aside in this new age of technology and made to feel replaceable. alright so I'll look for work. Nope Ive sent 20 job applications and I always get the same answer "sorry you don't have enough experience" or never hear back from them. and baby boomers saying Our generation are lazy or its my fault I'm not trying hard enough I feel like Sisyphus at the moment, pretty much pushing the boulder up the hill only for it to roll back down before reaching the top. I don’t know what I’m doing with my life anymore. And honestly, I don’t what’s the point of existing.

Boz I feel like giving up
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Ever since I graduated from university, I have been looking for a job, for what feels like an eternity. I have tried everything. I tried doing an internship (for free!), it hasn't helped me even a bit. I tried to sign up to a recruitment agency, whic... View more

Ever since I graduated from university, I have been looking for a job, for what feels like an eternity. I have tried everything. I tried doing an internship (for free!), it hasn't helped me even a bit. I tried to sign up to a recruitment agency, which hasn't worked either. I have even tried to pivot, but I cannot do that. I tried data collectors, retail, and my field, all the same response, which is no response. I just feel so tired, I really, really, feel defeated. My spelling has worsened; I feel guilty for reading, writing, playing games, watching movies, etc. My motivation is so low at this point that I might as well stay in bed. My life couldn't have just amounted to this, right? There has to be more to it than this? I feel stuck, I really don't know what to do. I have lost so much confidence that I can't even bring myself to try. I have given up on everything. Pyschologically I feel I have lost. I originally wanted to be a teacher, but my family insisted I do something in STEM. Now that I've graduated, I find myself stuck, with no future. Even if I get an interview, I just get rejected. I honestly just wanted to vent. Thank you for reading.

Ali___ why does this happen do me?
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When I was younger, I was very badly emotionally abused by a teacher at school. She locked me in a classroom and screamed in my face, then dug her hands into my wrist. now im in year 12 when i feel a inch of conflict i find myself avoiding things, wh... View more

When I was younger, I was very badly emotionally abused by a teacher at school. She locked me in a classroom and screamed in my face, then dug her hands into my wrist. now im in year 12 when i feel a inch of conflict i find myself avoiding things, what should i do?. i find my self worrying alot about "what if something bad happens" or "what i get in a car crash" could this me a trauma response? Sometimes I have vivid dreams about bad things happening to me, too.

Ali___ is it worth getting a GAD diagnosis? possible panic disorder too
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Hello, I'm 17 and in year 12. Most of my life, I have lived with autism and adhd, but for the last 2-3 years, I have really struggled with anxiety. I feel like without a diagnosis, it is just a part of my other 2 conditions, but I suffer really badly... View more

Hello, I'm 17 and in year 12. Most of my life, I have lived with autism and adhd, but for the last 2-3 years, I have really struggled with anxiety. I feel like without a diagnosis, it is just a part of my other 2 conditions, but I suffer really badly with anxiety in my everyday life. I also suffer from panic attacks due to everyday life stress. Will a diagnosis of GAD help?

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