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Mrscaptargo | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Thankful!

I know for myself that it's often easy to focus on the negative and the struggle because it can be simply all consuming.But today I simply want to acknowledge and show my appreciation for the support services that are available and the staff that are both

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Megan | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Bipolar Husband

My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar 9mths after our marriage and since the diagnosis things have just gotten worse. He refuses to attend any counselling/psychiatrist or therapy sessions and insists that takin his meds are enough. He is verbally abusive,

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Stormcloud | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

I just don't know what to do

My husband has suffered from anxiety and depression for a fair chunk of his life. Things go along alright but as soon as there is any extra stress things just fall apart.We are in a really bad financial situation and there's no real end in immediate sight

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Molly1 | New Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Community Treatment Orders - Help

My 19 year old son recently breached his CTO and was picked up by the police and taken to our nearest Mental Health Facility which is over an hour away. He has now been there almost 2 weeks. Today I spoke to his doctor and asked when he will be disch

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Louise | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Should he be driving?

My son is nearly 19. He was hospitalised with psychosis 2 years ago, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, took his medication and recovered well. After 6 months of coping very well without medication (starting Uni and getting good marks, working out at t

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Jo | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Needing Ideas

A friend wants to make a documentary on Mental Illness with the aim of replacing fear, ignorance and stigma in our society with more understanding, knowledge and compassion.From your experience, what angle would you suggest the director/produce

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NotSoCrayCray | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

At my wits end!

Hello everyone.Nice forum. I found it via a radio ad. The reason I came here is because im looking for both advice, and anonomous people to vent to when times are tough. I guess this is my introduction, and my first vent post in 1. My wife

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ConcernedCitizn | Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

First time poster thrown into deep waters (edited)

Hello, everyone! It's my first time posting and I appreciate you all taking the time to read this. My thoughts are so jumbled up right now, I'm not sure how to write this all down. It seems like the plot to a movie, but I assure you, this is very real and

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lindabar | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Daughter with bipolar its hard

I suppose I have joined this forum to know and hear from other parents. A chance to vent safely at times without fear of judgment. To find support. It's a lonely world trying to help and care for a loved one with a mental illness. My daughter is now 27. D

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8675309 | New Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Hurt

My partner has been suffering with depression for a while last year it got so bad he had to quit his job and I have been supporting us since. He is nowhat on different medication which seems to be helping. Lately I find I can no longer find anything to be

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