I am proud that I'm another step closer to getting my driving license  ! ... View more

Hi @GorLyman, I am really sorry to hear that this is something you can relate to. It must be so incredibly difficult and frustrating at times. Is there anything that helps give you some relief when your back is playing up? ... View more

@Sophia-RO Yeah, they're really cool. I get to see them on Thursday!! ... View more

Go on dude, don't give up! But if to say truly I don't understand why the casinos are banned, because it is a way to relax for many people. They think bout the casino like a way to go out and spend some i,e with people, maybe playing poker or blackjack. Sometimes they lose, but they knew that they could, they are adults, so they don't harm anyone. I live in Indonesia and casinos are banned here too, even online ones, so I play with a help of agent ... View more

@gina-RO I miss you 😢 ... View more

I'm so sorry to hear that. I have dreams that predict a future event too. Usually when I'm sad or hurt from somebody breaking my heart. ... View more

"It’s that time of year where all Aussies in the south lose the ability to cope and people start pairing their thongs with fleecy jumpers."   LOL As an Aussie from the south, I have indeed begun to pair my thongs with fleecy jumpers. ... View more

my hobbies inlcude:   baking- esp deserts art and craft things horse riding creative writing and journalling     ... View more

  I can definitely relate to this. Leaving high school made me realise that I don't really know how to reach out and make new friends. In school you are lumped in with a group of people 5 days a week so for the most part you don't have to take charge of your social life (Eg taking risks by asking people to hang out, arranging to catch up with friends regularly, navigate busy schedules, worry about not having enough money to go out).   It's really hard to make friends at uni particularly at unis that don't have much of a campus/social events. So you are definitely not alone in this! And you are so right that most people already have friends from high school so it must be really tough moving somewhere new.     You make some really good points about social media - we do really need to continuously remind ourselves on a daily basis that it isn't real life and people try really hard to look like they are having a good time. This is such an important topic with social media gaining momentum and I am really glad this forum exists!    ... View more

Hey Snuffle-nose    My parents are old school too and when I feel irritated by them I just walk away or go silent and just wait until things have cooled down and that usually works for me but I do understand how it can affect you though.    Finding an outlet is really important like writting how you feel or exercising or something just to make you feel better :)   Is there something you can do that can help? ... View more

When you are from different countries the teaching cultures get in the of decent help from folks who hard on teachings like,"The elders know you best..." or the "Children are not to heard but seen theory..." Boy, I hate that saying!!!! I am from a Asian family and sometime they expect too much of me, as they want me to happy 100 % at all times, I long to bellow at em, ,THAT IS PLAIN IMPOSSIBLE, AND DON'T SAY i DO NOT KNOW., AS I HAVE SEEN YOU BLOW YOUR STACK AS MUCH AS I DO WITH MINE! THE WAY YOU WHIP MY HIDE EVERY TIME VERBALLY AND EMOTIONALLY WHEN I BLOW MY TOP IS DOUBLE STANDARDS!!!!!! ... View more

Hi Snuffles,   If they have suggested that you see a psychologist for your anger and sleep issues, then this will likely be your best option for the long-term. Maybe you could speak to this psychologist about what particular things make you angry so you can address the underlying reason as to why you automatically feel and act like this.   When you first feel yourself getting angry, try and relax (http://au.reachout.com/Factsheets/R/Relaxation-training), just focus on anything besides the thing that started frustrating you. If you don’t feel like you have calmed down you could call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 anytime 24/7.   Let us know how you go, and I do hope these techniques help you.   bethechange ... View more

i'm not sure how wisdomous i am, but perhaps that's part of my wisdom - if you think already know it all, you're dead wrong ;) what i've learnt is that as soon as you think you have everything sorted - it changes. Change truly is the only constant, so you have to learn to throw your hands up in the air and just go with what happens. I've also learned that the hardest thing to do in life is just to accept yourself for who you are, but to keep questioning yourself also means that you're not taking anything for granted and it keeps life interesting. I've learned that love comes in many, many forms and that if you're constantly searching for the 'perfect partner' you might miss out on my other wonderful kinds of love and relationships that might end up being more important. I've also learned that I find it hard to be succinct about some things ;) JD ... View more

