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Politics trigger warning. I don't think I've been this involved in war events since the twin towers came down. It's bringing up a lot of trauma from that time, I think for me and also a lot of people (and also a lot of world war events). All the shif
Just a bit of an update. Over the past number of years I have been dealing with depression and anxiety. Part of my treatment plan has included medications with the help of specialists. Today is the first day where I will no longer be on medications a
I have had one stress last night, which thankfully DID NOT cause me to do anything stupid. But a lot of stress right before I had to get to sleep. I have a crush on this guy who's (I call him R) beliefs are based on politics and current affairs are based
Can I just start with most people are good, in terms that they leave you alone Togo about your business. While I feel there is still such a strong stigma around mental health. I’ve noticed that it’s just based on assumptions people will lash out, cause yo
Hi, I am not only a newbie to this forum, but a newbie to the mental health world and I guess I’m looking for some support in navigating this! I am 53 years old and have never had any experience with mental health issues as a support person or a sufferer
Hi all, I’m reaching out in hopes of curbing the toxic people - I have schizophrenia and I don’t know if it makes it worse but everywhere I go, I attract toxic people like it or not. Growing up, whenever I was faced with a situation like this I would figh
I'm taking this stage real slow. Starting to feel out of step with the world. I'm partially holding back because I want the restriction loosening to go well. My main driver is, I've always been a bit unusually cautious(occasionally paranoid) about (not so
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I thought I'd share my story. I grew up having a series of traumatic events in my childhood followed by SA and addiction. I only got diagnosed last year around the time I turned 18.The hardest th
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day which gives us pause to remember those we have lost to suicide as well as to reflect on the strength and resilience of those who have experienced suicidal thoughts but have found a way through ✨ As many of you kn
I'm almost asleep and then suddenly i hear thoughts (like swear words) going through my mind. I try to go back to sleep and thenA dream of somebody trying to hit a homerun in baseball but the outfielder jumped up and blocked it from going over the fe
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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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