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Hey everyone. Just found this site and it was so nice to find it and read the real stories we don't hear in day to day life. I feel completely alone in this situation because the people around me know so little about being the sole carer of a teenager wit
Hello everyone, I'm scared and I'm hoping I can get some advice here. I met a man that I thought was wonderful. He is a widower of seven years. I am divorced five years. Hindsight 20/20, I can see that we got married too quickly - exactly
Hi, I am new to writing in a forum. I have the most wonderful son that I love to bits. He is intelligent, empathetic, deep thinking, creative, sensitive... all attributes that I think make him suceptible to horrendous mental health issues (depression and
Hi all, I recently left my partner of quite some years, talking our children with me, due to my partner's drinking (15+ standard units every single day) and most importantly their behavior while under the influence. It had in recent years i
Is there anybody who cares for someone who suffers from PTSD, and has noticed certain thinking patterns arising, which are getting in the way of the sufferer, being proactive towards leading a healthy, rewarding and fulfilling life. -which they'd be capab
HI All, Has anyone had experience with Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, also known as Cognitive Remediation Therapy. Seems to be a thing with Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Conditions overseas but can't find much about it here in Australia. Would love
Hello,I still can't believe I am finding myself on this forum. I'm at my wits end and I feel very alone.My husband of two years had just recently been diagnosed with BPD. He had been in and out of various medical practitioners before I stumbled across the
I have been supporting my daughter with phychosis for the last 2 years but now only get frustrated, resentful and angry with her so am not help to her anymore. Any suggestions.
Hi Guys im not sure what to do now so im hoping someone else might have some suggestions. Pop keeps getting upset me with and then says 'well then put me in a nursing home' Hes not happy either and he says its becasue im not happy.
Read as much as you can about BPD — knowing about the disorder helps you deal with it.Understand that BPD behaviors aren’t about you. Try to depersonalize what’s happening.Collaboration for change. Accept that families can help, can learn effective skills
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