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I have schitzo effective disorder depressive type and am struggling with going out and being around people.My family live far away and I miss them.I try to see my grandchildren every 3 months and I look forward to those visits so much.I have no trouble se
I have had mental health issues for over 15 years now, been diagnosed with BPD, social anxiety, anxiety, depression and possibly have autism too. The last 2 years have been the worst part of my mental health. I did have support, but after I completed DBT
Hi, I just wanted to get some feedback or coping mechanisms or support. I just had my medication dose increased four days ago and am feeling dreadful and wanted to know whether others had experienced the same and if so what they did to get through it. Fee
Took a few months, but, Glad to be let out of the psych ward after all this time. They had me in there to get me back onto the 'gold standard" for treatment resistance since the previous meds were starting to fail.The only thing is, that despite taking th
Well I haven’t posted on here in a while, I guess you could say a lot has changed in every way. I have been admitted into hospital twice since April. After the first time, coming home I was okay but I think I masked how I really felt but eventually I star
The MorningI wake up in the morningJust before dawnI do a stretch And I have a big yawnI go and put some wood on the fireFor it is very coldI say hello to my dogsAnd “I love you”They are all toldI do go outsideAnd listen to the crows cry outOh so very goo
Hi all, new to this space after having a read through. I'm a working Mum, married and would appear as 'successful' to others...underneath the surface is a different story.I was diagnosed with depression at 15, I'm now 40. I've been on and off meds si
Hi there, My psychologist recommended this forum to me so I thought I would share my situation for anyone happy to have a read. I'm 43 and live alone. I work alone in the early hours of the morning traveling to restaurants and cafes while no one
I’ve added candles to my Angel and Archangel altar where I keep my crystals and do my Angel work. Lit with the intents of: love, healing, support, etc for those involved in the horrendous Bondi incident. the candle light helps Angels and
after our Topic Tuesday // Let's Talk About Bipolar // Tues 23rd March, 7:00-8:30PM AEDT tonight I thought it would be great to open a new thread so we can share our stories,our experiences including daily hints and tips and to encourage
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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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