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what my pdoc said to me ....
I have to stop sitting still and move. I have to be brave that I have a life to live other than the one that I have been living for so many years. That when I was sick every pore, vessel etc of my being was consumed by the psychosis that there was nobody
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Fallen into a massive depression
Hey all, my name is Simone and I’m not really sure where to start so guess I’ll just start.. what has occurred with the commencement of the lockdown from COVID-19 has pushed me over the edge and I am mentally struggling on a pretty deep level. On the
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COVID changes triggering acute symptoms
Today is the worst day I have had for a while. By miles! I sort of knew it was coming, because social sport and connectivity was such a crucial part of my coping strategy. But now it's here, and it hurts. A lot. I'm in the acute space of pa
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Changes
I havent gone away just yet. Sitting on the bed in a motel room feeling cheesed off, Drove 250 ks to the big city for shrink appointment tomorrow. Arranged a month ago, shrink rang me on my way down.She didnt realise she was seeing me,needs to
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I’ve seen a huge change in my son for the good
Two weeks ago my 28 year old son had threatened our lives and to destroy the house we'd given him to live in. I felt like I was on the film set of hoarders going in to clean what was once a beautiful home with a pool and entertaining area. I wasn't
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telephone consultation with pdoc today at 11.30 am nervous and sad
Hey everyone my face to face appointment for today was changed to a telephone consult .... I am gutted to say the least. Am terrified that someone will be listening into our convo .... I have alot of private things to discuss how can I do that when I dont
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Trying to get help
I have tried to reach out to beyond blue and lifeline tonight but couldn't get through. I tried and failed to get myself help. I feel so desperately alone and fearful. Having to write an email to workcover explaining what the appointment with their psych
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Hi everyone and any one that is looking So today is/was my birthday (please don't remember the date). Let's face it it's April and so far it's been a pretty crappie year all round and for me personally pretty bad too. So as I enter my las year
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Not coping
Hi all. 53 yo old single mum of 3 (18, 18, 16) for 16 years. No family, no support anywhere. 18yo daughter has significant disabilities and attacks me physically often. 16yo son has mental health issues. Ive had a very very bad day today, and for the firs
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Geriatric chemical restraint
Hi Does anyone have experience with chemical restraint, my Mum is 86 and having episodes of psychosis more frequently. It's been said that we may have to look at chemical restraint for her on going care. I'm after opinions, Pros and Cons. Anything to
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