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Forum: Veterans Board 06-05-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By OkieDokie
31 views and not a single reply...thanks guys.

31 views and not a single reply...thanks guys.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 05-05-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 958
Posted By OkieDokie
I've been wondering about this lately too. I've...

I've been wondering about this lately too. I've struggled with depression and self harm for 10 years now and thinking about having to fight it for the rest of my life seems like such a burden. Please...
Forum: Veterans Board 05-05-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,760
Posted By OkieDokie
I can't really offer any useful advice, but I...

I can't really offer any useful advice, but I just wanted to say that I agree that there needs to be more support for older self harmers. Also some people could use a serious dose of education and...
Forum: Veterans Board 05-05-2014, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By OkieDokie
Dealing with longterm unemployment - How do you do it?

So I've been looking for a stable job for a couple of years now. At the moment I'm delivering papers as it's the only thing I've been able to get, although I only earn on average $30/week, sometimes...
Forum: General Chat 23-04-2014, 02:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By OkieDokie
I prefer Kindle for most fiction books/books I'm...

I prefer Kindle for most fiction books/books I'm likely to read from front to back. Must have hard copy for non-fiction or reference stuff.
Forum: Veterans Board 13-02-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By OkieDokie
Thanks guys! The doc showed me some exercises...

Thanks guys! The doc showed me some exercises which involved rolling on your side before getting up which helps a bit. I've tried my best to stay calm and we've recently gotten aircon installed - the...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,250
Posted By OkieDokie
Staffys. I love their chunky robustness and their...

Staffys. I love their chunky robustness and their cute smiles.
Forum: Veterans Board 08-02-2014, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By OkieDokie
Vertigo is the pits!

Does anyone else here get vertigo? I'm just recovering from another episode right now - gosh it's horrendous. I suspect mine is connected to anxiety attacks cos I seem to get real stressed and a...
Forum: Veterans Board 02-10-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By OkieDokie
Letting people down and dealing with people trying to help?

How do you deal with letting people down? And also people who offer unsolicited advice/help but who inadvertently make things worse? I suffer from depression and also social anxiety and my bf and...
Forum: Veterans Board 29-01-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By OkieDokie
Trust and communication are definitely important....

Trust and communication are definitely important. Acting insecure and needy is usually a turnoff for most people and it can be a killer for long distance relationships. Sort out any arguments as soon...
Forum: Veterans Board 26-01-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,463
Posted By OkieDokie
My boyfriend and I usually watch tv and movies...

My boyfriend and I usually watch tv and movies together, go into town to check out festivals, live music or comedy, go to the pub, go out to dinner or stay home and try out a new recipe together,...
Forum: Veterans Board 14-05-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By OkieDokie
Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm trying to get a foot in...

Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm trying to get a foot in through an internship or reception/admin work, but it's pretty tough and like most industries, it's all a about who you know >.> :)
Forum: Veterans Board 11-05-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,276
Posted By OkieDokie
There does seem to be a bit of a double standard...

There does seem to be a bit of a double standard when males say they don't want kids vs females saying they don't want kids... Everyone should be able to live how they want without being judged or...
Forum: Veterans Board 11-05-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By OkieDokie
Looking for work - How to keep up motivation and hope?

Hey guys,

Just wondering how those of you looking for work, or who have had long spells of unemployment, managed to keep your heads up? I'm really struggling right now...it seems like every time I...
Forum: Veterans Board 04-05-2011, 02:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By OkieDokie
You're right in that people should speak up....

You're right in that people should speak up. However, there are reasons why people choose not to openly say "this is bad parenting, you need to change what you're doing" which don't stem from...
Forum: Veterans Board 03-05-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By OkieDokie
Hey, hang in there. Breakups are always so hard,...

Hey, hang in there. Breakups are always so hard, and even worse when you're stuck in limbo, not sure if there's a chance to get back together or if you should move on. Regardless of the outcome, now...
Forum: Veterans Board 03-05-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,044
Posted By OkieDokie
I've never been offended, but sometimes I do get...

I've never been offended, but sometimes I do get embarrassed or annoyed, depending on the context. I'd actually prefer for people to open their mouths and say something than to get those horrible...
Forum: Veterans Board 03-05-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By OkieDokie
SI doesn't discriminate for age, ethnicity,...

SI doesn't discriminate for age, ethnicity, gender or class. It's a coping mechanism that anyone at any time can fall into. There's no time limit and you're definitely not a failure--not at all....
Forum: Veterans Board 03-05-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By OkieDokie
This thread really struck a chord with me. I...

This thread really struck a chord with me. I recently got into a lot of trouble from my family for openly criticising my uncle and aunt's decision to allow their children (who are about 7-9 years...
Forum: Veterans Board 21-01-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By OkieDokie
Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try it and see...

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try it and see what happens, but to be honest I think it will make it even harder for me to find work. I've missed out on jobs for being over and underqualified, not...
Forum: Veterans Board 08-01-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By OkieDokie
Advice needed - going back to work after 3 yrs unemployed

Hi guys,

Just looking for some advice on how I can explain to potential employers why I haven't worked for three years? The real reason obviously comes down to severe depression and social anxiety,...
Forum: Veterans Board 08-01-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 374,385
Posted By OkieDokie
Hi everyone, I hope you had a lovely Christmas...

Hi everyone, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year. My name is Kimmy, I'm 23, from Brisbane. I have depression, social anxiety and struggle with SI. I haven't been on RYL for a while and...
Forum: Veterans Board 09-06-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By OkieDokie
Thanks for replying Hannah. Mostly now I'm just...

Thanks for replying Hannah. Mostly now I'm just annoyed because he totally wasn't worth me slipping up. I've found that if I go down to the beach to study I can concentrate better and my head isn't...
Forum: Veterans Board 08-06-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By OkieDokie
I've been played...

Hi guys, I apologize for the fact that I'm not on here very often, but could I please have some hugs? I just found out that the guy I'm seeing has been hooking up with other people behind my back,...
Forum: Veterans Board 09-11-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By OkieDokie
Thanks for replying. I'm not being abused...

Thanks for replying. I'm not being abused anymore, but I still get leered at. The problem with all the recent jobs I've had is that they had actually kind of made my depression worse, and in some...
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