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Hello all,If anyone had told me a year ago, I would be in a mental hospital now, I would have laughed out loud. I always had everything under control - how could anyone think differently.Here I am, through my first week in hospital. It is a nice private h
Thank you as always Utopia for your kind words and comments. Down slides can give way to upsidesand may this be the case for your situation. I've had abe tter day and went to friend's home for coffee and achat that was morally uplifting. May your week go
Thank you Utopia for your encouraging words - means much. Thanks too, for this forum where friends canhelp each other. Cheers and well wishes form Bimby2.
I am starting to feel really down again due to having a big operation two weeks ago. I have 4 more weeks of not being able to do anything except basic care. I drove for the first time yesterday but am quiet sore today from this, therefore I am unable to s
Hi everyone. I wonder if some of you could recommend any self help books. I'm working with my psychologist, but would like to help myself a bit more.My MI is depression and anxiety. I've never been great at coping with stress. I'm not sure I was ever real
I saw a programme on TV last night - Catalyst - and it said a lot about mediation I believe in it - but my idea is not the same The thought of zoning out and totally ignoring everything else - emptying my mind and staring into a blank space - th
I spoke to my psychologist today about finding a job soon. It's been almost 2 years I've been on Workcover. And having little incincome increases my stress and depression. But the thought of going back into the workforce terrifies me. I've lost my confide
Recovering from doing intense weekly therapy over the last three weeks. Not intentionally involved with a doctor that does talking therapy. I was only after medication review and advice. I decided to cease treatment with that doctor and now have an appoin
Last year I was put on a nasty medication for BPD, something I'd resisted for 8+ years with my previous doctor due to the common side effect of weight gain. Sure enough, my weight increased by 1kg per month, no matter what I did, for over 16 months.<br
Yesterday was a bit rough. I was irritated by the smallest things. Exhausted after being in car with my mum for hours & with a grumpy teenager. Had a huge sleep last night.Woke up feeling so much better. Did the dishes from last night. Onto 3rd load o
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