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HiMy partner and I are currently victims of a narcassistic sisterinlaw who is now trying to do a smear campaign on us by manipulation, fabrication, and looks like she will not stop at anything to get my partners frail mother to hate us and I think she has
The most important fact of life is an ability to look after oneself. This can entail many aspects of life. In my experience a true and wholistic approach is required. Maintaining normality, through gainful employment, excercise, hobbies, whatever is your
After about 6 weeks of being very high energy (what some call “Hypomania”) I am now on the other side. My energy is gone. Its Sunday arvo and I have to be back at work tomorrow morning but I can hardly get out of bed as I am so depleted and exh
Just a question, I just started a new antidepressant today ie this morning and I can't sleep and have a rotten headache is this normal? Also feeling a bit high, was very low this morning. Any advice would be great. Thanks
Hello I had a psychotic break the last two days and whole the delusions are resolving today, I find myself wanting to go by my usual routine of cleaning and doing some errands….but I can’t!! I am still finding it a little hard to concentrate, and whi
Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with bipolar II with psychosis and I am having a really hard time with accepting it.My journey started in July last year when originally my doctor thought it was depression.
I've realised that these days I am always thinking bad things will happen. Whether it is bad things coming as a result of something that has happened pr will happen to me or things that won't ever happen. Quick example is this news about the lions getting
Hey @Zoe7, I heard through the grapevine you are a bit of a dog fan and have great doggie knowledge. Our therapy dog is doing an awesome job at being a companion and has helped our family to recover from a difficult time. However, he chews eve
Dear All, I wanted to begin this thread to remind those affected by flooding at this time (particularly in Sydney) that we are thinking of you all. We remember those working tirelessly to help the community, those being evacuated from their homes,
Hi all I’m just wondering about people on this forum. Lots of very sensible supportive answers from fellow “apparent” mental health sufferers. Are they actually psych workers?
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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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