Hi @MKayla the anxiety you're experiencing sounds really tough :( Reaching out for support can take a lot of courage and I'm so glad that you have posted on ReachOut.   I noticed in your other posts that you are seeing a psychologist. How has that been for you?   Please call Kids Helpline or Lifeline if you are feeling like you need to talk with a counsellor now about what you are experiencing. Do you have any plans to harm yourself?  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf sounds like last night was really difficult for you :( Is it okay if I check in to see how you're feeling now? ... View more

@Sam9631 it can take a lot of strength to prioritise self-care, I hope you had a restful day and good sleep :) ... View more

Hey @Blurryphaced it's awesome that you're noticing some positives and things you've done well during your day and taking note of some goals or tasks you're hoping to improve on next time. There's a great thread on ReachOut called Three Positives of Today here that you might be interested in checking out :)    Is it okay if I check in with you to see how you are going? ... View more

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Well done @Tasi! No need to apologise it's a super busy time :) Something good today: I cleaned and tidied my bedroom very thoroughly ... View more

I'm looking forward to having the morning to myself tomorrow :) ... View more

1. Went for a walk with a friend in a park 2. Did my third consecutive day in a row of meditation and yoga (trying really hard to build this back into my routine again!) 3. Spent some time this morning with my partner and their new puppy ... View more

Well done @ecla34 and @Tasi for submitting your thesis! Such a huge amount of work. I just submitted mine too recently :D  @drpenguinthat's awesome I hope you enjoy making homemade hummus! Youtube is definitely my inspiration for cooking too, you can find a recipe for anything! What is something that has inspired you and why? I've recently had the privilege of supporting some people that were going through a really difficult time through my student placement. I have felt very inspired by their resilience and strength to keep on trying despite so many hardships. I'm also two weeks away from finishing my University degree and am also feeling really inspired by the freedom that non-student life holds :) This quote has been particularly relevant lately - ... View more

Such a great topic for this time of year! @Esperanza67 :) ... View more

Thanks for sharing @LizO1997 :) ... View more

Wow they've really piled the work on, will you be writing about anything that you find interesting in the essays? ... View more

Ah I see and you defs wanna make the most of those sleep ins! Do you still have one more week of school hols? ... View more

@Bananatime04 sorry must have missed that one. There's so many great photo apps these days so much fun to be had :) Fair enough, it kinda sucks missing out on that extra hour of sleep hey. What do you hate about daylight savings? ... View more

Just going to tag some of our newest members! Welcome :D @REEKID @Richardnathan @Cheezels @blarison631 @Eres-Fuerte @bababamenda @fied @LizO1997 ... View more

@Bananatime04 I'm trying to make the most of the daylight savings making my day feel longer :) Did you have much on for today? ... View more

Do you have a tradition for grand final? Not really to be honest - I usually just spend time with friends and enjoy the public holiday :D   Is daylight saving time good or evil? Great - I am loving the extra hour of light because it gives me some extra energy!   Where is your favourite place to go during Spring time? Anywhere in nature - the beach, forrest, park. Super excited to do some day or weekend trips when I finish Uni! What would your ideal Halloween costume be? That Marge gif is one of the best I've seen! I like the 'classic' halloween costumes (Eg vampire, witch, etc). ... View more

Love this question @Bananatime04! Probably American just because of my dietary needs - China looks so interesting to visit though. Would you rather go to the moon or mars? ... View more

@Bananatime04 ah that sounds super frustrating - is it a ReachOut survey? I'm sorry to hear that :( Is there anything you could do tonight to help you feel a little bit better? I'm doing okay just trying to do some self-care tonight and relax :) ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 is it okay if I check in with you - how are you going? Is ReachOut working for you now? ... View more

Love reading everyones positives :) 1. Got home a little early and decided to prioritise self-care - had a bath and planning to do some meditation and yoga soon :D 2. Daylight savings 3. Submitted my honours research paper last night and feeling a bit of a weight off after that ... View more

Haha @JanaG that made me smile :) Lag ... View more

@Pasta it sounds like you think your family or friends would be pretty understanding about what you've been going through but you wouldn't want them to feel worried about you? Does that sound like I'm on the right track? It sounds like chatting with friends is a really good distraction for you and you don't feel as low when you're doing that at school or online. Would you be able to tell me a bit more about messages being partly the cause of how you've been feeling? ... View more

Hey @Pasta I can definitely understand not wanting to feel like people are thinking of you or treating you differently. It's completely up to you if you want to chat to someone in your life or a professional about what's been going on for you. What do you think a friend, your mum or a counsellor might think if you told them about how you've been feeling? You mentioned it was mostly at night that you've been experiencing the depressive states and difficult thoughts and feelings. Is there anything during the day that you think helps you to feel a little bit better? ... View more

Hi @Pasta it sounds like you're dealing with so much at the moment. I can only imagine how difficult and how much strength you must have to keep showing up at school and your work placement when you've been feeling like that.  I'm wondering what you are doing right now to be able to keep showing up for school and work?   Reaching out to see a doctor or counsellor for the first time can be really nerve wracking but it can be so helpful to talk to to someone about how you've been feeling. Do you have a GP or a counsellor at your school that you feel like you could trust or would feel comfortable talking about this with?   I'm also going to link this page here - it has heaps of info about getting help and what that process can be like for other young people. Feel free to check if out if you think this could be helpful for you :) ... View more

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Love this activity idea @Jess1-RO :)    Pick a gif that represents your relationship with study at the moment I couldn't choose just one!      Tell us a little bit about your studies I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Psychology. I've finished all of my psychology classes and am now finishing up my last placement and my honours. It's been a 6 year journey and I am on the home stretch :)    What do you enjoy about your studies? Everything I have learnt throughout the course has been really interesting and I feel so privileged to be able to study at University.    What are the signs that you are stressed from studying/experiencing study stress? - Not being able to sleep or relax  - Constant thoughts about to-do lists  - Headaches  - Shaking - Not being as patient as I normally am - Tiredness - Feeling like my head is 'full'   These tend to happen as the semester comes to an end and all of my final assessments are due :P    What are your top study stress busters/coping strategies? - Starting my assignments as early as I can so I can chip away at them - Scheduling time for socialising, exercise and meals - Using my diary to plan - Debriefing with other students  - Practising gratitude  - Reminding myself that is it okay and normal to not be able to fit everything in   Set a goal for managing study stress! @Jess1-RO I think planning a start and finish time for study is such a great idea - I'm definitely going to try to start doing that more often.  ... View more

@Maryhadalittlelamb thank you for sharing all of the things that you have learnt about mental health these are some really valuable insights. It's great to have the reminder that it's okay not to be okay and that there is always help out there if you need it  ♥ ... View more

I'm looking forward to the long weekend coming up in two weeks :D @scared01 all the best with your appointments and operation ... View more