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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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GirlLost I don't know how I got here, lost!
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Hello :3 I worry all the time, I'm nervous, I cry daily (sometimes for no good reason at all), I feel empty - nothing brings me joy like it used to, I'm pushing friends and family away, I have become very self critical and stress like no one else. Th... View more

Hello :3 I worry all the time, I'm nervous, I cry daily (sometimes for no good reason at all), I feel empty - nothing brings me joy like it used to, I'm pushing friends and family away, I have become very self critical and stress like no one else. This has all become strongly apparent to me in the last month, however looking back on things a lot of this started mildly over the last year. I had a fantastic childhood, growing up with my parents and older brother. I had many friends and best friends, participated in school activities and danced after school daily. My grades we average or slightly above, I had a real artsy side to me yet was also on the sports teams. I loved primary and high school. I was lucky enough to get my first uni preference and am currently finishing the last semester of my 4 year degree. Additionally I work part time as an assistant in the field I am studying, and just celebrated my 5th anniversary with my boyfriend. This is what makes me so frustrated!! I have no legitimate reason to feel the way I do! I could sleep for days, every morning is a struggle to get out of bed, I eat to fill the emptiness emptiness inside, which leaves me feeling guilty and angry at myself. I have bailed on all Social outings and love the excuse of 'I'm not feeling well' to get me out of any human interaction. I have given up on my personal appearance and spend every day in my sweatpants and gym clothes ( not that I have time or motivation to go to the gym). The pressure of uni and work makes me snap at everyone, and leaves me with heart racing hen ever I think about my stressors. I cant tell you the last time I have smiled or laughed. Everyday is a grudging battle leaving me tired and drained. How did I get here? Someone like me shouldn't be feeling this way. Help x

freemefrommydemons What is wrong with me?
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I don't actually know where to post this, and if it is okay to post but basically I feel as if I NEED to be sicker then what I already am. For example, getting my blood test results back and having low iron, vitamins etc.. and now I feel like by the ... View more

I don't actually know where to post this, and if it is okay to post but basically I feel as if I NEED to be sicker then what I already am. For example, getting my blood test results back and having low iron, vitamins etc.. and now I feel like by the next time I have blood tests done I should have the numbers lower, and I dont know why. Is it related to bpd? Anorexia? Im confused. I always feel like I must be sicker, or have something wrong with me. Not to see health proffesionals but maybe just so I have something to fall back on? I dont know

jespancakes Major Anxiety Struggles, help?
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I have suffered with anxiety and depression for quite some time and now I'm currently in year 12 so my anxiety has just hit the roof. I get so frustrated, angry and panicky all the time, to the point where I hurt myself, just cry or break down over m... View more

I have suffered with anxiety and depression for quite some time and now I'm currently in year 12 so my anxiety has just hit the roof. I get so frustrated, angry and panicky all the time, to the point where I hurt myself, just cry or break down over my homework and myself. I see a psychologist and a support group yet I find it very hard to open up about my feelings as I hate to cry infront of people. Does anyone have any good coping methods, I truely am at breaking point? Thankyou.

freemefrommydemons Bpd lapse..
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I feel ashamed. Today and I woke up, and I had that feeling that it was going to be a hard day. It took me an hour to get out of bed, but I did it. I got up, and I made breakfast, and caught the bus to uni and this is itself was an accomplishment as ... View more

