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I seem to have a lot of difficulty in talking to my psychologist. I've been seeing him for almost 2 years (plus a longer history of having seen him previously) and it's slowly getting a bit easier but still doesn't always go well. Apparently he fin
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hi everyone the last few days and probly the last few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster in more ways than one,first the good news my latest online date is the one Im getting to know the most and might I add when I think of falling for someone I d
Hi all,I have anxiety and am finding almost everything hard to deal with atm. I have been to a councillor, who sent me to a psychologist and I attended sessions once a week for 4 months. I stopped due to fincincial issues.I found out last year that I have
So I had my med review today - apparently it gives the best result for first episode psychosis (FEP) if you're on meds for two to five years after your psychosis??? Has anyone else been told this, or know what review concluded this? Just a lit
I'm new to this sitei hope that I can speak freely and that you will be happy to listen. I will definitely listen and try to understand what you are going through I will certainly listen without judgement . I think this forum is a great idea !
hi there was wondering whats the best way to find friends close to your age (some close to where you live and some in adelaide) and how to maintain the friendships and where you could go with friends or how you could have them over if theres not al
That is a deliberately anticlimactic title. Today I saw my manager, to talk about getting a transfer to another store, because working with my ex is taking a toll on me. I also said that I had Depression, so working at night has always been difficu
Can anyone suggest any good short term strategies for coping with loneliness. I'm a 59 year old gay male and I have found myself in a position in life where I have few close friends or much of a supportive family. This has crept up on me of th
I was diagnosed as bipolar in the past 6-8years. Recently been admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed again as schizophrenic bipolar. Hearing about my new diagnosis, I am actually glad. That there is a name and reason about how I feel and think.&
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