New to this but hey,

[iKONIC15]

Hello,

I was told that beyond blue is helpful and so I signed up and here I am. I have problems or issues I guess, but so do the majority of the population. I listen to people's problems and offer support etc but it's kinda hard if it's you yourself you're dealing with.

I am in my teens, so please be understanding of my choices of words, grammar etc (I don't know).

Anyways, hello again and hopefully I can help you guys and you guys can help me. 

[geoff]

dear iKONIC, thanks so much for signing up to BB, and I'm definitely positive that your interaction would help many people, plus we also want to help you with problems that are a concern for you.

Please have no fear in posting any comment, especially in regard towards yourself, it's anonymous so no one knows who you are, and because some people decide to post their photo is entirely up to them whether they show a photo of themselves or just a photo of something else, that doesn't matter, because what we are trying to do is help people through their depression, because everyone here has had depression in whatever type it may be, so looking forward to hear back from you. Geoff.

[Doolhof]

Hi iKONIC15,

Welcome to Beyond Blue and to the community here. It is great that you have taken the initiative to send in a post.

Is there something in particular that you would like to "chat" about? People here are non judgemental and can come up with some really great advice and suggestions.

We all accept each other for who we are and the great thing is that everyone is anonymous.

You sound like a caring person as you mentioned that you listen to others and try to help them. Sometimes it is difficult to know how to help ourselves!

I connected here a while ago when I was in a very dark place and am pleased to say that so many people have helped me over the last couple of years. This is an excellent place to receive help and to also pass on your own thoughts and experiences to others.

So once again, welcome and hope we can be of help. I'd also like to encourage you to reach out to others anytime you feel you would like to.

Oh yes, just be yourself here. You don't need to worry about your style of writing, we are all our own people and have an individual way of communicating and expressing ourselves.

Cheers for now from Mrs. Dools

[Gruffudd]

Welcome, 

I think you are right, we are all in this life together. On a down day there is nothing like a friend to turn things around, that is what I like about these forums. 

Rob.