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natasha someone keeps lurking around my parents house like recently and I don’t know what to do
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I don’t know what to do lately someone has been lurking around the house for the past weekend and I’m just so paranoid I don’t know what to do my mother doesn’t really believe me I just keep hearing someone opening things and knocking I know it isn’t... View more

I don’t know what to do lately someone has been lurking around the house for the past weekend and I’m just so paranoid I don’t know what to do my mother doesn’t really believe me I just keep hearing someone opening things and knocking I know it isn’t my schizophrenia like someone is there and I just really don’t know what to do I’m so stressed out and really tired and all I can do is pray I can’t call the police because I don’t have proof and I have a dog he’s just dumb asf and he don’t know how to guard and like I feel like someone is gonna kill me when I’m asleep and I just can’t sleep with having thoughts like tho and actually dealing with something like this it isn’t the first time but eh when will it stop I haven’t done anything to deserve this all I can really do is pray but sometimes I feel like god isn’t on my side it’s like nearly 11pm and this person is still at it like before I use to have stalkers and they would stand at my parents backyard and watch me I just didn’t know it was gonna get kinda worse like I can’t even explain anything I’m scared for my life and my parents cus I can’t do anything bout it

Lia-v Lonely, tired, overwhelmed
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My name is Lia I’m in year 11 and have been struggling with school forever, last year I finally realised that the group of friends I had been with since preschool were actually bullying and excluding me. I would be sitting alone in silence the whole ... View more

My name is Lia I’m in year 11 and have been struggling with school forever, last year I finally realised that the group of friends I had been with since preschool were actually bullying and excluding me. I would be sitting alone in silence the whole day as every talked to anyone but me feeling worse and worse each day causing me to go to school less and less until my parents moved me to a different school half way through the year. Even after that I was still really struggling with going to school every day and I would be in the staff room crying almost every day. My parents decided it would be best for me to attend distance education instead this year, is was going ok at first until my grandparents decided to take over my learning and enforce strict schedules of what i was doing and when, they would call me several times a day to talk about school plans and would show up to my house to do things like clean my room or take me to lunch every other day it was fine at first but it kept on escalating until my grandmother dropped me off at the distance education campus one day and dragged me out of the car as I was crying from anxiety and dragged me to the classroom as the entire school and my whole class watch me cry. I told my parents that I didn’t want my grandparents help anymore but they said that if they didn’t help then they new I couldn’t do it myself and they were both to busy with work to make sure that I was on track and said that I didn’t have a choice even thought I now don’t like my grandparents and hate school and the idea of getting a job or doing anything in the future even more now my mum would always tell don’t worry it will be better next year for three years now, after it got worse then she just said sorry but this is how the real world works I feel like I’ve lost the support of both my friends and family in the span of two years I was just arguing with my mum about this and just wanted to post here to feel a bit better and know that others have seen it.

banann My tiredness is affecting me a lot
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So recently, I've felt very tired, physically. Like I can't be bothered to do anything anymore and I'm struggling to focus in my classes. It hasn't affected my grades but it has been worrying me. On top of that, I always feel so restless and I always... View more

So recently, I've felt very tired, physically. Like I can't be bothered to do anything anymore and I'm struggling to focus in my classes. It hasn't affected my grades but it has been worrying me. On top of that, I always feel so restless and I always struggle to fall asleep. Recently, I've been having trouble sleeping properly and not being able to doze off, which is making me more tired. I don't know if anyone else experiences this or is struggling through this. I'm also half-way through my high-school journey so maybe thats why. Also this is my first time using this website to talk.

Sexuality and gender identity

Peer support and conversations about anxiety, depression and other issues in the mental health space affecting LGBTQI+ people.

Nia Lesbian or bi
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I've known for almost 4 years now that I liked girls and it took me around 2 years to fully accept that part of myself and identify as bi. After a while I started to realise I wasn't really interested in guys and decided I was probably lesbian and I ... View more

I've known for almost 4 years now that I liked girls and it took me around 2 years to fully accept that part of myself and identify as bi. After a while I started to realise I wasn't really interested in guys and decided I was probably lesbian and I have been identifying with that for the past year. However every so often I go down a rabbit hole of trying to re-figure out whether I'm lesbian or bi (even though I haven't been interested in guys at all, and dont really picture myself wanting to marry one, i just find some attractive). Each time I conclude that I'm a lesbian once again, but it stresses me out so much to the point where it is all I think about for those nect few days. I don't know why this keeps happening. Am I actually bi, or am I just a lesbian who keeps overthinking things??? I understand I'm still young (turning 17 this year) and I have lots of time to figure things out but it just sucks when I think I finally know who I am and then my mind puts doubts every two months or so

Mezza0145 I'm confused
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I am 20, all through school I had friends all through different sexualities..I have been questioning my own, as I have completely given up on guys because I'm sick of being used, cheated on and abandoned. But I've recently met an amazing young woman ... View more

I am 20, all through school I had friends all through different sexualities..I have been questioning my own, as I have completely given up on guys because I'm sick of being used, cheated on and abandoned. But I've recently met an amazing young woman and I really like her, if this does end up as a relationship it would be my first wlw relationship.. but I'm not exactly sure what sexuality I am, and how to come out to my family. I am scared and I don't know what to do

