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14 weeks of hospital, I no longer have the energy to explain the inadequacies but I am even surprised how i survived. 7 weeks out and I still am unsupported fighting and advocating daily for what wasn't done in hospital. I have realised there is no point
It’s a Saturday night so I’m going to spend some quality time with my family but I just wanted to share I got some news yesterday which has made me a bit confused, emotional but also not.. my brother is going back to prison he has already done t
I took on a second job that turned out to be a lot bigger than expected and has zero support. The hours are increasing in my first job now that summer is coming. There was also a lot of family stress Sept/Oct. I saw some of the warning signs but also miss
Why do I feel guilty? I am the type of person that works hard, very hard. My job is quite physical and shifts can run 8-12 hours a night, 5 days a week. Rarely do I become ill, and I’m reluctant to take holiday time. In the last 7 ye
Hi guys I'm sorry about the long post. It's been a really overwhelming time and I feel like I need to get this out. How do you guys manage RSD and healthy boundaries? I'm struggling with RSD (triggered by everything I've got on my plate) a
Probably too many words, but it seems that’s how I roll. I’m not good at talking to people, but at the same time usually talk too much. Apologies. I’m really struggling right now. Finally decided to go to the doctor about depression and anxiety. Thou
I just can't do it. The list of things I need to do - important things - just keeps growing and growing. I can't keep on top of it, try as I might. This means things fall apart and get worse. This includes: * Paying new bills * Trying to s
Hi, I have not posted here in a few months. I’m struggling with intense anxiety and depressed mood lately, feeling exhausted and unmotivated.
I guess the title tells it all. What's inside of me that wants to get out? Why can't I cry during the day? I feel it welling up all the time... I feel like giving up and just saying: "fuck it" and throwing my arms in the air. "What
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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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