Whoop whoop, winning!  ... View more

That sounds amazing @aircatcher! How long have you been playing drums for? Today I am proud of putting together a new monthly playlist that I am super happy with ... View more

Thanks exciting @scared01! What sort of camera did you get? Today I woke up to a really sweet text message from a friend which made me feel very happy about the day! I usually struggle with energy in the mornings, but not today :) ... View more

My favourite part of the week was having a laugh with my brother over dinner last night. He’s hilarious and I’m very grateful for him! ... View more

Well done everyone! So amazing to see so many people nominated for Friday Fives last week! ... View more

Hi @ayrc_1904 and welcome to ReachOut!    We are so excited to hear you have put in an application for the builders program! I will be reviewing all of the applications for November this week, so perfect timing for your message! We review all the applications every 4-5 weeks, and will be in touch very soon with some next steps :)   In the meantime I would highly recommend having a browse around the forums to see what is all about :) Speak soon! ... View more

Today I am grateful for food and shelter, and all the basic essentials for living a healthy life that I am lucky enough to have access to ... View more

Hi @Tiny_leaf,   Have you done hydrotherapy before? If so, did you find it helpful? I've heard some really good things about hydrotherapy for movement- we will be keeping of fingers crossed that this is something helpful too ... View more

Hi @Eden1717,   Thank you for starting this discussion, I think this is a really important conversation for our community to have- so many people can relate I am looking forward to hearing from the rest of the community here!   I would also be interested to hear how we can better communicate to health services and more widely across the country for the voice of people with eating disorders to be heard I might tag a few builders and mods who might be interested to share their thoughts and offer some support Eden. @Bee @mrmusic @Hozzles @drpenguin @Sam9631 @queenP @scared01 @MisoBear @recharging_introvert  ... View more

Hi @mrmusic,   What are your thoughts on the suggestions @Eden1717 has offered? The idea around asking about boundaries beforehand, is this something you have tried before?   Over the 18 months that I have had the opportunity to get to know you on the forums, I can see how compassionate, empathetic and kind you are You always come with the intention of supporting others and adding to the lives of those around you, which is a huge gift and one of the amazing things that make you the person you are!    I can imagine it must feel so hard when you are working to socialise and connect with others, and feel a boundary has been crossed. I am also hearing how well you know yourself, which is a huge strength.    You've mentioned that you have been able to mend this particular friendship with an apology, and I would be interested to hear how you both managed to overcome that? Are any things you can both work on together to communicate when a boundary may be crossed (on either side as there may be things they say that cross a boundary for you too)?  ... View more

I am so sorry to hear that @Tiny_leaf  I am very grateful that you have the space here to talk when you need to, you will always be heard here   ... View more

Hi @Coreywolt and welcome to ReachOut. It takes so much courage to recognise when there might a problem with drug use, and even moreso to take that step to talk to someone about it. We are so grateful that you have taken this step and trusted in our community. We hope you find this is safe and supportive space    We often hear that taking that first step and knowing where to get help (and help that is going to be supportive and non-judgemental) is huge. It sounds like you may be thinking about seeking help, is this correct?    We are happy to chat through some support options with you  One service ReachOut refer to is Turning Point, who have a fantastic forum (counselling online peer support forum) specifically for people recovering from alcohol and drug use- there are a ton of like minded people who are super supportive!    What is your support network like at the moment? (ie: friends, family)   Just a quick flag that our forums content is made for young people aged 14-25, so not everything may be as relevant but I think it would definitely be worth having a search in our forums for other people who are going through similar things  You are not alone  ... View more

Hi @Tiny_leaf,   What a brilliant idea! How did you find the process of making them?   I'm actually wondering if this is something you would be interested to make a thread on in the forums, specifically around the idea of the medical communication cards and how to make them? (Eg: Some prompting questions others can use to make one too!)   I remember years ago thinking about what information I should carry with me in case of a panic attack, and I used to carry a letter in my pocket. The medical communication card is an even better idea! ... View more

I love reading all of these posts   I am looking forward to camping the next three days and getting back to nature! No power, no technology, just simple living and bushwalking :) ... View more

Hi @Pasta,   That's a really tough space to be in, on one hand not feeling like you can't be alone, and on the other hand feeling guilty for wanting to be around others Did I understand that right? This is something I can remember feeling a few years back too, and such a hard feeling to hold Completely understandable to feel how you are feeling right now   You have mentioned you will be seeing your friend this weekend, how are you feeling about seeing them? ... View more