Guest_05656585 Where do I belong?
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Hi, I’m Michi and still in high school but I would like some help on who I am. All of my friends are either straight or gay and I don’t think I belong under any of those terms, I just don’t know how to fit in. I also don’t think I’m asexual, I don’t ... View more

Hi, I’m Michi and still in high school but I would like some help on who I am. All of my friends are either straight or gay and I don’t think I belong under any of those terms, I just don’t know how to fit in. I also don’t think I’m asexual, I don’t know where I belong, it’s been like this for a year now and I just don’t know how my friends will react if I say I don’t know what gender I’m attracted to. It has been hard since most of my friends either have crushes or a lover, I don’t feel like I fit in with the society. Thank you for listening 🙏

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Designed for members who were born overseas, have parents who were, speak a primary language that isn’t English or have mixed cultural heritage.

Ann_ACD Fairness at work
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Where do we(non-white people) seek help to find fairness at work especially when the management already decided which side they're on?

Where do we(non-white people) seek help to find fairness at work especially when the management already decided which side they're on?

Ronnie Bengali Australian
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Hey there! I was born in Bangladesh and moved to Australia when I was young. I completed my Master's degree and am currently 42 years old. I also serve as a Justice of the Peace and enjoy doing a lot of community work. Even though I love being part o... View more

Hey there! I was born in Bangladesh and moved to Australia when I was young. I completed my Master's degree and am currently 42 years old. I also serve as a Justice of the Peace and enjoy doing a lot of community work. Even though I love being part of this multicultural society, I sometimes find it a bit challenging to connect with people, especially when it comes to making female friends. I’m excited to meet new people and build some meaningful friendships!

BeyondBlue Hi! Read this if you are not sure what this section is all about
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Welcome to the Multicultural Experiences section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Beyond Blue acknowledges and respects the diversity of communities across Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australians. Beyond B... View more

Welcome to the Multicultural Experiences section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Beyond Blue acknowledges and respects the diversity of communities across Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australians. Beyond Blue also recognises the complexities of identity and that people may identify with more than one community. Depression, anxiety and suicide can affect any of us at any time – regardless of our culture or background. We also know that a range of factors can make it harder for people in some communities to seek and access support. This section is for members born overseas, are the children of parents born overseas, have a language other than English as your primary language, or come from a family with mixed cultural heritage and want a specefic space to share their experience. Please be aware that posts in this forum may contain discussions of suicide, self-harm and/or traumatic life events. As per our community rules, please be mindful when posting about the level of detail you share on these topics as it can be upsetting for other members. We look forward to hearing your stories. Beyond Blue

Grief and loss

Support and advice following the loss of a family member, partner, spouse or someone close to you.

RaspberryMuffin Its sad
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Just today my mom told me that tomorrow we might have to put my favourite pet white silky chicken down her name is (Vanilla Lawrence Byles) she has a big bulge on her foot and either its an infection or a tumor idk how to spell it but today she tripp... View more

Just today my mom told me that tomorrow we might have to put my favourite pet white silky chicken down her name is (Vanilla Lawrence Byles) she has a big bulge on her foot and either its an infection or a tumor idk how to spell it but today she tripped and she cant even carry her own weight even though shehad like a 2 and a half weeks off eating we don’t know why she wasn’t eating but i think it is the end of the road for her now. Can anyone relate But really sad time for a 13 year old who raised her all by himself and gave her pats every day.R.I.P

Guest_32805485 Lost without beloved pet of 20 yrs
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I recently quite suddenly and unexpectedly lost my beloved pet of 20 yrs. It was quite traumatic, trying to save him. I don't know how to exist without him. He is.......was.....my best friend. I don't know that I want to know how to exist without him... View more

I recently quite suddenly and unexpectedly lost my beloved pet of 20 yrs. It was quite traumatic, trying to save him. I don't know how to exist without him. He is.......was.....my best friend. I don't know that I want to know how to exist without him. I either cry or feel numb, like nothing matters anymore. I feel guilty for not saving him, not that he could be. Like it's my fault. How do I stop the pain? My heart is broken and I know it will never again feel whole, not without him. He got me through some of the worst days of my life. And I don't know how to survive without him. He was what kept me going, my strength. He tried to stay....he fought..... He has a brother who I now can't bear to be around.....I haven't seen his brother since he passed a few weeks ago. The thought of leaving the house ever again makes me feel nauseous and my chest feel tight and funny. I haven't told anyone. I don't know how to. It's like....once I do.... There's no turning back and he's really gone forever. I don't want to talk to my friends. Only the two people I live with (husband and dad) and one friend. My dog hates me. I don't blame him. I hate me for not being able to save him, for not being 15 minutes earlier and he wouldn't have been right there for it to happen.

Lynda Early grieving
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Hi ..my name is lynda and my aunty passed away 2 weeks ago but only found out a day ago,my emotions are through the roof,i lost my brother to suicide and i am scared of the future.

Hi ..my name is lynda and my aunty passed away 2 weeks ago but only found out a day ago,my emotions are through the roof,i lost my brother to suicide and i am scared of the future.