Hey @Lost_Space_Explorer5  It sounds like feeling really angry is totally understandable, given how hurtful what your mum said was. That's really amazing that you've been able to calm down from that interaction and you should be proud of yourself for that  I think a lot of people can relate to thoughts of wanting revenge, like i definitely have thought "Wow it would be so great if a bird shat on that person who was rude." But I'm not going to shit on them myself, it was just a fleeting thought I had that I'm not going to follow through with. Is that sort of what you mean? ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 after that pic of casper the other day I really wanted to watch casper too! I worry somethings from childhood don't live up to their expectations when we're adults, was it a cute watch?  I thought this analogy was a pretty bang on explanation, probs gonna use it. Poop is still poop.  How are you doing today? Hope you're having a less poop day  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf  I'm around today if you still wanted to chat  Is there anything on your mind you wanted to talk about? I'm sorry things are so tough at the moment with what your mum is saying. It sounds like you trust your dietitian which i'm glad to hear, are you seeing them again soon? Here for you @Tiny_leaf <3  ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 your knowledge of Japanese characters is so cool! Some of these words are so beautiful - I should check on duolingo if I am actually saying them right though lol Thanks for sharing this lesson  How are you going today?  ... View more

Hey @MB95  I understand that feeling when someone asks if you're ok and you say you are when you're not and then you feel worse  I really love that you watched home and away though and that is something you share with your grandad! I think that is so lovely  You mentioned a few different options for professional supports in these posts, I understand you're not seeing your psych until next Wednesday and you were considering maybe emailing her, or seeing your gp, or seeing your back up psych, have you decided which of these options to take?  You're being really resourceful coming up with these support options for yourself  ... View more

Hey @Lost_Space_Explorer5 that sounds like a pretty confusing and tough space to be in, are you still feeling this way today? How did things go at the GP this week?    ... View more

Hey @SomeoneNADJS , you're not pathetic, this is a lot to be managing and a really tough time for the system.    That is so tough to be given those two options, they do both seem really challenging -  Saying "don't get stressed as much" is much easier said than done isn't it. I'm hearing that you're feeling really awful at the moment, is there anything you could do to feel a bit better or distract yourself for a bit ?  Have you got much planned for this weekend? I know you've got school work to do, do you think maybe you could do something nice for yourself afterwards? Thinking of you  ... View more

Hey @musicfan_xo, I don't think you're lazy either, it's ok to not have worked - we place so much emphasis in society on "work" and I think it can be harmful because there are lots of different things people do with their time and they are all valid. You're doing You, and that is awesome That sounds really frustrating, the experience you had with the NDIS, did you talk to your psychiatrist about it afterwards to see if there was anything they could do?  I hope you get to meet your friends who live far away some day too, that would be so cool    ... View more

Sorry @Eden1717 that sounds awful and scary. I'm hearing how agitated you're feeling, is there anything we can do to support you today? Do you want to have a chat about something else? We're here to support you however we can, I really mean that ... View more

Hey @musicfan_xo that doesn't sound silly at all, new things can be scary and I think you're being really brave  I hope your haircut goes really well today, feel free to let us know how you go! ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime sorry things were a bit full on last night, do you want to have a chat about whats been happening? Here for you if you want to talk    ... View more

Hey there R I'm hearing things are really tough for the system right now and getting to over 2000 members must be feeling pretty overwhelming.  And it must be really hard to focus on doing school work when you're feeling so exhausted. I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way, R, I'm glad you've reached out for some support   Is anyone at home with you right now? Have you got any appointments coming up where you can have a chat about how you're feeling?   ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 its understandable to feel like its hard to reply when you're tired and you've got a lot on  No pressure to do anything you're not feeling up to. That is such a shame your KHL counsellor is leaving  Is that happening soon? I'm hearing that things are feeling pretty crappy at the moment, we're here for you  ... View more

Hey @CameronMcGrath it can be so comforting to hear that others are going through something similar and to know we're not alone. I hope you've been able to get the support you deserve ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf  I'm so sorry you have all of this going on, this sounds like so much to be dealing with. It must have been tough hearing that from your psychologist, did they offer you any insight into these feelings?   That is horrible about your mystery physical pains, are the pains still there today? We're always here for you @Tiny_leaf, I'm sorry you're going through so much shit. We care about you a lot  Is there anything nice you could do today? Like playing with your puppy? Thinking of you.  ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 so sorry you weren't feeling good last night, were you able to feel a bit less agitated? Are you doing any better today? ... View more

