Hi @DoubleDipped, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through all of this at the moment. The above post answers your question really well, and I reckon it could be useful for you. I've attached some links that I believe that you may find helpful; http://au.reachout.com/Self-harm-support-services http://forums.au.reachout.com/t5/Something-s-not-right/Self-harm-distractions/m-p/67895#M3617 http://au.reachout.com/Depression Well done for posting on ReachOut, I look forward reading your future post's. All the best @DoubleDipped ... View more

Hi Abby, Welcome back, well done for posting another post on ReachOut, hopefully many more to come. I personally don't know understand what it is like to try and hide your scars, but from knowing other people that have had too try and hide their scars, it can be quite a difficult process. From experience with people that have experienced self-harming, initially for a while some people do try and hide their scars more so, then say a year later as an example. In saying that though, a sense of consciousness about the scars on their body is still prevalent though for a long period of time, depending where the scars are, how noticeable the scars are and so forth. I see this situation like this quote (if that's what you want to call it), that I wrote up; At the end of the day, we are who we are, The scars are ingrained in us and has made us become who we are today, But from today, Our past isn't our future. All the best Abby ... View more

Hi @N1ghtW1ng, YAY for holidays, HEY! You're right, they can be quite boring, but good on ya for texting yo friends, to try and arrange something to do. Sometimes we all as humans have to do certain uncomfortable things to get somewhere, because it's new and fresh to our senses, so I believe there's absolute no harm in suggesting to her what yo thinking to do. The ideas above are some good examples as to what to do. Believe in yourself, you can do it All the best @N1ghtW1ng ... View more

Hi @Mickey96 It is beyond not okay! It astonishes me that has happened, and I'm sorry that use have had to go through all of this. Discrimination of any form, is not okay, and action should be taken. Is there anybody you can speak to about this? Like, school welfare worker, somebody that you trust, etc. Also, well done for speaking on ReachOut about this. All the best @Mickey96 ... View more

Hi @Bee, I'm hearing you, from where you're coming from. Initially you're keen, you read over the material, then BAM!, deflation! Personally, I set priorities as to what needs to be done in order by due dates and so forth on a piece of paper, then gradually working on the assessment by saying to myself "I'm going to do this much today, tomorrow and so forth, until I get it fully done". Setting goals, having a space this is quite and somewhat peaceful, and having a solid understanding at to what the question is asking you is what I've found useful. Maybe even studying with your friend/s might be useful? Explore new avenues that works best for you, and for your learning. Go get it, and all the best @Bee ... View more

Hi @Pillow, That is so freaking AWESOME!!! I reckon you should be so proud of your achievement! Keep up the good work :) Proud of you Take care @Pillow ... View more

Interesting question @Sophie-RO If I was getting bullied I would like to think that I would go up to the person/people, and speak to them about the situation. If that didn't work, I probably would get outsiders for advice/assistance like; school teachers, mates etc When I was younger, I retaliated with being a 'bully' in return. ... View more

1) Initially I wouldn't tell my parents who I was dating 2) If I wasn't going so well at school 3) Secrets (Not sure what) 4) If I was getting bullied I can only think of 4, at the moment. ... View more

I find breathing exercises is a useful tool, to switch off and take a minute or two to relax. Also, music takes my mind too another level and world. I find if I finish work or even school as an example, on the drive to my next destination I crank up the music and my battery's are somewhat recharged again. ... View more

Hi Snuffle-nose, I'm hearing you as too why you are sick of it, but WELL DONE! on standing up for yourself, because you have every right like any other human to access that tram. People are always going too talk about other people regardless, and generally people do that when people (like yourself) are more vulnerable. Well done on expressing and sharing your experiences on ReachOut, I hope it's a valuable tool that you can utilise. Take care Snuffle-nose ... View more

Hi @Cupid123, From what you've written, it sounds like a difficult situation that you are in at the moment with your family. Being only 15 makes things somewhat more difficult, because your independence and freedom is limited compared to an 18 year old, let's say. As difficult as it is now, in the long run I believe for your own benefit you are better off living at home, unless if you are at harm, and/or by others. It sounds like your partner is a great support for you, and you've joined the forums so well done on that and welcome to ReachOut. I reckon keep venting to your partner and here at ReachOut, even communicating with your parents if that is somewhat possible. Maybe even look at possible creative ways of getting around it, without getting into too much trouble :) Take care ... View more

Hi @Creativegirl 12 It's a real shame it's 8 days away, but on the positive, now it's 5 days away. From reading what you've written, I think talking to a counsellor wouldn't be a bad option. In saying that, initially, it may be quite difficult, but hopefully within time that can become easier for you. I think it's amazing what talking can do for you, without even recognising. Keep hanging in there, you are doing an amazing job, stay strong Creativegirl12 I look forward reading your future posts. ... View more

Hi @ Creativegirl12, Sometimes at first, when facing new surroundings and people, it can become quite overwhelming initially. It sounds like that a dark patch is hovering over you, and annoying you, because you want to show that outgoing, funny, bubbly and self-confident personality. It’s okay not too always feel happy, but too always feel sad is not okay either. I’m wondering, are you speaking to anyone professionally in regards to your depression? Give it some more time, maybe try and stretch out your confident zone, and introduce yourself. Take small steps, and try and believe it will be okay. I believe in you. Thank you for posting, I look forward reading your future posts. Take care ... View more

Hi @ideasman14, It’s inevitable for relationships to have its up’s and down’s. Sometimes people say things that they don’t intently mean, and in the heat of the moment, sometimes we say some nasty things that we don’t actually mean. Hearing nasty comments from your love isn’t easy to listen to or accept, but when things cool off and use have had some time to think and reflect on what has happened, do you think it maybe possible for use two, too discuss what has happened? It seems like this has made you feel quite sh!t about yourself, and I don’t believe it’s solely all your fault. I’m thinking maybe take some time out, write some rap lyrics, express your emotions and feelings on the page, vent out loud, and when things are a tad calmer, maybe you and your love can talk about what happened. I look forward reading your future posts man, take care ideasman14. ... View more

That would be difficult, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had to go through all that, but looking on the positive side of things, you are still fighting through, and I get the impression that you are wanting things to change. You’re speaking about your situations on these forums, and that isn’t always easy to do, so well done on that, I’m proud of you for doing that. I’m wondering, are you speaking to anybody professionally like a counsellor or psychologist? Also, do you have friends that you maybe able to socialise with? I’m thinking if you take some small steps, (which can be difficult initially), and possibly have a close friend over and do something that use like together, or something along those lines. Take care creativegirl12 ... View more