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Hey! I’m new to the whole forum thing so pointers are welcomed! I’m a 26 year old female and I’ve joined the forum as I am lacking outside support at the moment and some things leave me wondering whether I’m crazy or not... so I thought maybe
Hi there, I was diagnosed with BPD at age 19. (im now 33) I was in consistent treatment until 2013. Due to having been living rurally, treatment has lapsed, and as a result trauma that has occured my symptoms have gotten really bad. I have been havi
I have had an eating disorder for 23years. It has swung from anorexia to bulimia, to somewhere in between. It goes through periods where it has been an serious issue, too a place where it still very much there but I have been pretty much able to get on wi
Good morning everyone, New to the forum side of things so please excuse me, I'm 35yr male, I have been diagnosed with OCD (Intrusive Thoughts) about 2 years ago, have always had anxiety issues as a kid for as long as I can remember and still to thi
I am thrilled and awed by the possibility of becoming a grandmother. There are many positives but also challenges even obstacles ahead. I do not want to make the mistake and be too trusting and optimistic and taken for a ride, or for my son to
I have had Bipolar 1 for 11 years and am looking for support that is easy to access and Non-judgmental. I have been too unwell to work so I am socially isolated and don't have any money to do much for myself. 3 facts about me 1. I love strong black
Hi, I am pretty new to melbourne. I am alone in the country without any family. Have not had much emotional support throught out life due to family chaos. I am an adopted child who grew up in an abusive broken family. Suffered major depression for
Hi, I dont know where to start and I appreciate anyone who reads my story and is providing any support I can get at the moment. To start, I am in an on/off relationship with my partner. There is quite a age difference between us. We had been togeth
Hi Everyone,I'm new here and have been looking for work for the past 6 months. I've just turned 26 and I have limited work experience due to a period of severe mental illness in my late teens/early 20's. I used to have a job at Woolworths and Coffee
I hate having anxiety I feel my head hurting with this never ending pain and a never battle constant war in my head can anyone relate
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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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