I feel ashamed. Today and I woke up, and I had that feeling that it was going to be a hard day. It took me an hour to get out of bed, but I did it. I got up, and I made breakfast, and caught the bus to uni and this is itself was an accomplishment as I had such big issues catching buses ever since the middle of 2012. I made it to uni and put on my 'mask' smiled and laughed, and made sure the new friends I have made in uni wouldnt think I was different. I finished my uni class almost breaking into tears half wa through, and went into town. I caught up with my best friend, and normally that makes me so happy and energetic and ready to fight, but today I felt horrid. Like I was being replaced, and even though she told me I will always be her best friend I felt as if I was trying so hard to make sure she still liked me, and becoming clingy and a tad psychotic. She left to go to work and I was still walking around town trying to think about what I was doing, and this is when I did the bad part. In the past I had a huge problem with alcohol, and with the help of my psychologist I managed to cut down on my alcohol, but today I just couldnt hold back and went straight for it. So I have been drinking, and I have more to drink just to make me pass out. I feel horrible tonight and I have no one to talk to, im trying to positive self talk and tell myself that it will be okay, but honestly my mind is going crazy, it wont calm down and this scares me so much. Unstability scares me. Loss of control scares me. I scare myself and I do not want to become addicted to alcohol, and self harm again. Sorry, I just needed to vent

brandaela14 How can I overcome severe anxiety?
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Hi! I am a 19 year old mother of one, stepmother of one, and I have one on the way. I have dealt with SEVERE depression and anxiety since I was around 12 years old. I have had a few traumatic type experiences in my life that have definitely contribut... View more

Hi! I am a 19 year old mother of one, stepmother of one, and I have one on the way. I have dealt with SEVERE depression and anxiety since I was around 12 years old. I have had a few traumatic type experiences in my life that have definitely contributed to my mental health state. I have gotten over my depression as much as possible, with the aide of mental health professionals, as well as people in my life that are doing their best to support me. I have come to realize that my anxiety is getting worse. I cannot watch the news, because of what is going on in the world, I cannot think about the future, sometimes I cant even leave the house because it gets so bad. After a while, I just forget about it, and Im alright until the next thing gets inside my head. Does anyone have any ideas that could help me? I need to live my life and not be so afraid of everything.

cpater01 i can't cope anymore
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I have been abused at home and due to that I have been having a lot of trouble at school at home. I think have depressionI have been abused at home a lot and have been screamed at, sworn at. Hit a couple of times, teased and told I am worthless. Hen ... View more

I have been abused at home and due to that I have been having a lot of trouble at school at home. I think have depressionI have been abused at home a lot and have been screamed at, sworn at. Hit a couple of times, teased and told I am worthless. Hen this happens I getvery upset and depressed and cry and scream at myself and blame everythingon myself. At school since I am so depressed, I have been wagging ormissing classes and have been failing all test and have gotten bad gradesbecause of what's happening at home. When I wag I go to my secret hide outwhere I feel safe and calm. I haven't got caught yet but I think I willget caught one day. Sometimes during class I go to the toilet to calm downinstead of staying in class and take it out on other people or teachers. Acouple of nights ago I tried self harm and found relief. I have doneit twice but am trying not to do it again since every time I am sad anddepressed that's all I think about. My home group teacher only knows aboutthe screaming and the swearing and hitting. She doesn't know about the self harm the wagging and bad grades and how I don't do my work inclass all I think about is self harm how do I tell her. I can't copeanymore. I'm not sure I want to commit suicide but all I know is I think I have depression. I don't know whether self harming is right or wrongbeyondblue’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.

Blue_ Anxiety is rising
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Hello, I've been on beyond blue for a while but I was actually posting on the depression forum. I was diagnosed with depression AND anxiety probably 2 years ago and not done much about it because I'm used to having it but I didn't realise how much of... View more

Hello, I've been on beyond blue for a while but I was actually posting on the depression forum. I was diagnosed with depression AND anxiety probably 2 years ago and not done much about it because I'm used to having it but I didn't realise how much of an effect it's had on my life. I had been depressed for quite.a while and didn't really believe that I had anxiety at all but now I just realised I really do have some frustrating symptoms and how does anyone deal with it? I hate being around people and feel like I'm not welcome or wanted and stressing about things and not being able to relax or sleep as well as others. Also I'm so constantly irritable around people or really nervous. I can't hold a job down and the smallest tasks scare me. I feel like I've gotten on top of my depression a bit but if I don't kind of get a grip on this anxiety that I have no hope of the depression not coming back and I actually feel like the anxiety is worse than the depression. Any tips please? I'm in a room full of 20 people right now like feeling pretty panicked.

