It's okay to feel crappy sometimes

By ReachOut Content Team
Published 05 September 2023

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or down, you’re not alone – they are all really common emotions. We chat to a bunch of young people, psychologists, researchers and youth workers who all agree – it’s okay to feel crappy sometimes – but there are things you can do to help with that.

Knowing that you've got to climb out of it and that you can is more important.

What can I do now?

  • If you're feeling sad more than you think you should, read these articles.

  • Brush up your coping skills here.

  • If you're feeling down, get some support from people who get it on the ReachOut Forums.

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