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tom123hh wishing i was dead and just sharing about how i feel about life
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i am not sure how to use this forum. i dont want to post anything into a public forum which might be wrong to post. i want to tell anyone how i am feeling and what i have been thinking about. but i realise that some or much of my life situation might... View more

i am not sure how to use this forum. i dont want to post anything into a public forum which might be wrong to post. i want to tell anyone how i am feeling and what i have been thinking about. but i realise that some or much of my life situation might be my own fault. maybe im not strong enough or motivated enough to keep myself well and handling life. i get sad and i worry about life. many have worries about money and how to pay for everything that life might throw at us. i dont want everything to be about money and i am unsure but thinking that other struggles are happening to. as the title says i wish i was dead. have wished for this for many years. but i guess here i am just trying to talk about why and what i feel like. i guess i just feel like life can be to difficult to handle sometimes. it feels like very often or even everyday. im sorry if not text not laid out well. was going to be all one paragraph until i tried to split things up. all this in this post might be to much stuff. i feel like i have so much to say but not sure if it is ok to say it all here. i have tried to talking to lifeline and beyond blue about how i have been feeling. i tried quite a bit of working, volunteering and doing some study during my 20s and 30s. there was enough problems during doing these things. having always had trouble working etc might affect how much money is available. maybe i dont trust people. maybe i feel like i cant handle people and problems. maybe i am worried that i will not be able to handle much of what life throws at us at different times. just the last few weeks, i have been worried about anything that could and does happen in life. i have not felt ok. i have felt sad. have had problems getting along with family for a long time. and even just the last few months have had to little to no contact with family. my family would be currently only 3 people. i only have a few friends. i am feeling guilty now for wishing my life was over. i have felt this way because my life feels like it has been to much worry and sadness etc. i am worried if i will be handle anything and everything that might happen in life. i try to avoid people quite often because obv it seems easier to avoid. i dont feel like i get on well with people and i feel like i cant handle people and problems. there might or might not often be problems. i wanted to use this to share thoughts and feelings. but im not sure it is going ok.

Tri71Cr Hi There
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Hi all. Hope everyone is managing okay today. Just introducing myself... I have had depression for as long as I can remember and was diagnosed with other mental health conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Anxiety. My Father was a Vi... View more

Hi all. Hope everyone is managing okay today. Just introducing myself... I have had depression for as long as I can remember and was diagnosed with other mental health conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Anxiety. My Father was a Vietnam Veteran and Mum was an Army Nurse, although she never went overseas. I don't know what else to tell you. What has bought me here is my recent decline in my mental health and prioritising it, when for so long I have not made it a priority.

Cecile Support Group Enquiry
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Hello, I’m looking for a support group and I feel a bit nervous reaching out. I’ve had long-standing issues with shame and emotional regulation, and I’m trying to take a step toward support. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, I’m looking for a support group and I feel a bit nervous reaching out. I’ve had long-standing issues with shame and emotional regulation, and I’m trying to take a step toward support. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

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.

Guest_10343 One small thing that made today a bit easier
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Hey everyone,Thought I’d start a lighter thread here since this space is all about chilling and connecting.Some days are obviously harder than others, but I’ve noticed that even on rough days, there’s often one small thing that makes it a little more... View more

Hey everyone,Thought I’d start a lighter thread here since this space is all about chilling and connecting.Some days are obviously harder than others, but I’ve noticed that even on rough days, there’s often one small thing that makes it a little more bearable, even if it’s tiny or feels a bit silly. For me today, it was:sitting with a warm drink and doing absolutely nothing for five minutesand oddly enough, opening a window and just listening to outside noise for a bit Nothing life-changing, but it helped me pause. I was curious:What’s one small thing that helped you today (or recently)?Could be a song, a snack, a moment, a meme, a walk, a pet doing something weird - anything counts.No pressure to be positive or deep here. Just sharing.Looking forward to hearing your little wins, comforts, or random moments 🙂

Outcast Celebrating?
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Hello, hope everybody out there is keeping their minds in check & not falling into trenches. Not sure what compelled me to come out here, todays christmas which I know is "make believe", where we gather, to forgive, to open gifts, to celebrate etc, t... View more

Hello, hope everybody out there is keeping their minds in check & not falling into trenches. Not sure what compelled me to come out here, todays christmas which I know is "make believe", where we gather, to forgive, to open gifts, to celebrate etc, today's been kinda of dull day which might come off as desperation which is not what i like to come off as, im just curious to know what are we actually celebrating & why does it have to be a specific occasion to forgive & be compassionate for one another on specific occasions, can't it just be everyday, doesn't that make more sense? Especially when it comes to hanging out with family, I just see it as a title where those same people would move on & find any reason to single you out from various reasons, i try to not let it bother me but it just cant be helped, im in my 20's & its been going on for several years now, i dont know if others suffer in the same cohort, maybe due to how things turned out since the coming years as let's be honest, things haven't really been looking promising in terms of what the future holds & how everything is expensive where we have less buying power & more hostility. Now im not much of a interesting guy which does play into social rank, where often times, im singled out & forced to remain in solitude all the time, then I end up stuck with the fact that nobody last with each other as time goes. I just dont know why everything has to be rocket science all the time when it comes to socialism, besides theres hardly anything to do unless youre gonna be spending money on things & not to sound boring but how can anybody be spending in a time like this, especially when renting. Anyways thats all for now. Thank you

111 dad joke
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why do mud crabs never volunteer for anything ?Cause their shellfish.! ouch ! 

why do mud crabs never volunteer for anything ?Cause their shellfish.! ouch ! 😁

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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.