DefiantPanda | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

I saw a psychologist today. I told the psychologist about what I've been going through. Yesterday the anxiety/paranoia had abated somewhat but today after I saw the psychologist it came back pretty strong. I think I caught him trying out hypnosis on me. T

Our stories|Created 11 years ago

NikNik | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

The workplace can help us along the road to recovery. Positive relationships with colleagues, fulfilling work and getting into routine can all be great things for our mental health. The workplace can also be a place of anxiety, uncertainty and fru

Events and updates|Created 11 years ago

Bluestar | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

hi this is my first post here. I am mum to an 11 week old baby boy. My first baby.I feel so overwhelmed with everything and cry every day at some stage or another.I am home by myself all day which starts around 6:30 am and my husband gets home around 5. I

Something’s not right|Created 11 years ago

Altogether | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

Please move if I've chosen the wrong spot for this.Just wondering how 'normal' (I use that word losely) the changes to your life are when you first find yourself looking after and responsible for someone in your family/someone you love?It's been just 9 da

Friends, families and carers|Created 11 years ago

Unknown user | Member | Last message 11 years ago

Hi,I have experienced generalised anxiety since my earliest memory. When I was 10 I told my parents I wanted to go to heaven while in tears. I had scoliosis and was in constant pain, which meant I wasn't able to do my school work. This made me feel like a

Our stories|Created 11 years ago

ivana | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

"Depression linked to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's, WA researchers find. Depression may be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease and could be used in a test to screen those not genetically predisposed to the disease, researchers in Western Aust

Useful resources|Created 11 years ago

LustStarrr | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

I have recently been diagnosed with BPD, the recommended treatment for which (an intensive DBT program which runs for 6 months, 2 days a week) is financially impossible without private health cover. I'm currently overwhelmed by the various health funds, t

Recovery Club|Created 11 years ago

Kate70 | Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

HiI am new ish here but have been reading for a while - thank you to you all.It helps.I wasnt even sure about calling myself a carer, but after reading I'm fairly sure this is the right place to ask... I've lived with 2 family members with various MI all

Friends, families and carers|Created 11 years ago

Altogether | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

Good morning all, Just back from walking my 'puppy'. She's actually 3 but with four kids she will always be my baby. (she doesn't talk back, appreciates everything I do and is always happy to see me, so yes, she's the spoilt one!)I have posted the re

Friends, families and carers|Created 11 years ago

Bec1985 | Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

hello all this is my first post and I'm hoping to be able to share my story and gain some friendships and support I also am a great listener and very kind hearted and am happy to be a support to others.I dont really know where to start I guess the basics

Our stories|Created 11 years ago