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Hi everyone, A new blog posted on the SANE website got me thinking; If we are spending Christmas alone, do we necessarily have to be lonely? There are some practical ways to make the most of flying solo for Christmas: Plan a Christmas meal (or joi
Hi guys I'm new and been diagnosed. Full on and wanted to know what an episode might be. Anyone live in Melbourne that may want to meet?
Here is a passage from Patricia Deegan Conspiracy of HopeRecovery does not refer to an end result. It does not mean that one is cured nor does it mean that one is simplystabilised or maintained in the community. Recovery often involves a transformation of
Dear all, I've just written to the editor of Tha Daily Telegraph in response to this horribly stigmatising article from yesterday. Below is a copy of my letter, no prizes for guessing whether publication of the letter or an apology will be
Hi'yall I am researching about the correlation between inflammatory conditions and my mental health and have come across a number of scientific studies which speak to gut -health, good gut bacteria and mental health.It is a difficult thing to have a conve
Okay i have been on this forum 4 a while know and i know that i say that i am gay it wil Worry people but that is there problem i just feel great about it i will not lety it down i am glad that my life turned this way???
Went to the gym for my first workout by myself 45 mins felt great not many people there the ones that where helped me feel good hope it stays this way
After being on Stress Leave 4 most of the year my Psychologist said i have leveled out if i can stay at this level should be good just signed an agreement to do gradualy retuirn 2 work next year good thing about working in Goverment at least they give the
Here is an article about a psychoanalysthttp://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/6286/the-art-of-nonfiction-no-7-adam-phillips I like his references to Donald Winnicott and "On the capacity to be alone". He is referring to a child being happy to
Meditation those of you having problems with anxiety and depression plus copeing with stress should join a meditation group.If lonely perhaps a dog for company ( share your neighbours dog perhaps or share one with a relative)Also see your GP who may recom
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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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