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4 weeks ago
To self admit or not?
When is the right time to self admit to a clinic/hospital? Have you done it? I'm scared it may have a negative impact on me. I have 2 kids, pregnant with my third. I have always struggled with depression/anxiety and it's worse during and after pregnancy.
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Unsure where to turn
Hi,I'm a mum to a beautiful 7 month old and have managed to fool myself and those around me that I've been coping, the truth is far from it. My husband is ready to leave me as I'm making us both miserable, I can see myself doing it but just can't bring my
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big day
I've had a confusing and extremely long day.. my youngest got up at 4:30...... WHY? it was ok... i was already awake but not really ready to get up in the cold! He's since had the worst day he's had in a while, he's extremely full on behaviour wise and it
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art
Does anyone else do art as a coping strategy. I love to pull out my paints and get the feeling onto canvas instead of self harming or other unhealthy coping strategies. I'm also really keen on photography.What about you guys.
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Parents never loved me, makes sense but just cant get over it.
It took 40 years but I finally signed up for psychology therapy. So many issues, some highly traumatising, and accepted, yet the biggest and simplest issue i can accept and deal with and get over is how my parents dont love me and Ive found myself isolate
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National Review of Mental Health is now out!
Dear all,I know @Rick @kenny66 @Alessandra1992 @Aonaran @SCORPION and others may be interested in this.Here is the link to the report And a couple of articles in The Daily Telegraph and CrikeyI haven't re
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New psychologist - hard day
I'm starting with a new psychologist in 2 hours. Over the course of the afternoon my head has been getting busier and busier with things I've been through (traumas) and issues I've found it hard to manage last few years (anxiety and depression compo
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Hello
Hi Everone, I thought I'd briefly introduce myself to the group. I'll start by simpy telling you a bit about myself and why I joined the lived experience forum. Prior to two years ago I had a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder. However, now I
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A place of safety for expression
This is what Rick said in his response to Aaron (I think it was Aaron, my memory is not so good): [This forum is a] place of safety for expression ...'. To me this means a place to talk about things that you can't talk to anyone else about. Tonight this i
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CARING COUNTS - A Free Mental Health Forum
Hi everyone!Tandem's 2015 Carer Forum: Caring Counts will be held on May 19th. This event is for Victorian health carers and families, carer peer workers, mental health professionals and those who are interested in attending.Registration/tea/coffee from 8
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