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Unknown user | Member | Last message 6 years ago

First real job whilst studying

I recently started working casually whilst studying online with TAFE (the job is conditional on the basis that I complete my Certificate III while working with them. I love working there, but the job has been full-on (seven to nine and half hours a

Our storiesCreated 6 years ago

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jamesle2015 | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

melbourne cup is not 'long weekend'

in the media they always say it's a long weekend but it's not... retail is open on Monday, other people are working so why do they always say this? Tuesday is the public holiday but Monday is a working day Retail people are working on Tuesday as well Craz

Recovery ClubCreated 6 years ago

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Hello5 | Casual Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Job anxiety

Hello, I have had three jobs in two years. Two of them I had to leave due to stress and anxiety and even depression. I've been unemployed for two months and was just starting to relax and enjoy life again when an acquaintance suggested I apply for a job i

Welcome and getting startedCreated 6 years ago

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 6 years ago

Brain Dumping

This week someone told me they did a "brain dump" a term that I had not previously heard of. A brain dump is similar but different to a journal. It is a simple technique to help you declutter your mind and thoughts - writing down all the thoughts y

Friends, families and carersCreated 6 years ago

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Rubyrose1 | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

tired of being me

it's a beautiful day here today and I've vacuumed out the house and now I'm sitting on the couch thinking about all the things I should be doing and I can't do any of them. The past couple of days I have been feeling very unwell with a strained neck and n

Something’s not rightCreated 6 years ago

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Powderfinger | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Why I feel so very angry.

Why I feel angry. I need to vent and write. I need feedback/comments. I cannot do everything on my own. I may take days to respond but I will respond. I like to take breathing space to calm myself and reflect. This is about the end of my rel

Something’s not rightCreated 6 years ago

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Bow | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Not great today

I really don’t feel great today. I had a horrible nights sleep, took me ages to fall asleep with my anxiety stirring and I woke a number of times during the night with it hitting me again. This beast is getting worse and don’t know how much more I c

Something’s not rightCreated 6 years ago

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30something | Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

withdrew from my TAFE course :(

So back in July when things were starting to feel very hopeless for me in terms of finding employment, i enrolled in a TAFE (Certificate III in Health Administration). It seemed like a really good idea at the time, except for a number of things. Fir

Recovery ClubCreated 6 years ago

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Adrift1 | Casual Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Reaching out

Hi all, I've never posted to a forum like this before but I've reached a crisis point and I need - I'm not sure really what I need - advice? Understanding? Anyone who has been through similar experiences? My beautiful mum passed away on Boxing Day la

Welcome and getting startedCreated 6 years ago

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Powderfinger | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

When you're ready to let go of grief and loss

It is the 7th year anniversary of my best friend's death in 2015 coming up in a few weeks. It took me a long time to accept he is no longer here. Those are facts now. He has been gone for seven years. Losing a best friend is a horrible ordeal

Recovery ClubCreated 6 years ago

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