Hello Lex and other people,   Yes I am taking serious matters about my sleep patterns, ie: bad dreams and waking up screaming. I have arranged seeing my sleep speicalist.   I suffer from sleep apeona and Restless Leg Sydrome, can't stop kicking my legs in my sleep. As I am restless sleeper it will be hard to track my problem down with the dreams. As I got a truck of medical aliments to due with it will be like finding needle in haystack!   I am seeing my Phychologist , Phych Dr and social worker to top off!!!! We'll see how I go. ... View more

You could upload it to another website (like imgur.com) and then post a link to it in here? Be sure that it complies with our guidelines before you post it though. :) ... View more

Awww i felt to uplifted after reading this. You have such a great attitude and I think you're completely right about one door closing and another one opening. Who knows what's just around the corner.... :) ... View more

Hello Benny,   My caseworker cancelled out........not good......as now I gotta pick my feet up by myself.......Nothing new to me coping myself. Been there done that, less then fun. I fear going out of the house alone as I might get into a fight or argument with someone. As I am often very hot headed.   Me I think enforced isolation is the key for now until I get to talk to them! ... View more

Hi Gang.....   Yes warmer weather makes me feel better then those, cold rainy overcast days I know so well where I am. When it warmer my adrenalin pump faster and I really get reved up!   On yes, sometimes I trash myself up, because sometime I tend push myself though the pain barrier!!!!{stupid thing to do] As I make a total wreak of myself and need at least 2-3 to recover!!!!   ... View more

Hi Snuffles, I know how you feel - I got to a point where I felt like everyone around me was treating me like crap at one point. I found that anger is a really awful emotion though - it made me feel worse and took so much energy feeling that way. I find that the best way is to ignore the people showing you disrespect and push them out of your life. When it's appropriate, definitely tell them the way they're treating you is not okay - but a rational approach to that has often worked much better than that for me than an angry one. I'd really encourage you to read a couple of the articles here on reachout about anger and how to deal with it: http://au.reachout.com/All-about-anger http://au.reachout.com/how-to-deal-with-anger Do you see a counsellor or talk to anyone else about how you're feeling? I'd absolutely recommend you talk to Kids Helpline about how you're feeling to come up with some better coping strategies. They're on 1800 55 1800. They do also have online counselling if you don't feel like talking to someone is right for you: http://www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/get-help/web-counselling/ Take care, JD ... View more

Hey Snuffles,   I have had similar experiences with people close to me who have died - but usually for me they appear vividly in dreams. I don't really look it so much as they being still around, but more as the process of my subconscious brain grieving and processing the loss. The more it has happened to me,  the more comfortable I get with it.   So I don't know if your grandmother actually appeared to you, or it was your brain just coming to terms with her departure - but I don't really think it matters. Either way it suggests you are working through the grief of her death and coming to terms with it.   Take care,     Benny ... View more

glad to hear you're better, Snuffles. I agree - MM definitely sounds like you should see a doc or physio or something who can help. ... View more

About the Par Oympicans I feel they deserve more then they get, as in other countries, the diffrences of able and disabled is wider.....Some countries treat them very badly.   As they with the strong frame of mind they have,they could out do a number  able bodied people in the same sport.I dream of a day when we can go out without having those nasty stares and the scornful comments made behind our backs![I may not be alone dream this] ... View more

hi snuffles   sorry to hear about your grandma and your other troubles.   forgetting to take your meds happens a lot for several reasons.   a daily alarm on your phone at a convenient time or before/after you do a daily task like brushing your teeth might help.   you could mark it on a calender everytime you take the medication and see if that helps you integrate it in your daily routine. you could always reward yourself as well if you improve.   learning about why you're taking your meds, how they work and the other benefits in depth might improve motivation as well.      ... View more

Yes getting help can a hair raising topic, but I have need it at times so, I just pick phone and try and get me. But if I can't get them I then make personal visit at their reception! I say what I need and I don't mince words either!   I often get what I am looking as I blurt how I am feeling out and ask for help. They were helpful to me and polite as I try as polite as possible although I am so enraged inside me. They tell me what to do and I go home and sleep.....I try and sleep it off if I can! ... View more