Hey @Forwardthinking , I didn't even know fashion business was a thing, our year 12 careers advisor had a limited manual hahaha that sounds really interesting.   I'm doing health promotion, which is far less creative but I still think it's interesting! Only 2 more assignments for this semester- woohoo kachoo!    Aside from the study, I like playing basketball and embarrassing addictive games on my phone haha! Lovely to meet you! ... View more

This campaign is so brilliant!    I was just going to look at the site and now I'm watching the videos haha! There are so many!!   Things I liked: Ryan Fitzgerald: "It's just the beginning' Sarah Harris: "These exams do not define your life" David Campbell "Don't overstuff your desk with novelty items" hahaha and "Life is going to be fine"   All messages I needed to listen to and take in during my year 12 exams. Again, I love this campaign. Great work guys!! ... View more

Hey team, I'm Rach!   1. How did you spend the last weekend? Studying, mostly. I also got to hang out with my mum in the sun, which was lovely :)   2. What is something you are grateful for and why? I am grateful for... my mum! haha I think the appreciation for both of my parents just grows over time.    3. Tell us:what is your first impression of the forum community? (be nice!!!) Wellll.... I loved it! I couldn't actually beieve there was such a safe and supportive space online.   4. What's the last song you listened to (share the vid!)? Arrows!       5. What are you looking forward to this month? Finishing uni. Breath of relief.  ... View more

Hey @Forwardthinking and welcome to RO   First off, what a busy weekend, making use of every inch- love it! I'm glad you like it here on RO, we do too. Keep posting and joining in :)  And another busy month for you too! Oh my gosh early congrats on the degree- I finally, finally finish 6 months from now and I am already hanging out for that relief and pride in actually getting it done, and the hard working being worth it! What type of music do you do?  ... View more

Back in the day I think most of my celeb "crushes" were just guys that my sister and her friends said were hot haha think back to Aaron and Nick Carter and Freddie Prince Junior hahahaha! ... View more

Hey @Sap0    That writing comp sounds awesome! For someone over here that cannot committ to a 2000 word essay, I think that's huge. Massive good luck from me, maybe I'll be reading it one day! ... View more

Does anyone watch that? ... View more

Hey @drhalloween ,   Thanks for posting. Sounds like this is really worrying you at the moment. First off, here are some info sheets on herpes and STI's so we're square on the facts.    I would say the first thing that might be helpful is to speak with your GP. They are the ones with the best knowledge, and will be able to give you the most correct answer. If they say there is a possibility of transferring the virus, it would probably be a good idea to speak with your girlfriend about it. If this is close to the time when she is visiting then in person might be a good way. I know that is not an easy conversation to have but it's obvious that you care for her very much and I;m guessing she feels much the same way. I think when you care about each other so much, keeping things honest and open is really important.    Try not to beat yourself up about this, the fact that you are so worried shows how much you care about her and how you woudn't do anything to intentionally hurt her. Speak to your doc and go from there. Hopefully there is no issue but if there is let her know that you are there to support and help her. All the best. ... View more

Hey @motorhead  First off, yeah that sucks. No one likes to be scammed. Important thing here though is to try not to beat yourself up about it. We all make mistakes and feel like massive idiots. But, nothing good comes out of hating on yourself. Have you tried any techniques to get it out of your system? For me, playing sport or listening to music can be great to get my mind off things. Some of these might work for you too.    I'm really sorry it happened, I guess it feels pretty shit at the moment. Try to push through it and move on to better things :) ... View more

Hey @_sagira_ , you're right in thinking this will be a difficut time changing psychologists but you have a very mature and well prepared approach to it. I think having the online counsellor there is really good, use them as much as you need to during this time. Have you looked at other psychologists available where you're moving to?    Also remember that everyone here at ReachOut are here to help and support as much as we can too :) ... View more

Hey @JA123 that sounds like a really mature decision with your uni subjects. Well done. It's absolutely right that you take care of you first. Keep letting us know how everything is going :) ... View more

Negative: I have a really busy next few weeks coming up... Positive: I can recognise that and now plan how to tackle them!   Negative: Stuck inside all day studying when it's lovely and sunny outside. Positive: I have a big window! ... View more

It was killing me! Haha I'll go with it! LIFODADF ... View more

Oh man @redhead I really want to get this! Is it supposed to be Controller (just one L short)? ... View more

Mother Ducks Talk Really Enthusiastically    R T A Y H ... View more

5 things I can see   Guitar case (not mine!) Heater Scarf Purpley sky TV   4 things I can feel   Smooth keyboard Blocked nose :( Legs crossed on each other The table against my leg   3 things I can hear   A movie playing in the other room Cars drivng past My neighbour opening their door   2 things I can smell   Not much with my blocked nose....   1 good thing about myself I have nice eyes. ... View more

Why are our answers only seen in black and white? ... View more

Hey @JA123 , a plan is a great start! It shows that you're serious about trying to find a way that works. Can you see anything in the plan that maybe didn't work or held you back?    When I was going through a really hard time one of my counsellors told me I had to forgive myself when I made mistakes. This sounded almost impossible. It took me a long time to do it and I still struggle with it a bit but I really think it made a huge difference in my recovery. Just because things don't always go to plan doesn't mean it's still not a step forward :)   How are you going this week? ... View more

Hey @JA123 , welcome to ReachOut! It's always good to see new people joining, so make yourself at home :)   Firstly, it sounds like you have a great support team around you which is really important, even though your friends don't live in the same state. It also seems that you're very aware of how your feeling and how this can affect you.    First off, great to have made those friends at uni, I actually think it can be quite hard sometimes because you move from class to class so quickly. It's a tough situation when you feel like you just want to hide and get through the class. How have you gone when you have seen your friends like this at uni? Sometimes I get the same feeling but being made to socialise and communicate with me can actually be a huge lift to my mood- even though it was probably the thing I was dreading most in the world. It is hard but maybe they might be helpful (without even knowing they are!).    One other idea, maybe talking to one of your friends interstate when you are feeling like this but have to go to uni? Because they understand you so well even just some support or understanding might be helpful too.   You sound like a really strong person, to have been fighting this and to be able to recognise it so well. Keep it up and let us know how you're going.  ... View more

  Negative: I have very little money :( Positive: I have a job trial this week! ... View more

Hey @j95 justwishing you all the best for today and what follows. It's good that you feel supported by your girlfriend. All the best and let us know if you need more support :) ... View more

Hey @_sagira_ I hope you find writing it out to be therapeutic :) Good on you! ... View more

@hartley_ big decisions, but very exciting ones too! I love a good pros and cons list.. haha! Good luck!! ... View more

Finally have a job trial, hope it goes well... eek! ... View more

Hey hey @Magnum and @novelgirl , Welcome!!   Always good to have more people at RO, if you need some info on whatever topic just serch in the bar at the top, like this sheet on loneliness. The forums are great if you have any issues on everyday life or things a bit more serious, there's always someone hear to listen and I'm sure you guys have a lot to contribute to :)   Aaaand if you haven't already come on in and introduce yourselves! ... View more

Hey @snorlax (getting some awesome gameboy colour Pokemon flashbacks by the way!)   Welcome!   Looking forward to seeing you around the forums :) ... View more