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I've been recovering from a severe depressive episode for 2 years. I haven't been able to work but I've just started back at uni part time. I'm really overwhelmed and I'm only over 1 week in. Idk how to structure my life without my mental health going up
Hello.First off, sorry if this is the incorrect Space to ask this question in. I wasn't sure where it belonged.Secondly: I'm OK and I don't mean to offend any mods with this post.A few days ago I was involuntarily brought to hospital for daring to mention
Hi 👋 I'm looking for some advice on recovering from psychosis. I'm about 9 months out from a series of serious episodes where I thought I was the second coming of Jesus and that my partner and family were abusive in every way someone could be. I've l
I just started getting into new strategies to self-care and ground myself. I’m curious if anyone else has their own strategies or activities that help them? I’ve started lighting scented incense sticks, using different essential oils, meditating a fe
Hi there, I have never posted on a forum before, so just seeking some support I suppose. I have been struggling in an MDD episode for around a year now, and hit rock bottom around three weeks ago. I am on a new medication (I did chan
I have done a DBT course about 18 months ago. During that there was a lot of anger at the therapists - I perceived they were not understanding or my upset was justified. At the time they suggested a psychiatrist, and mood stabilisati
Hi there,I have found that I have had trouble opening up to my friends and family all my life. I try to talk about what goes through my head, but I end up freezing up and can't get the words out, and I have so much I want to say to them, I just don't know
Hi Everyone, I've been having really bad anxiety episodes the last few days. It comes in waves. Now I feel like I'm in flight mode. My partner is going back to his home country. He said 3 to 4 months. He promised he will come back but I am still worried h
Hello, I'm new here and I just wanted to share my own blip into the abyss. Hoping someone reaches out again and I'm not alone in my humanity. Today my partner and I made it to 2 months clean from meth use. It's been our umpteenth time and inste
Hi, all. I am a supporter of my partner who is 6 months clean from his drug addiction 👏🖤. I understand there is so much support out there for our loved ones fighting this addiction, but are there zoom meetings or anything of the like to support the s
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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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