Just checking in to see how you're doing @roseisnotaplant? ... View more

Hey @megb, would you consider seeing a psychologist out of school? I did that when I was in Year 10/11 and found it really helpful. Oh, wow, you play heaps of instruments! Do you try to practice often? ... View more

For yesterday: 1. My friend made me a Milo at work! 2. Listened to a couple of interesting podcasts 3. One of my friends is in Canada atm and said they really want to see me when they get back! 4. Mum brought me some shoes. ... View more

Hey @hopethepiano! Congratulations on getting through your first year of uni!! The first year is the hardest, I think, because everything is all so new, and you're almost through! Do you have any plans for the break? Family stuff sucks, huh? Could you set yourself a goal of when you'd like to be able to move out by? It might not be as soon as you'd like, but maybe having a concrete goal could make moving out seem like more of a real possibility?   ... View more

I guess everyone's brains work a little differently @j95 and it can be really frustrating when one part doesn't work as well. I know you have plenty of great skills though! e.g. skateboarding and footy, which your brain allows you to do! Hope you're okay today! ... View more

Hey @Alec29, that sounds like a really frightening experience! How have you been coping since then? ... View more

How was the road trip @redhead? ... View more

Hey @N1ghtW1ng, that's great that the guy was planning on coming to where you live! When's that happening? Best of luck with it! ... View more

Hey @j95, any news on the housing situation? ... View more

Hey @brightonion899, well done on taking up piano lessons again! And playing every day too - you're doing some great self-care! Also, I really respect your interest in building genuine emotional connections with others. That's something I value very highly as well and it's nice to know that there are others out there with the same value/s!   If the psych appointment has already happened, how did that go?  ... View more

Hey @MemphisBelle congratulations on getting a part in that movie!! Let us know when/what you find out!   And regarding your concerns, I think what you said makes sense. I can see why you'd want to avoid certain places if there are likely to be bullies/mean people there. And your hobbies and interests are yours, and they certainly do not define you. I'm glad your boss is understanding about finding another solution to the problem. By acting up, do you mean that one of the other workers hasn't been very nice to you/others? How nice of people to say they'd prefer you to cover his shifts - you must do a great job!  ... View more

Hey @scared01 psych sessions can be a bit disheartening sometimes. I think it's great that you've recognised how you feel about it. When's your next session? Do you think you could discuss this feeling of being disheartened with the psych? And maybe you could come up with some specific goals/things you want to discuss or accomplish in sessions so you don't feel as disheartened in future? I agree with what the psych said in regards to your conversation with your mother - you did a great job!  ... View more

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Hey @Okaykay I just want to second what the others have said - you don't deserve this kind of treatment. The fact that he's telling you you're imaginings things or the way things happened is a cruel and manipulative thing to do and I want you to know that your experience is real and valid.   Like @DirtWitch, I'm wondering if it might be possible for you to move out? ... View more

@mlang166 I hope you're having/had a good time at the pool today! Feel free to start another thread about the school stuff. I'm glad you were able to stand up to the boy who started it - how did that feel? ... View more

Great news that you're able to travel independently now @Matty D, I'm glad to hear it! ... View more

That would be super frustrating @scared01. We're here for you!   ... View more

Great question @Mellie2395! ... View more

Great idea @redhead I think I'm going to try some colouring in today too! ... View more

You made it through another Friday at school @j95, hooray!! ... View more

Well done @mspaceK!   I'm proud of myself because I managed to get some work done on an assignment today and I also managed to take a photo with a friend and didn't immediately feel ugly/gross. And I finally got some journaling done, which made a massive positive impact on my mood. ... View more

Hey @FootyFan26 hope the writing helps, if you decide to try it! How's the weekend going for you? ... View more

Hey @roseisnotaplant hope the weekend is going well and that you've been able to do some more gardening! Hope the appointments next week go well, too! ... View more

@j95 I relate to this thread so much, except like @Birdeye my fear is around becoming my mother and I want to thank you both for posting because I felt so reassured reading what you'd written.   That's some pretty solid evidence as to why you're not like your dad @j95. And one way I try to think of it is that even if I exhibit the behaviour she would e.g. pushing other people away, being really irrational, what's important is how I react, how I pick myself up afterwards, and the same is true for you. I saw your post apologising for how you spoke to some people on here the other night, and I think that is a massive step away from your dad and towards you becoming your own person. What do you reckon about that? ... View more

Hey @MarianGC glad you've been trying to study, exercise and eat healthily. How have you been the past few days? ... View more

I hope you're able to let your teacher know @honky and I hope your placement went OK on Friday ... View more

Hey @MidnightMoments, how's the weekend treating you? ... View more

This is really brave of you @j95 and I just wanted to pop in here and say I'm really proud of you for taking responsibility for your behaviour ... View more

Hey @Pariscat16, No worries! Around self-diagnosing, I can see how it would be helpful to have some sort of label or category for you to be able to put yourself in. Having said that, I would caution against it, just because not everyone will fit every symptom/trait of a diagnosis and it might lead you down a rabbit hole in terms of all the different information available on the internet etc. and not all of that information is reliable.   In regards to triggers for panic attacks, there might not ever be any, but if you are trying to identify them, maybe you could look for warning signs. I do that for when my anxiety might skyrocket or my self-esteem might be dropping. For me, warning signs are swearing, either in my head or out loud, which I don't often do but will do much more frequently when anxious. Also thoughts such as "I should have done..." or "I should be..." and avoiding (or not having the energy for) writing in my journal Can you identify any of your warning signs?  ... View more

Best of luck with year 12 exams @Alec29! How has the weekend been treating you? Hope you've been able to study and manage those worries around self-esteem/your weight. That's one of the more annoying side effects of medication. In regards to self-esteem, are there strategies you could use or things you usually do to help with that? ... View more