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Yendor First discussion
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Hi, I'm 75, male, and have suffered anxiety/depression on and off for over 30 years. Have seen doctors and psychologists and take medication. I have been reasonably ok for the last 10 years but a recent situation has caused me to hit rock bottom. I t... View more

Hi, I'm 75, male, and have suffered anxiety/depression on and off for over 30 years. Have seen doctors and psychologists and take medication. I have been reasonably ok for the last 10 years but a recent situation has caused me to hit rock bottom. I thought this would never happen again, especially at my age. Every day is hard, waking up with butterflies in my stomach and reluctant to get out of bed. I worry about everything, lack concentration, misplace things. Recently had a minor car crash and also backed the car into a gate, both due to lack of concentration. Cannot seem to be positive about anything. At this stage I cannot see how I can get back to normal.I have seen the doc and he will prepare another mental health plan, then the psychologist whom I have seen previously will take it from there.I am currently very introverted and have trouble carrying on a discussion with other people, especially in a crowd. Fortunately my wife is very supportive, without her my situation would be far worse.It would be great to get some feedback and encouragement from you good people out there.All the best to everyone.

Sienna96 Hi
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I've never posted on something like this - Im 28, f and work as a primary teacher. I guess i'm writing this because i've been feeling pretty low for a while now. I'm a pretty social person at heart, and because of my job i'm constantly talking to peo... View more

I've never posted on something like this - Im 28, f and work as a primary teacher. I guess i'm writing this because i've been feeling pretty low for a while now. I'm a pretty social person at heart, and because of my job i'm constantly talking to people during the day... but i've never felt more lonely. I was in a relationship for years, but since that ended (3 years ago), I havn't even hooked up with anyone - let alone been in an actual relationship. Sometimes I just really wish there was someone to give me a cuddle after a long day. I've got good friends ... not many, but the ones I do have are great. I've been getting more stressed out with work lately as well. It sort of feels like I shouldn't complain because my life isn't that bad... but I can't help this weird anxious/ empty feeling I keep getting. Not sure what to do about it.I'm into music (collect vinyl records), watching tv series and movies and playing games on the switch (pretty solitary activities). I've not built up the confidence yet to try meeting people on apps or groups.. so i guess nothings gonna change? Makes me feel really frustrated with myself.Anyways... not really sure what to do with myself. Starting to wonder how bad this feeling is going to get ... I'm worried if it gets much worse i'm gonna have a complete breakdown.

Lost_Usagi Really struggling with life, feeling completely stuck
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Hi, I'm 33/M turning 34 this month. I graduated with a University Degree in Creative Arts for basically concept art for video games, animation, storyboarding. That sort of thing. I really struggled through university but finally graduated last year. ... View more

Hi, I'm 33/M turning 34 this month. I graduated with a University Degree in Creative Arts for basically concept art for video games, animation, storyboarding. That sort of thing. I really struggled through university but finally graduated last year. Anyway, I got kicked out of my rental because I was staying with a friend and his wife but they were having a baby and needed me to leave, that's fine but I couldn't find anywhere else and had to move back in with my parents. I struggled to find employment after completing my studies and had to take a job on a sheep farm (my father also works there). My father and me have a bit of a strained relationship so it makes it harder. I've been stuck at this job for almost a year now and it's driving me crazy having to live and work with my parents. I have completely lost confidence, my self-esteem is at an all time low, I feel like a teenager again. I try to work on my art and skills in my free time but this job and environment is very draining physically, mentally, emotionally... I look for other jobs but it all feels so pointless, I've entertained the thought of moving out but everything is so expensive right now and I need to find another job when I move and that seems impossible. I feel like such a failure, it hurts seeing my friends moving on with their lives and I'm stuck in this nightmarish situation with very little hope for the future. I just don't see myself ever getting a decent job, owning my own living space or getting a girlfriend. Thanks for reading.

BB Social Zone

Talking about mental health can be heavy. We get that. BB Social Zone offers a space where you can chill out and socialise with other members.