Hey @Gbear  Thanks for making this thread and for sharing your experiences, I think this is something a lot of people can relate to and they will appreciate hearing your thoughts and having the space to share their own  I think something that helped me when I felt pressured by the adults in my life, was the realisation that they are all humans just like me - and they don't really know what they're doing either, we're all just making it up as we go. And we're also all separate humans who need to form our own values. I really like the phrase "Comparison is the thief of joy" and I try to think about this whenever I find myself comparing my successes to others. Is there anything you've found that helps you @Gbear when you're really feeling this pressure? It's so lovely to read how passionate you are about advocating for others, self-care and unconditional love, is there anything that helps you to turn this inwards? Like asking yourself, "what would I say to a friend if they were in my situation"?   Keen to hear your and others thoughts on this  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf sorry last night was such a rough one for you and that you were feeling so terrible  are you feeling any better today? Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you today  ... View more

Hey @CurrentlyTurningOut  This sounds like such a rough situation to be going through, I'm so sorry this is happening. I think the idea of writing her a note to share how this is making you feel is a great idea, let us know how you go with this    Let us know too if you want to discuss getting any professional supports to chat to someone about this, i can imagine it must be weighing on your mind a lot. Kidshelpline or eheadspace are available if you wanted to have a one on one chat with someone about what you're going through. And taking some time to yourself to do something you enjoy sounds like a good plan to me too, what are you going to get up to? ... View more

Hey @Lost_Space_Explorer5 so sorry you've been sick! Hope your GP is able to help you feel better V soon! That does sounds like an unsettling feeling, was there anything in particular that got you feeling this way? Here for you @Lost_Space_Explorer5     ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 thats is nice to hear your mum made you some food  I get that things are feeling shitty right now and thinking about uni is really horrible  I wanted to check in and see how you're going today? Are you getting up to much? ... View more

Hey @SomeoneNADJS it sounds like last night was a bit of a rough one, I wanted to check in and see how the system is going today? Hope you're doing a bit better today  ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime did listening to music help your brain to slow down a bit? It is such a tough one, and I think like @Lost_Space_Explorer5 was saying we have all had shitty experiences that we then can't stop thinking about and its a horrible space to be in. I have definitely had job interviews where I've said things and later thought... "Why on earth did I say that I would never normally say that who am I" I think its good to remember that when you do a job interview or a big work meeting, it's really normal to be quite nervous and anxious about it, and its because you care. The person on the other side of this, if they are a nice person, should be respectful of this and understand the vulnerable position you're in.  Thank you for your drawing - I definitely relate to having those conversations! I think it is completely understandable to be feeling this way and it doesn't make you not-normal. Is there anything you can do while you're waiting to hear back from them? ... View more

Hey @MB95 I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. Sending lots of big sloth hugs and vibes your way    I'm hearing how over everything you are, and that you feel like it's hard to stay strong, I can only imagine how exhausted you must be and that that must be making things even more tough. I understand it's going to be a tough couple of days for you and we're here to support you however we can. You are really important to us and we want you to be ok  Thanks for letting us know you're safe, I understand you're not feeling safe though and this must feel really overwhelming. Do you want to chat through some coping strategies to use for the next couple of days? ... View more

Hey @Musta100  Thanks for sharing this, it's always comforting to read that we're not alone and that someone is going through the same thing we are. And it must be nice to be able to share this with your brother and have him understand. Thanks for jumping in and letting others feel less alone  ... View more

Hey @SapienOddity  Thank you for sharing this here with us, I understand this must be pretty confusing and a lot to think about. It's understandable to be feeling stressed and overwhelmed about this, but I want you to know you're not alone in feeling this way Not everyone who experiences dissociation during sex has a history of childhood sexual assault, though I understand why you are thinking about this and wondering about repressed memories. Have you ever sought professional support around this? Some people find it helpful to chat to a psychologist/counsellor about issues around dissociation to try and figure out what might be causing it, is this something you would be interested it? We're here for you @SapienOddity please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you through this  ... View more

It definitely was bittersweet @Lost_Space_Explorer5 - he and I had bonded a lot, but he is bonding with his new fam pretty quick which is what it's all about and i'm delighted <3   Y'all do have a solid sense of humour and frequently make me lol. I get that sometimes laughing about things makes them easier to cope with.  It sounds like your friend is pretty concerned about you @Lost_Space_Explorer5, are you going to see them again soon? That is really nice that she is understanding, it's good to have friends like that    ... View more

That makes sense @MB95 <3 It's tough when we're not feeling the best and neither are our friends. I just want to make sure y'all take time out when you need it and check in with how you're going. I hope that makes sense  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf so sorry you weren't doing well last night  How are you doing today? Thinking of you  ... View more

Hey @Jardin  This must be a really tough feeling to be managing and I'm sorry to hear you and you're sister don't have a good relationship. I think given you two don't have a great relationship it's understandable to be feeling uncomfortable, are there other things that she does out of spite that have made you concerned about your belongings? Im sorry this is having such an impact on your life, if you're feeling like you are afraid to leave the house this must be very affecting, have you spoken to anyone else about this? Like someone else in your home? I hope some other peeps are able to jump in here for some support and offer some ideas  ... View more