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Biggles | Casual Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Psychosis and chronic fatigue syndrome

My daughter has been diagnosed with both psychosis (twice 2021 & 2022) and earlier with chronic fatigue syndrome/Myalgic Enchephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) 2019. (Previously to all that, she has been living with Major Depressive Disorder for some years). Bec

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almosthere | Casual Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

best course of action?

Hi, a new acquaintance who is staying with us, arrived due to a major life crisis, over the last four days has not slept they are bipolar and I feel they are now experiencing mania/psychosis. definatley racing thoughts, talking non nonsensical and removin

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Misshappy | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Aged, disability

Hi I am stage 3 kidney disease , heart problems. With diabetes bugger.Anyway contacted my aged care got a assessment done prior being diagnosed with kidney disease And was awarded level 2 now waiting for level 3 or

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ButterflyWings | Senior Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Friend&Me

How do you look after yourself when you are suicidal already but then your friend rings you and is also suicidal and triggering? Then says let's make a pact not to have these thoughts. So hard...and also a recent bereavement for me.

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Mez79 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Newbie - feeling lost & overwhelmed

Hi. Just signed up tonight have no idea where to start. Been feeling tired, overwhelmed and on edge these past 3 months. Ever since my dad has been in & out of hospital . He is not too bad now, but still experiences health problems. Even though doctor

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Kuro1 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

I’m scared of letting my sibling down

Hi everyone, I really want some advice on how to deal with my brother. He’s nice when everything goes his way, but when I make a mistake or if his partner does he loses it. Either in very big theatrical arguments or in passive-aggressive exits to his

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1983 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Not Coping

I am the father of a young adult living with complex mental health challenges. They moved home a while ago and rather than improving, things seem to be getting worse. Their self care has deteriorated to the point that you can't even walk into their room b

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