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As I previously mentioned in my first post "Had Enough" I briefly noted that I suffer with horrific, consisent, relentless nightmares. I have tried many different techniques, I have tried many essential oils - I've tried meditating and sleep apps and a fe
Hi I've been on 100 mg of antidepressants for about 5 months and this week I feel so down and just not myself. I can't think straight and it's just this down feeling like the cloud is back over my head. I am scared that I'm going to fall back into my depr
Hi everyone I have started a thread where we can share and help others by being able to discuss what happens when we do too much and pay for it We can sympathise, empathise, share with each other - and maybe feel less idiotic about doing whateve
I'm having a really good day today and just feel the need to share.I come on here when I'm feeling crap and need a bit of support and understanding and I feel I'm always negative.So here's me trying to be positive.Anyone else had a little bit of sunshine
I suffer major depression... Tomorrow i have to say goodbye to a friend who lost his battle with depression... I just feel numb
Last time I was in hospital, I decided to pick up a copy of The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris and was really introduced to the concept of mindfulness techniques in managing distress. I also bought a mindfulness meditation CD and listen to it. I try to use
Had a down Saturday that left me feeling depressed but today,Sunday, was a better day, having lunch outwith friends for a couple of hours plus 2 phone calls from long time friends. It is the condition of MI so itseems, to feel upbeat some days and others
Find that a daily process of doing a colouring-in project helps calm an often over anxious mind.The colour scheme is naturally picked out and applied with care and in this undertaking my mindsomewhat switches into a calmer framework. Do other forum member
This afternoon I took medication for my back pain and went to bed and slept for a long time I am sure I am not alone - I am fed up and tired of winter - and although of reverse cycle A/C and insulation I do not have any cure for the carpet covered co
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