Jojo100 Hello
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Hi  I have been away from the forums for quite some time. Feel like a total newbie! Anyway hello out there peoples hope you’re having a good day. ☺️

Hi 👋 I have been away from the forums for quite some time. Feel like a total newbie! Anyway hello out there peoples hope you’re having a good day. ☺️

BeyondBlue Welcome to the BB Social Zone - Guidelines for posting in this section
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Hi everyone, This section of the Beyond Blue Forums is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking at the discussions. Elsewhere on the Forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, t... View more

Hi everyone, This section of the Beyond Blue Forums is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking at the discussions. Elsewhere on the Forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, trauma, abuse, relationship breakdowns. Here is the place to come to get away from that and have a bit of fun. Distraction can be an important tool to draw on if you're finding yourself overwhelmed by distressing thoughts and feelings. As this is a section for respite from heavier topics, we will relocate any discussions about heavier topics to a more suitable section of the Forums. Happy posting! Beyond Blue

smallwolf What small thing brought you a little joy this week?
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Hi everyone, Life can be hard sometimes, so I thought I might try something different here. And I figured it might be nice to share a little light. Has something (big or small, it does not matter!) that brought you a moment of joy this week? It could... View more

Hi everyone, Life can be hard sometimes, so I thought I might try something different here. And I figured it might be nice to share a little light. Has something (big or small, it does not matter!) that brought you a moment of joy this week? It could be as simple as a smile from a stranger? Good cup of coffee? a walk? Or something funny your pet did. I’ll start: After a day when I thought I did not accomplish much, my higher up sent me a text message in the evening, thanking for the help I had given during the day. And this put a smile on my face. Looking forward to hearing the little things that made your day a bit brighter

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ProjectTeam We're looking into an issue with Forums notifications
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Hi everyone,We’ve heard from a few members that they’re not getting notifications when someone replies to a discussion they’re following. Both by email, and in their notification feed online. We understand how challenging this makes engaging in discu... View more

Hi everyone,We’ve heard from a few members that they’re not getting notifications when someone replies to a discussion they’re following. Both by email, and in their notification feed online. We understand how challenging this makes engaging in discussions in the community.We’ve raised this issue with the technology platform that the Beyond Blue Forums runs on so they can investigate and help us resolve this.If you’ve noticed anything odd with your notifications recently, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reply to this post and let us know what’s happening. If you’d prefer to let us know privately you can email us at modsupport@beyondblue.org.auThe more detail you can share (like what kind of notification you were expecting, when it stopped, or what device/browser you’re using), the more it’ll help us identify the exact issue that needs fixing.Thanks so much for your patience. We’ll keep you posted here with any updates. Project TeamBeyond Blue

ProjectTeam We’ve redesigned the Forums homepage
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Hi everyone, You might’ve noticed things look a little different on the Forums homepage. We’ve been working behind the scenes to make the Forums easier to use, especially for people visiting for the first time. Here’s a rundown of what’s changed and ... View more

Hi everyone, You might’ve noticed things look a little different on the Forums homepage. We’ve been working behind the scenes to make the Forums easier to use, especially for people visiting for the first time. Here’s a rundown of what’s changed and why: Real discussions, right up front We’re now showing actual posts from the community on the homepage. This gives new visitors a better idea of what the Forums are all about; people like them supporting each other through mental health and life challenges. It’s what makes the Forums so special. Easier to find topics, from any device When you’re on your phone, you can now easily access Forums topics. These are the topics that were previously on the homepage. If you’re looking for these you’ll now find them by clicking Topics in the main menu on whatever device you’re using. Clearer links for newbies You’ll now see clearer links to key info designed for first-time visitors and new members like the Forum Guidelines and FAQs. These are great starting points to help people understand how things work and feel more confident joining in. Why we made these changes We know the Forums can be an effective support, but for new visitors, it wasn’t always clear what they were or how to get involved. With this update, we’re hoping to: help people discover the supportive community here encourage more sharing and support in discussions Tell us what you think We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you’ve got feedback or ideas, reply to this post and let us know. If you’d like to share your thoughts privately you can email us at modsupport@beyondblue.org.au This space is shaped by the community and your voice matters. Thanks for being part of the Beyond Blue Forums 💙 Project TeamBeyond Blue

SleepyRain APP??
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Hello everyone, I don't know if it has been posted here before, but does beyond blue have an app? I tried looking, but I could not find anything. Just wanted to know because a lot of forums these days have their own apps.

Hello everyone, I don't know if it has been posted here before, but does beyond blue have an app? I tried looking, but I could not find anything. Just wanted to know because a lot of forums these days have their own apps.