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Hi everyone im wondering how people with ptsd mainly but happy to hear from others as wellBut ive been havinf alot of flashbacks and looking ahrad visions of what i think is going to happen even though i know its extremely unlikeleyBut id like to know how
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Hi, I am new to the forum and have been reading postings. My partner was recently admitted to a private facility for various issues..but primarily severe depression. I have tried to support him for many years but it seems that was not enough. Four weeks i
Please help with any advice or how to cope. My daughter has spent 4 hours, 6 packs of disinfectant wipes & 3 boxes tissues cleaning the tap. And now she's run out she's hysterical (it's now 3:23am)
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