Hi @Megha and thank you for reaching out to us at such a painful time- I want you to know that we hear you You have found a safe place here and we want to do what we can to support you.   You have mentioned having thoughts of ending your life, and taking that step to tell someone about these thoughts is super important. Your safety is so important to us, are you feeling safe at the moment? Do you have a plan?   These can feel like very direct or uncomfortable questions to answer, but help us to know how we can support you best The courage you have shown by reaching out here today is incredible, and we encourage you to keep reaching out. I can see that you might be joining us from overseas, and we have a list of local services you may find helpful here.   We have also sent you an email to check in, if you get a chance we would love to hear from you    ... View more

Hi @Eden1717,   We really appreciate you being open and honest with us about what works and doesn't work for you. I am always so blown away by your strength, resourcefulness and self awareness when I read your posts, and the compassion you provide others     The exhaustion and frustration must be so hard, and I am hearing that you have found ways to live with these feelings and do things for you to get through each moment. You mentioned focusing on other things, would you be comfortable to explore what that looks like for you? We would be interested to hear how you cope and the things you do for you    When things are feeling really hard, and there any things this community can do to support you? We are always open to hearing what you need and how we can work to support you  ... View more

Hi @Argonn and welcome to ReachOut!   One of the values that is important to our community is courage, and I think this value is something that shines through in your post- it's not easy to put your story in words and ask for support from others' who have been through something similar; it's brave   It sounds like the thoughts about cheating have been going on for a while, and you have been working with professionals and your partner to cope with them. I am also hearing how painful and heartbreaking the thoughts about cheating have been, to that point that seeking help feels really hard to do, is this correct?   When the thoughts about cheating come up, are there any things you do to cope with the distress these thoughts bring? Have you found anything that helps? ... View more

Today I am grateful for my parents who are always there for me during difficult days and remind me how loved I am ... View more

So close @Bee! I am actually super injury prone with sport (think I am taller and stronger than I am) and have broken many bones whoops! The answer is 2- I can’t play the flute, but I can play the saxophone! :) What are your two truths and a lie @Bee? ... View more

Hi @Bananatime04, No need to apologise at all- I am glad you reached out to someone about the pain, and I am very grateful that you have trusted us with this If we can help refer you to the right kind of help then we are more than happy to do so :) ... View more

Hi @Bananatime04,   Have you spoken with your mum? Super important an adult knows what happened.    If you are home by yourself, calling health direct would be a good option- they are trained medical professionals who can give you advice around pain management without having to leave your home.   Unfortunately the ReachOut Community cannot provide medical advice, as we are not medical professionals- we leave that to the experts     ... View more

Hi @Bananatime04,   That sounds really painful, I’m sorry to hear you are in pain   I would want to make sure you get an assessment and medial advice. I know of a few places you can go for help and to work out what is happening.   Your GP is a good starting place, or if you are in a lot of pain and are concerned about a fracture, heading to your local emergency department. Having a doctors medical advice may help you work out what is happening and how to manage the pain.    If you aren’t sure where to start with getting medical help, health direct have a brilliant over the phone health assessment team who will give you advice about where to get help. I have called them for help before they are excellent! :) Here is their website.    Have you spoken to an adult about the pain in your chest? When it comes to chest pain, it’s something medical professionals always want to explore so I hope you can get some help with this one   ... View more

Hi @Bananatime04,   Just wanted to start by responding to your previous post- the brave steps you have taken to seek help are beyond incredible!   I also want to acknowledge the hard work and self care commitment you have demonstrated getting through each day. So happy to hear that you will be seeing a psychiatrist today, and I hope they will be another layer of support for you over the school holidays  We will be thinking of you today! ... View more

Hi @Bee you have done a great job highlight some positives in challenging situations- not an easy thing to do and real testament to your strength  You mentioned pushing past some hard things with your psych, which is so brave! It can take a lot of courage to get to a point of being ready to address the tough stuff, and it sounds like you have the trust there with your psych to work through things together. Super proud of you @Bee!  ... View more

Great to hear! We are here if you ever need to chat in future too :) ... View more

Hi @Nukiesta, Just wanted to check in and see how you went this week? Did you get a chance to try some of the tips? ... View more

I’ll have to put some more time into it and block out some regular reading time. I have heard it has been made into a film @Esperanza67, I’ll have to add it to my Christmas holiday movie list! ... View more

Great question @Animallover2003! Do you have any favourite holiday activities? I always love a good art project! ... View more

I found kinetic sand last week which is super fun! Going for a swim! The water is so soothing ... View more