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The Government structures around disability support are so complex, fragmented and lacking focus I thought I should relay my experiences with it. I see all of the press and goverment bleating about leaners and lifters, bludgers, malingerers etc etc etc. T
Had my first appt. this week with a DES provider on Monday. My mental health problems are triggered by workplace environments (bullying etc.) I don't know what information Centrelink sent them but suicide was mentioned. The consultant stated suicide was s
Hi everyoneIt's taken me a while to build up the courage to make a post. I haven't used forums before.I have experienced multiple traumas in my life and have relied on CBT and other therapies to get me through. This year has been one of my most
Just wondering if there is anyone here who has been dx with asd and dissociation?
I don't know how to start this off... I live alone and don't make friends easily even though I'm desperate for the human interaction. I have one good friend who I talk to online daily...everyone else seems too busy or I just feel like I'm worthless. I'm a
I'm embarrassed that I have a life long disability and now trauma won't leave alone suicide was traumatising self harm was traumatising my history of sexual abuse was even more traumatising what's next I want someone to talk to me who can realate I don't
Hello 👋 iv forgotten how to use this site, as I haven’t been on for so long. Not sure if this is posted in the right place?I feel like a failure. I don’t know what helplines expect from me when I call up. Everything I say seems to be wrong.
Does anyone else here have this? What are your triggers or what aspects of daily life tend to be the hardest for you? Mine is centered on being perceived a certain way. Being 'good enough' In light of recent knowledge gained through therapy,
Hi, I’m new to the forums!I’ve got severe depression and it all started two and a half years ago! My life has been turned upside down by this illness. I’m wondering if anyone else has had to give up their career because their depression is so severe. Also
hi everyone today has been a better day thank you for your continued support ok so whats happend today compared with yesterday,today has been alot calmer for me only a few outbursts but Im talking really calm feelings the rest of the time,I did some
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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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