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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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mbop96 Feeling Depressed, Anxious and Useless
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Im a 17 y.o. male whom is sitting for his HSC this year. I'm a fairly private person, I usually don't vent my emotions and thoughts, I mainly keep them to myself, even when I'm at home. People would usually call me relaxed but serious all the time. I... View more

Im a 17 y.o. male whom is sitting for his HSC this year. I'm a fairly private person, I usually don't vent my emotions and thoughts, I mainly keep them to myself, even when I'm at home. People would usually call me relaxed but serious all the time. I was motivated to sign up and post on this forum today. I read the many stories of helplessness and depression people talk about and I feel exactly the same way. I had tears in my eyes reading these stories, because they all were so relevant to me and expressed many of the emotions I feel on a daily basis. However, I have never been to a doctor or talked to a parent/friend about this. I am a pessimist and have been for most my life.To cut to the chase, I've been feeling a general melancholy towardslife for over 4 years now. However over the last 3 months or so, the increasing pressure approaching the HSC has caused me to become increasingly anxious leading to feelings of worthlessness and doubt. I wake up in the morning and the first thing I feel is anxiety and worthlessness. I just feel like my life's purpose is going down the sinkhole. I sometimes think that dying would be a better option, but I want to give life a real shot. I've never had a strong bond with my family, I feel as the older I get, the less I can relate to my family. None of them understand me, my father and mother always asks me if I'm ok and I always reply with the same 'Yep' or 'Mhhmm' and that's where the conversation ends. Regardless I don't share my issues with anyone, not even my siblings, family or friends. I don't speak with my friends about it and hardly go out. I hear the successes of others and look at myself, and think Im a piece of crap because Im so useless. I can feel the knot in my throat and pain in my heart every day. I constantly ask myself what im going to do in life. I have no motivation for anything, stuck at a roadblock. Im scared of failure, there is a constant voice in my head telling my that I can't do it. I get pretty angry when parents as me questions, or when siblings 'annoy' me when I'm not in the mood. Sometimes I have really dark days, I feel like I have no purpose in life and feel like a pile of bricks quashes my optimism. I know I am depressed, my plight cannot be expressed in words. I have not visited a GP or any other type of doctor concerning my feelings, but am contemplating whether I should. Even if I did I wouldn't know what to say.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.

LK New here - traumatic night
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I'm having one of those nights where I can't see any purpose. Everyone around me has boyfriends or husbands and kids and I just feel like there is nobody wanting me. I don't even know what to do, I have 2 friends who haven't even tried to talk to me ... View more

I'm having one of those nights where I can't see any purpose. Everyone around me has boyfriends or husbands and kids and I just feel like there is nobody wanting me. I don't even know what to do, I have 2 friends who haven't even tried to talk to me in weeks. I always talk to them first so I thought i'd see how long it took for them to talk to me. We're going on a month. I don't know what to do and I feel so alone all the time. I can't stop crying. Someone give me something

Notolli 14 years old, already managed to hurt everyone I love.
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I don't really know where to start. I've been 'different' ever since year seven, where everyone started getting into relationships and having parties. There has always been a constant theme, where as if someone didn't fit in: they were considered for... View more

I don't really know where to start. I've been 'different' ever since year seven, where everyone started getting into relationships and having parties. There has always been a constant theme, where as if someone didn't fit in: they were considered foreign. I've never had many friends because, well I don't really know. I used to get bullied and targeted by the teachers at school, and I've pretty much always been afraid of going to and from school. This is pretty common, I've heard, and you're all right: at least I'm not dying. My dad has been drinking a lot ever since nan passed away last year and mom keeps telling him to stop, but it always ends in fighting. I'm failing most of my classes and I do nothing outside of school. About a month ago, I started dating a girl called, umm let's just say "Emma". She's been really helpful and supportive of me, and we've been closer than ever. I don't know where I'd be without her. We did something really stupid in our second week, and I'm certain that she's pregnant. There's no way that any of us could support or even afford a baby. My sister works to support the family and I barely help out at all, because there's nothing I can do. I can't work until I'm 15. Exams are next week, Emma isn't talking to me, she's pregnant and 15, mum is lonely and my entire family is constantly fighting, dad's recently lost his job and is drinking a lot, and everything in my life is about to be ruined. I guess I'm posting here because I'm not sure what to do, and my feelings are just getting worse and worse.

Penpan Need feedback, help!
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Hi,So I wrote on here a week or 2 ago, im 23 years old and currently suffering what you could say is a mild case of depression/anxiety. I say mild because i'm generally a happy girl, I have great friends, family, boyfriend etc, I have the motivation ... View more

Hi,So I wrote on here a week or 2 ago, im 23 years old and currently suffering what you could say is a mild case of depression/anxiety. I say mild because i'm generally a happy girl, I have great friends, family, boyfriend etc, I have the motivation to do things, get out of the house, exersise etc. however, most of the time i'm on edge, I get upset and cry very easily and live in constant worry and fear of everything in my life. I make up scenarios in my head and stress about them non-stop that it keeps me up at night.I have established that I have a problem and spoken to people about it who have referred me to a doctor. I saw him for a few sessions and he put me on a mental health care plan and also prescribed anti depressants. I am all for seeing a psychologist, however, almost every psychologist i've called have said that I have to pay, which i dont mind doing, just not hundreds of dollars. On the other hand, im totally against anti depressants, because every review I have read up on them, people have said how hard it is to get off them and how reliant they become. Like I said, I'm generally a happy girl and i know i can get through this with a bit of help, but I just really dont think taking medication is the right thing for me.I feel as though im kind of on the right track as I get a little bit of motivation a day, but my negative thinking, doubting and constant worrying is holding me back. I just want it to go away! Is there any one in the same position as me, or anyone that has had a similar experience and gotten through it on their own that could help?

