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Hi, I'm so overwhelmed. Is there somewhere to go to meet other parents who have a child with an eating disorder? I live in the south eastern suburbs. Also is there any information sessions available to us carers?
Hi I am new to this forum but excited to find people in a similar situation to myself. My youngest daughter mid-twenties has BPD and bi-polar and when triggered can be very difficult. My two older daughters are professional high-achievers and both live in
My son is 29 years old and when he was 21 we moved from Canada to Australia. In the beginning he really tried to make friends and be happy. But every time he was -in his mind- rejected he would withdraw more and more into his own thoughts.
Hi all,I'm so sorry I haven't checked in for a couple of months, but I think of this community often..Am also sorry if I'm in the wrong 'spot' - if so, maybe someone can re-direct me ? I'm not a full time carer but I'm a sister with a brother who I care f
Hi im 20yrs old and am a carer for my pop. As well as being one of the primary carers for my 2 younger sisters as my mum works. ..I find it very hard to get any time to myself and i suffer from 3 severe mental health conditions but i feel like im just goi
I am trying to approach another of my sons problems from a different angle. As those who have read my other story will know I have a son who suffers from depression and anxiety. He has a couple of aquantainces but no friends - and so I am the one who he c
Hi, I usually post on the lived experience forum as I have MI issues but have an issue I am struggling with relating to depression and anxiety with my son's girlfriend who lives under my roof. I am not sure how or if to intervene. It is causing me st
Hi guys. So I havnt posted in a few weeks and in the mean time, things have gone to hell. Just some back story, my missus has severe PTSD from things that happened to her growing up. She has problems deling with or controling her emotions and an
Hi,<br><br>I'm new here. I found his forum tonight after a bit of a fight with my husband. He's had major anxiety for about 6 years now, and depression for at least the last 12 months if not more. This week has been particularly bad as he has
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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