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Unknown user | Member | Last message 6 years ago

Double Standards

I live in a house where I'm expected to be better then my parents. I'm part of a system (as in did/osdd) and i seem to be the one who struggles with it the most. I don't know how long i can keep coping and pretending to be normal and perfect when really i

Welcome and getting startedCreated 6 years ago

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 6 years ago

How do you even justify seeking help?

Did you have any internal conflict about reaching out, and what counter-arguments did you hear? I made an appointment with a doctor in my area that has a special interest in mental health. I got to a couple of days before the appointment and then c

Something’s not rightCreated 6 years ago

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The-red-centaur | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

I'm sorry

I'm sorry I'm here againI'm sorry I'm starting to wear againSorry you're tired of hearing itI'm tired of carrying all the comparisonSorry I'm feeling itI'm sorry I suck at concealing itIf I were real with you I'd tell it allIf you were real with me you'd

Something’s not rightCreated 6 years ago

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Jenn4 | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Bipolar embarassment

Hey friends, how are we? I was diagnosed as bipolar about 2 and a half years ago, and my brain has been notably bipolar for about that time 👍but I am working on it 👍I am uncomfortable with what people know/my image about me and my bipolar brain and associ

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Jenn4 | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Confidence post diagnosis

Hi friends, how's it going? I have noticed a considerable drop in my confidence since I was diagnosed as bipolar 👎 And since my brain has been bipolar. I'm working on working my bipolar brain 🤷‍♀️ and getting meds on point, but any advice on how to get my

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Amanda76 | New Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Depressed

Hi I’ve just joined today and I’m hoping for some help. In the last 18 months I’ve become very ill with a chronic disease, it has knocked me off my feet. I’ve had to give up my aged care jobs due to chronic pain and anxiety. In the past week I’ve become v

Our storiesCreated 6 years ago

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Fallen-Cracks | Casual Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Nowhere to turn.

Hi people, 1st post & I'm sure this won't make any forum. As a child I was put into a adult mental institution & sexually & physically assaulted. This has haunted me for many decades, but maybe even worse now is that I have diabetes & have

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Popo | New Contributor | Last message 6 years ago

Help with addiction

Hi, new here not sure where to post.I have alcohol addiction which is now spiralling. Im not sure what im after but maybe people to connect with who understand? Something has to be done now and im ready. Thanks

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