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Need to talk to someone

PhanelopeContributor

Need to talk to someone

Hi guys. I really feel like I need to talk to someone. I'm not really in a crisis at the moment so feel silly calling a crisis number. I've just got so much crap going through my head and can't sort it out. One of the friends I usually talk to has just had a baby (like yesterday) the other one it seems I only call when I've got a problem lately and I feel bad calling on her again. Anyone know of any support lines that offer counselling but aren't really for a crisis?

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Unknown userMember

Re: Need to talk to someone

I'm not sure @Phanelope if you've tried beyond blue before. I don't think you need to be in crisis to call them. It's possibly worth a try. I'm sure I've called them a long time ago when not in crisis and they were helpful.

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PhanelopeContributor

Re: Need to talk to someone

Thank You! It looks like that's what I need.

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Unknown userMember

Re: Need to talk to someone

Hi @Phanelope,

Nice to meet you, I dont think we have meet before

@Former-Member is right Beyond Blue can have a chat to you on the phone.

Another option is the Samaritans Helpline who you can call on 135 247 24/7.

You could also give us a call at the SANE Help Centre on 1800 18 7263. We dont provide counselling as such but are happy to talk to you about what is happening for you and support you if you need

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Need to talk to someone

Welcome @Phanelope
The others have provided some great referrals to helplines to chat to mental health professionals.

I'd also like to flag that this Forum is also a great place to connect with people who may've had similar experiences 🙂

So feel free to vent, ask for advice and/or support

Nik

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: Need to talk to someone

@Phanelope I agree with @NikNik.
This forum sight is a safe, non judgemental, anonymous place where you can just have a general chitchat, ask questions, or unload what's going on for you.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Need to talk to someone

i agree with @utopia@NikNik @Phanelope

the forums are great

though there is beyond blue they also have webchat as well and they are quite good as well

depending on age theres also headspace and kidshelpline- up to 25yrs old

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outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Need to talk to someone

i agree with @utopia@NikNik @Phanelope

the forums are great for a wide range of things and the sane helpline is handy as well

though there is beyond blue they also have webchat as well and they are quite good as well

depending on age theres also headspace and kidshelpline- up to 25yrs old

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