MorganNicole1121 scared-alone-sad-confused
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I am a 16 year old female at school and I have just recently noticed some changes within myself. I grew up as a happy, loud and bubbly person, but in the past few months I don't really know myself much anymore. Throughout 2013 I have felt so alone an... View more

I am a 16 year old female at school and I have just recently noticed some changes within myself. I grew up as a happy, loud and bubbly person, but in the past few months I don't really know myself much anymore. Throughout 2013 I have felt so alone and frustrated with life. I have been struggling with my older sister very badly battling Anorexia for the last 2 years and its not improving! just seeing her fading away and slowly dying in front of my eyes is slowly killing me and my family on the inside. Not only that but I have been going through bad bullying at school for the last 3 years (which is why ive finally moved for 2014). I was told how ugly, useless, worthless etc. I was and I lost all of my friends leaving me with only 3 friends at school. I was bullied at my sporting, school and mostly online and I couldn't get away from it. I used to use my home life to get away from all the bullying but having to deal with anorexia nervosa (I think that's how its spelt) at home its like im living in a hell.I have spoken to my mum once when she noticed that I had been harming myself but im scared to bring up any further advice because I don't want to seem like a freak,I have been struggling with being happy, I have days when im so happy and just out of the blue within less than an hour sometimes id randomly become depressed and want to sit in my room in the dark under the covers. I an finding it difficult to find my sport (dancing) fun as I just feel so tired and run down that I just don't feel up to it. I don't even feel like getting out of bed some days because I feel so empty in life. my mum is finding it difficult to deal with things at the moment as shes struggling with my sister with her anorexia and shes already said she cant handle me being moody grumpy and rude to her, but to be honest I cant help it sometimes I feel so angry that I could scream and then I just want to cry. and that makes me feel so alone, I don't like talking to anyone about this apart from my bestfriend but I don't like talking to anyone else because it makes me feel like they think im wanting attention or just over reacting.I have 2 older sisters with depression and my mum has anxiety and depression so I know talking to them would be good but I don't want to seem silly. the thing that scares me the most is the fact that I do have thoughts about if people would care if I didn't wake up one morning, and if I just disappeared one day because I just hate who I am and everything about myself. I would just like to know whats happening to me and what do I do 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.

Jade12 Back
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It's been a while since my last post. I am feeling really bad right now, and struggling so much. I feel unloved, worthless, and useless. I am constantly alone and dont have the opportunity to get out, because I dont yet have a licence. My boyfriend a... View more

It's been a while since my last post. I am feeling really bad right now, and struggling so much. I feel unloved, worthless, and useless. I am constantly alone and dont have the opportunity to get out, because I dont yet have a licence. My boyfriend and only friend hardly ever wants to see me since he is so busy with uni. I too often sit alone in my room and turn all the lights off and cry. I am facing suicidal thoughts, and having previously self harmed I am struggling to keep my head above water. I feel like the world would be better of without me because so many people in my life complain about everything I do, its as if effort does not matter its only if you do or dont succeed. I thought the world was a better place and I wish I could meet someone who could care for my existence because I feel like there is nothing in this road ahead, only pain and suffering. Each day is just the process of enduring more and more pain, eating away at you nerves, eating away at who you think you are, who you are and who you want to be. I dont what to do. 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.

Ravenna I just want the pain to stop :(
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I've been feeling really anxious, depressed, angry, alone and even a bit suicidal for the last two and a half years. I've recently told my parents and my brother, I haven't told them about my suicidal thoughts though, I don't want to freak them out o... View more

I've been feeling really anxious, depressed, angry, alone and even a bit suicidal for the last two and a half years. I've recently told my parents and my brother, I haven't told them about my suicidal thoughts though, I don't want to freak them out or tell them why. They were reassuring when my school counsellor told them about my self harming and depression. I find it hard to talk to them about stuff. I used to talk to my friend Michael but he told half my year about my depression and suicidal thoughts. I told him that I didn't want to be friends anymore, because every time I would tell him something he would tell others and he always made excuses, a couple of times he's gotten me so angry that I would self harm. Michael would continuously hurt me and I'd always forgive him, but he was such a good friend. Did I make the right choice?I've been feeling depressed and alone for weeks now and I just want it all to go away. I want the anxiety, the pain and the anger to all just go away. My emotions are everywhere all the time, I feel as if I have no control over them. My emotions rotate from angry to sad to alone to anxious to stressed to tired but I constantly feel depressed and angry. Is there something wrong with me? How can I take control of my emotions? I just want it all to go away. I feel so stressed out, I'm a type one diabetic and I've recently changed my insulin and have had to take extra precautions with what I eat and its just stressing me out, sometimes I forget to do my insulin and I just get so angry. Sometimes I'm afraid that if i can't control my anger that I'm going to break something or hurt someone.I just want it to all go away and control over my emotions.

