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Hi everyone I am recovering from a huge depression episode. In early May I had a stress-induced Heart attack was diagnosed with diabetes so I experienced the triple whammy. Since last September I was isolating myself and unable to reach out for hel
* Not sure right place to write this. They say it happens in three well four neg things occurred Thurs. Even though trying to put behind me, two issues still nag me. So I wrote two feedback (or complaint) letters and have sent them. It was just
I decided to make a thread for strategies on coping if this day is triggering for you. Whether you've lost your mother, youre a struggling mum, or you're estranged/had an abusive mother etc. This is a safe space to share your s
How do people cope with regrets from mania? Usually I'm quite good at it but thinking about them all now and getting overwhelmed and scared haha. Jenn
I'm starting a thread for a challenge of the day during these uncertain times. It's just a way for us to connect with each other and take our thoughts away from what is happening around us. It's kind of a (dare I say) mindfulness and grounding activity fo
Need to hang on with this for another few months. All I want/am capable of is staying in bed all day. That is not an option unfortunately. How do I 'suck it up' and get through the next few months despite an almost continuous train of thought te
Hello, Is there anyone else suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that has affected their abiltity to work, function and socialise. It is very lonely at times and isolating. I feel like my sense of self has been shattered and I am trying to put ba
Taking it one day at a time. Trying to remember all that I have and being grateful for that. Trying my best to relax. Keep myself happy, calm and safe. Sometimes end up long periods in bed but it feels safe. Keeping my thoughts positiv
I have noticed that discussion seems to talk a lot about treatment etc but what is being done to cure these diseases? Does anbody know? I wouldn't mind a life without taking so many pills. I thought that maybe as i got older my brain might be able to proc
I was wondering what people thought of the above .... personally I dont think I would be able to open up over a computer screen. I think I would feel unsafe doing so unable to see what is happening during the consultation etc.Stangely I feel happier with
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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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