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Flyfisher | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Hi

Hi there,I have recently seperated from my wife of 15 years and really just need to talk.I have a seven year old son who I absolutely cherish who is living with his Mum.I initiated the seperation as I could no longer bare to see my son watch us fighting.

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bha | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Yes, I have Depression

Probably, the feeling that hurts a mentally (or psychologically) ill person the most is the stigma and misunderstanding that he/she gets from people around him/her. Instead of support, empathy and understanding, all he/she gets are accusations of being la

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FIRE | New Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Having trouble with my wife understanding

My wife means everything to me and do the kids, but she doesnt understand whats going , she has come to the meeting and has had her own meetings to try understand , the money issues she worries about are small and not important , she has been use to havin

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Flower88 | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Noticing changes when you have a MI

Hi I have generalised anxiety and have noticed since I have had it people don't seem to want you around or make an effort to come and see u. My life was so great before all happy going out on the town and having fun. Now it's like the carpet has been swep

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RG01 | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Panic Attacls

Well here I am again.... 4:20am I've spent the last hour n half trying to get control of a panic attack. I'm feeling much more stable now. I've just come to New Zealand for my very first os trip. My Besty invited me which was lovely.She's been great - but

Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago

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AllyR | New Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Why does my illness scare people I date?

I'm bipolar and I've been single 7 years. I'm dating this guy and he keeps asking me all these questions about my illness quizzing me a lot about it. It really upsets me because I feel like I'm being interrogated and being screened for being girlfriend ma

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BlueBay | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Sometimes I feel I will never get better

Do people ever recover from a mental illness?i feel at the moment that nothing is going right. how long will it take to feel a tiny bit better.i told my therpaist today that i wanted to stop my meds altogether and he said if i do he will refuse to h

Recovery ClubCreated 10 years ago

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Shock | Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Feeling as if I'll be alone forever.

I feel as if I'm getting old, I've never been in a relationship in my entire life, never even kissed anyone. Instead I cling to ridiculous imaginings and fantasies. In my mind I can be with anyone I want, I can do anything I want. We go to the movies, we

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tryinghardx3 | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

how to cope alone with traumatised kids

I am at wits end. Every time I am alone with my partners kids everything just spirals out of control. If I repremand the youngest for inappropriate behaviour he starts punching walls throwing chairs yelling abuse at me that it is all my fault that he is s

Friends, families and carersCreated 10 years ago

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Bridgetjones | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Triggered by seeing ex boyfriend

I was out today and nearly ran into my ex. Seeing him stirred up feelings of wanting to get together with him. Intellectually I know he isnt right for me and what we have is always unhealthy. I know I shouldnt go there again yet I cant resist him. I guess

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