hann1805 Don't know what to do
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Well, I had my appointment with my GP earlier today and yesterday...I was so nervous as I've never had any form of help from a psychologist or GP about this before. My GP prescribed me with a couple of AD's one for during the day and one to help me s... View more

Well, I had my appointment with my GP earlier today and yesterday...I was so nervous as I've never had any form of help from a psychologist or GP about this before. My GP prescribed me with a couple of AD's one for during the day and one to help me sleep. After looking up the one to help me sleep at night, I was quite uncomfortable with taking that one. I have a mental health plan set out for me. Another thing is that I can't receive free consultations with a psychologist because I don't have a health care card. But apparently I'll be only $20-$30 out of pocket under Medicare. I just don't know anymore, I feel terrible even though I've taken the most vital step towards recovery. I'm just so confused and scared about this whole thing.

ThousandMiles Comfort eating?
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Sorry for multiple posts lately everyone, I'm just having a really hard time with everything :c I think I might be an emotional eater, and that really scares me. I've always been at the top of the healthy weight range, or just over, and the fact that... View more

Sorry for multiple posts lately everyone, I'm just having a really hard time with everything :c I think I might be an emotional eater, and that really scares me. I've always been at the top of the healthy weight range, or just over, and the fact that I'm still the lightest in my family probably tells you about my genetics and stuff :') I did manage to lose 10kg a couple of years ago, but that took a lot of effort, and in those 2 years, no matter how well I eat, it takes so much exercise to see even the slightest amount of progress So naturally, having noticed I crave sugary things when I'm going through bad periods of depression and anxiety (like right now) really stresses me out. Also after a long day at school I crave soup noodles (weird, I know...). I wouldn't say I'm out of control, but I do worry about my self-control. And it's not that I eat ridiculous amounts, I just do eat things I don't need to. And regret it afterwards. Does anybody have any advice for emotional eating? Am I right in saying that it's alright to have things like watermelon or dark chocolate or fruity tea to try and deal with cravings? Or is that bad as well? Please help. My weight already bothers me so much as it is, I want to know how to stop eating whenever I feel depressed and anxious

Darkcatboy69 Depression and stress badly effecting uni...
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Just feeling so overwhelmed with uni at the moment. Assignments just pile up because I get too stressed to deal with them and put it off...by then its 4 assignments due in the next week or 2 and not enough time to get anything over a pass. Sometimes ... View more

Just feeling so overwhelmed with uni at the moment. Assignments just pile up because I get too stressed to deal with them and put it off...by then its 4 assignments due in the next week or 2 and not enough time to get anything over a pass. Sometimes the uni language is far too complicated (and I'm an Aussie born that has always had an advanced reading level even at 5) and I am expected to have a certain level of skill without that ever been mentioned like a year 12 level of math, an ability to read tables, ability to use word like a pro (trust me getting word to use APA is harder than it sounds!) and general abilities that I never learned while I was younger. Plus my attention span is about 5 mins unless I am really invested like when I am painting or writing. Basically I pay attention to fun brightly coloured stuff but anything else is impossible. I go to a prestigious private uni so I don't want to be kicked out for not being good enough. I am afraid that if I get disability assistance for depression, anxiety or stress the uni will kick me out for not being up to standard. I know I don't belong with the smart kids that don't struggle with basic concepts. My field is psychology so its competitive from the start and you get no where later in your life if you fail at the start. The fact my parents pay for it and I have no debts only makes it worse. I have to prove its worth the money they pay. In my opinion its worse than oweing money. I am an introvert and contact with other poeple is scary so I have no idea how to make friends. I couldn't tell you what a friend was. So aside from a friend I don't want to trouble, I have no one. When stress gets too much I self harm. I don't really have any other way when I am in the moment. I do see a psychologist but its effecting uni badly. I take days off uni when I am too depressed or stressed to handle it. Too much unexplained lateness means I fail. 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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