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I was scrolling through videos on social media and it was someone going on about how lucky we are and we shouldn’t be anxiety or depression is stopping me from achieving. If we compare ourselves to third world countries we have everything and therefore sh
I found this article interesting and insightful. Estrangement causes ongoing pain. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202208/five-ways-estrangement-does-lifelong-damage
after talking to my mental health nurse today i realised that i have never been in love. lust yes. i have liked intensely but never in love.
I am not my shame. I am, a ,me. Shame is one of my learning mechanisms. Just in case anyone wanted to know. Carry on.
Hi to all the guys that responded to my post about depression, I was having a really bad night I feel a bit better today I know it’s a journey. Thanks for your words of encouragement and understanding
Has anyone tried any alternative therapies that have helped them in any way, in particular for depression/anxiety? I'm asking as a health professional I know has offered to give me a session of biocranial sacral therapy... she strongly believes in it doin
I struggled for many years when dealing with service providers for my daughter who has a severe brain injury. Having BPD, c-PTSD, and a long history of trauma made these meetings increasingly difficult. My husband and I sat down and worked out a list of q
Hi everyone, I would love to know your advise/guidance/tips/tricks/actions that help with managing depression as an adult. I've been working with a therapist and have figured out that my depression is mostly life-events related. I have per
So much on my mindI have this interview tomorrow and I've spent WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too long on itI have more to do but i wanted to watch last stage of cycling tonightI am always concerned that my partner is lying to me - which is a sign of paranoia and an
After a recent episode the first one i have had in four years I was busy working on my wellness plan and being busy trying all i could to return to optimal health.This week within psychology therapy i realise that i had been denying the expression of emot
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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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