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Earlier in life I lost everything to Gambling and Drugs which left devastating consequences. Addiction is a family disease; one person may use but the whole family suffers. My position and educations include Counselling and Family Support
Friends, families and carersCreated 10 years ago
Does anyone else have trouble putting it into words when you need help? I haven't felt as bad as I do now for over 12 months. I have been slipping for the past 3. This week, I haven't gone to work, I stay at home, cry and sleep. I showered yesterday and i
Our storiesCreated 10 years ago
Hi I'm 26. Been suffering with mental health for over 8 years now. I've taken a downward spiral due to an unexpected situation & I haven't been able to work for over a year now. I have had no income during that time & have sold everything I own. Y
Our storiesCreated 10 years ago
I sit here listining to the ringing in my ears, there is nothing else to fill them apart for the tapping of the computer keys. I am alone, always alone, as true as it is to say that you are never alone with schizophrenia, you are always alone with depress
Our storiesCreated 10 years ago
I spoke to my psychologist today about finding a job soon. It's been almost 2 years I've been on Workcover. And having little incincome increases my stress and depression. But the thought of going back into the workforce terrifies me. I've lost my confide
Recovery ClubCreated 10 years ago
Hi Regardless of the dreadful experiences, emotions, stigma and experiences that occur perhaps there is always a little tiny candle light burning fragrantly away. I believe so totally that I am a person first and not just a diagnosis. If I am abnorm
Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago
I work in retail..I am agoraphobic and have DPD Today I had a customer who mentioned that I 'mucked it up last time' -when 'last time' was a long time ago - it wasn't in the last couple of weeks - and why did she have to mention it. She said it
Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago
Hi i am a father of two little girls who i havent seen since april 30, my wife refuses mediation, ive had two stints in mental health wards, and just cant take that step forward.I keep trying, im seeing my gp again next monday but everytime i think i can
Our storiesCreated 10 years ago
Hi There I have been reading lots of stories on this forum and was hoping to find someone with the same story as me which I know is silly because everyone's experience is different. Anyway I decided if I share my story it might help me with my terri
Our storiesCreated 10 years ago
Three years ago my 9 year relationship with my ex husband and father of my son came to a horrible end. Things hadn't been ideal for a while but I was willing to try and make things work for us and my son. My ex met someone else and rather than telling me
Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago