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Magpie2 | Senior Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Reducing doses more gradually than standard capsules allow

I want to share this because I think it's a good idea that may help others, but also to seek good or bad experiences if anyone else has tried it. I've been prescribed and discontinued several anti-Ds, and some of the wdr/discontinuation sympt

Recovery ClubCreated 4 years ago

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Loz_3647 | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

No help // no hope

Update: I originally posted this earlier today but for some reason it has just posted now. I don't know what else to do....I don't feel like I can do this anymore. I feel a mix of emotions and it's such a dark place in my head. I was

Something’s not rightCreated 4 years ago

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ClockFace | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

Alone & Empty

My sister comes home from the mental health facilty tonight. She is still selfharming and suicidal ideation is still strong. and its no longer me and the hospitals dealing with her its just me. My Dad will be basically useless and my Mum, who hasnt seen m

Friends, families and carersCreated 4 years ago

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Sephski | New Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

Moving on with life???

Hi, I am 48 and broke up with my fiancee 6 months ago... I have been struggling with anxiety and depression ever since... I have shared care of a 16 year old from a prior relationship... My fiance had 2 children and we were planning a child... She br

Our storiesCreated 4 years ago

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Magpie2 | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

Accused of abusing medical people

I don't condone abuse of medical staff. They're here to help. But, I get stressed AF in medical situations, and part of my cPTSD is from being coerced into surgery by my obstetrician. And part of my condition stems from being in the military, w

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justanotherguy | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

I feel like I'm being treated for somebody else's problems

I'm just starting a new thread as I made an observation that maybe some people can resonate with. My comment was: "I've often had the feeling I'm being treated for someone else's problems, not my own." This is in relation to friends and family w

Our storiesCreated 4 years ago

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quirkyquokka | Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

Complex mental health disorders and long-term relationships

Hey all,Keen to hear everybody's experience with long-term relationships alongside various mental health maladies.For years I've had depression/anxiety, but recently been diagnosed with ADHD, and going through the process for potential autism and BPD as w

Social spaceCreated 4 years ago

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Loz_3647 | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

Can't sleep // not coping

I feel tired but I CANNOT sleep. I was drifting off but woke from having a horrible nightmare and then started to feel like I could see things. I don't know what I can do anymore. Honestly feel broken. I don't want this 😓 It's no good if I'm awake and it'

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wordman | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 years ago

The pleasure is all mine

Be kind to yourselves Hey all. I have had an extremely interesting past few weeks. One of my joys the past few weeks has been reading members posts. I have also enjoyed doing some personal writing, short stories mainly. I have been intrigued by many

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