FORUMS
Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
- 47,612Members
- 1,358,869Posts
- 1,400,000Visitors
Spotlight
3 weeks ago
Grief & Loss overwelmed
Hi, I'm having a huge battle with my emotions, being overwhelmed at times and when these feelings arise, they are un-controllable... My Eldest Daughter passed away 9 months and even though our relationship at times was a struggle I loved her for being her
Navigating grief and lossCreated 7 hours ago
42
Advice needed on helping adult son
Hi there, Im looking to get some guidance and/or help in navigating this difficult time. My son 24 has recently been diagnosed with anxiety and depression after a very toxic relationship which sawhim hospitalised 5 times under the mental health act with 3
22
My Friend is struggling with insomnia
Hi everyone,One of my friends has been diagnosed with insomnia for years now and they’ve tried a lot of things to help them get to sleep (they currently are on [edited by moderator] but their body has gotten used to it so it’s not effective anymore).I rea
14
How do we find some common ground as a base for negotiating safe behaviour.
Our daughter suffered severe trauma and mental illness following years of domestic violence and abuse. She recently lost custody of her 4 oldest children as a result of an awful DV relationship with a recent partner. We intervened in the court action to h
32
7.5 months ago I lost my wife after 36yrs.
We have 4 daughters between us who visit weekly but when they go home to their own lives and grief I am left with an empty house. Neither TV or stereo helps. I don't have any friends who I can reach out to and am really struggling with the loneliness. At
Navigating grief and lossCreated 2 days ago
54
In person support groups in Perth metro area
Hi. Just wondering if anyone is aware of any in person support groups in the Perth area. Support groups for people with bipolar disorder. Support groups for families of a person with bipolar disorder? Thanks very much. 😊
11
Treatment for negative schizophrenia
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has witnessed any type of treatment working for negative symptoms of schizophrenia (such as severe avolition, social withdrawal and lack of speech)? I have a complicated relationship with someone I deeply care about &
65
I am beyond lonely and have no support system
I am so lonely and I don’t know what to do. My wife passed away just over 3 months ago, and I am so lonely I don’t have any friends or people around to help. I can go anywhere because I can’t afford it and I have epilepsy so often it’s not safe. I can’t g
Navigating grief and lossCreated 2 days ago
32
Hi I'm new today, I have a son who needs help and resists
Hi I have a son in his early 30's and has been displaying some signs of psychosis for several years. His symptoms are getting worse but he won't do anything to help himself. I'm getting very stressed. I don't know if anyone can give me advice on the way t
99
Learning how to be with your feelings?
Hi friends. I recently underwent the DECODE trial for c-PTSD, where I was treated with Prolonged Exposure Therapy for two weeks. I was told that I use avoidance to manage my emotions, and that I have to stop avoiding feeling my feelings. I got a lot of ad
1912
