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_75 | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Dunno what to do

A friend of mine told me about these forums, and I thought I would highlight our struggle at the moment.My 18 year old son has been battling serious depression for more than 4 years. At age 15 he was hospitalised for 2 weeks following several self harm at

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Susanother | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Newbie on the forum

Hi everyonemy first time here. I care for a person, though do not believe I am a carer, but it is one of those times. That time when I am the bad guy, and the person I care about is disengaging from me. Disengaging is manageable if the wellbei

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 10 years ago

BiPolar OCD and Anorexia

Hi I am also first time posting so please excuse me if this doesn't sound right. My 19 year old daughter has been suffering from Anorexia, Bipolar OCD for many years. I have been abbused, verbally and physically many times but I still try to support

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 10 years ago

Told to lower expectations

My husband of 32 years has had acute MH issues for the past 3 years and has proven difficult to diagnose, we now have a "diagnosis hypothesis" which is the basis for another trial medication. I have been told by doctor to lower my expectations in relation

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Jayboy | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Where to now?

Hello,I am new to these forums having stumbled upon them whilst googling for info. My story is not unique. I married my childhood sweetheart and we have been together for 27 years. Approximately 14 years ago DH had a major breakdown. We had a babe in arms

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CherryBomb | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Feeling heavy: When caring starts to weigh you down

With Carers' Week upon us again (starting the week 16 October), it seems like a timely reminder to look at our roles of caring and who we are as carers. When our loved one is unwell, it can be easy to under estimate our own mental health needs.

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Kaybe | New Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

New here seeking advice

Hey everyone.A bit of background, my partner and i have been together for 6 years and have 2 children. Over the years we have had our ups and downs, my partner has been in and out of depression and suffers anxiety but has never had a proper diognosis as t

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