rediris Scary thoughts
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I am in a constant war with myself. Sometimes I will be so happy as though nothing can hurt me, but other times I will want to end my own life. I sometimes have these fits of anguish and I will literally scream and destroy things. I developed depress... View more

I am in a constant war with myself. Sometimes I will be so happy as though nothing can hurt me, but other times I will want to end my own life. I sometimes have these fits of anguish and I will literally scream and destroy things. I developed depression and anxiety at 12 and now I'm almost 18. I want to show everyone at school how much pain I'm in. Only I've given up going to school. I've scared my family, I've lost friendships and I can only find comfort in animals and made up fantasies.The only thing that has kept me going is the aftermath of if I did something to myself; the lives I will destroy. But I honestly see no future for me. Im so sick of living like 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.

Taraa no friends= depression.
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Okay I'll try to make this short and sweet. So a little over a year ago I lost all my childhood friends from the town I lived in when I got a boyfriend and moved. It all started over silly stuff (mainly a friend of mine from where I live now did some... View more

Okay I'll try to make this short and sweet. So a little over a year ago I lost all my childhood friends from the town I lived in when I got a boyfriend and moved. It all started over silly stuff (mainly a friend of mine from where I live now did something they didn't like and hated me and my partner in association) So it took me a long time to pick myself up from that as I lost my best friend, and like 10 other close friends, neither the less I manage to get over it enough to move on.\ So a month ago, my friends (I didn't have a lot to begin with; I had that many friends that they all knew each other) yep. So my guy friends were going to have a lan party (is a night of drinking and playing computer games) so it was all organized and then one of my friends decided to change the day, and it was obvious is was because his girlfriend could drink all night (it's hard to explain but he basically picked his gf over his brother) so I kinda just pointed that out and in a nice way, this resulted in my friends gf cracking it and getting drunk and bad mouthing me behind my back to my best friend (who lost her mum about a year ago and apart from her bf I've been her rock and she always says I'm her only friend) and evidently this so called 'best friend' has bad mouthed about me back. so in conclusion two brothers and there girlfriends all of which live together: all aren't talking to me and my partner even though we were like family. (need to mention that the girlfriends hated each other!) So basically I have lost the ability to trust. I cant stop crying. I feel like I'm screaming and no ones listening, and nothing my man says really fixes me. I feel like I have no friends. I've been a victim of bullying most of my life and having friends is something i feel i need to be okay. Some one please help advice anything. thanks for reading!

byan For a long time I denied that I had anything to be depressed about.
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This year I've noticed a change in how I feel about many aspects in my life which is generally helpless. I've been in a relationship for around 18 months now. He ticks a few of boxes & makes me laugh, but I know deep down that he can't make me entire... View more

This year I've noticed a change in how I feel about many aspects in my life which is generally helpless. I've been in a relationship for around 18 months now. He ticks a few of boxes & makes me laugh, but I know deep down that he can't make me entirely happy, because I feel like I can't talk to him & he brushes off my issues. I'll try mentioning them to him but his responses (or lack of) will just make me angry. My parents constantly make it known to me that he isn't right, but they make me angry because their reasoning will be for completely superficial issues like how he dresses, the fact that he doesn't spoil me with material things like 'how it should be'. If we shouldn't be together, their reasons differ to mine. What doesn't help is seeing my brother's success. For a while now I've felt my parents are much prouder of him than me, with his career, how he is always busy studying. Though I'm also a uni student and fill up the rest of my time between two jobs, I always feel like it's never enough, and they'll always see him as more than me. I feel it's also because they love his girlfriend more than my partner, and constantly make known to me that they do, and this is how it should be, so I'm ashamed to say that I'm jealous for those reasons. I know that their idea of who is good for me completely differs to mine and they make me feel selfish for wanting what I want. I've been told by my mother that because of my current partner, I don't care about my family anymore, I'm selfish, I'm ungrateful for what they've done for me, I'm a hypocrite, I don't have any morals, and that I'm not nice 'like I used to be'. It hurts more because I used to have a close relationship with my mother, but she's told me that that has long gone because of my current boyfriend, that it's my fault. I tell her that it's because she's been pushing me away, but I'm always made to believe that she's always right because she's the parent, even though I am 21 with opinions and I thought I knew what's best for me. I always thought that my issues weren't big enough to seek help for and I'd brush them off, being 'silly things', that I should just get over. But I've gotten to a point where I just feel empty and am in need of advice. I at least feel a little better just writing this and confronting it. I cry a lot in private and know I should stop feeling sorry for myself, feeling more pathetic and more worthless. Thank you for reading this far, any advice would be appreciated.

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