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Many of

us find it

hard to

ask for

support

It can be difficult finding the right words to describe
how you feel – and even harder, finding the right person

to talk to. But having the support of others can help you
cope with whatever it is you’re experiencing.

Why should I talk to "I don’t really know how to say this The person you’re talking to
someone? and I find it really difficult to talk about may not have the answers
Talking to someone in a safe space what I’m feeling." and/or may not be helpful.
can help you figure out what you’re "This isn’t easy for me to talk about…I People process news and information
feeling. It’s a release that helps ease will do my best to explain." differently. If you ask someone for
the burden of keeping whatever it support and they are not helpful, it
is that’s bothering you a secret. By Decide what you want can hurt. This could be a sign that
talking to someone and sharing your to share and try giving the person you’re talking to doesn’t
experience, you’re also forming closer examples of what you’re understand what you’re experiencing –
connections with your friends, family, experiencing; it’s not a reflection of you.
and the people you trust. Try talking to someone else to get the
“I used to really look forward to footy
Choosing a location that makes you training – but when it rolls around support you need. Consider talking
feel relaxed and uninterrupted will help each Tuesday night, I just don’t care to your GP or you can also try using
you remain calm and overcome some anymore.” spaces like Beyond Blue Forums to
of the fears you might have about share your experience anonymously
sharing your feelings. “I enjoy hanging out with you, but with other people experiencing
when it comes to catching up, I get so something similar to you.
But I don’t know what to overwhelmed that I don’t want to leave For more tips on how to have a
say! What should I say? the house. And so, I cancel.” conversation about what you’re
feeling, head to the Beyond Blue
A lot of people struggle with this part. Be gentle with yourself and website.
It can be overwhelming especially if take as much time as you
you’re not sure how to describe what need.
you’re feeling – or if the person you’re Share your thoughts and feelings in a
talking to understands. Sometimes it way that is comfortable for you. If you
helps acknowledging that you don’t are seeing a GP for the first time and
know what to say and that it is hard know that you may feel daunted by
for you to talk about what you’re going the experience, a useful tip is to write
through.
down how you're feeling ahead of time.