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One of the problems we have with a mental illness is we are more alone than others. This can be and usually is, regardless of having a life partner. It doesnt mean we cant love our partner as much as others do. In fact our mental illness has given
Our storiesCreated 8 years ago
I still remember the first time I felt it, even though it was 15 years ago. I had just disclosed to someone for the first time that I was self harming. And when they responded with caring and concern I felt this intense physical sensation. I don't kn
Our storiesCreated 8 years ago
I think I have finally scrapped the bottom of the barrel of any energy reserves I had left, both mentally and emotionally. I am just so tired, I have finally lost it all, rock bottom feels so cold, dark and lonely.I have lost jobs, I have lost ALL of my f
Something’s not rightCreated 8 years ago
I joined this forum tonight because I need help. Its a long story but it all started in January when I rang the 1800 number because my brain was imploding. I tried to get a social worker on advice from the 1800. They told me they didn't have one andpressu
Something’s not rightCreated 8 years ago
I was talking with my daughter today and we were discussing how her mood was going downwards from when she was in hospital and as to why that would be. She then mentioned her brother son2. She said that she loves him and it is not his fault .... it is nob
Something’s not rightCreated 8 years ago
I find this really hard to write and talk about so im sorry if i start to rattle on. I was sexually abused as a child from the age of 6. I hated it but by the time i had finished high school i had accepted that i was just a child and that it wasnt m
Our storiesCreated 8 years ago
I have been out of hospital for a few days now and it only made things worse while I was in hospital I tried to hurt myself (by hurt myself I mean end it all) 3 times in one week and then lied to my stupid and rude doctor who was dumb enough to believe me
Something’s not rightCreated 8 years ago
hi everyone, tonight seems to be a real struggle.... One of my main issues at the moment is memory, i dont remember most of my childhood and the things that went on in it. Today i found out that i had spoken up about something that was happeni
Something’s not rightCreated 8 years ago
When I was diagnosed with drug-induced psychosis in a psych ward, I never really believed it to be true. I always thought I had depression. I was taking drugs for a couple of years before I was admitted. I was also in a domestic violent relat
Our storiesCreated 8 years ago