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Hi. I have been on this journey for about 8 months now and I was doing so well of late. I actually felt like I was on top of my feelings and emotions, and I was starting to really live again. Then last Friday was the 2nd anniversary of t
Isolation and the need to vent vexes me. I sometimes feel sad and alone despite having a job, friends and children. Then I lose motivation for exercise and other activities or chores. How to keep going is the question? Thanks
Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)Today is 5 years since I was attacked and sexually assaulted. I know I survived it but I don't feel like a survivor. Today is 5 years since I was attacked and sexually assaulted. I know I survived it but I d
So, if I'm su**dal and I call a helpline they'll call the cops and they will "arrest" me (eg, take my stuff, put me in a paddy wagon, and take me to a locked ward at a hospital). The public hospitals are so overwhelmed I will not be given any attention.
I’m new here and struggling horribly.53 year old Mum of kids 18+ with long term anxiety - mostly under control but horrendous when not. The thing is there is usually something that can snap me out but this time I can’t see what will. My problem is th
I had a procedure on my shoulder yesterday to help alieviate the pain I have from my Calcific Tendonitis. Last time the pain relief was pretty instant but this time (they did more), and I did get told it would cause discomfort but the pain has been dreadf
I have been selling pretty much everything I can and using all the money I can get my hands on to build a healthier life and a more structured life. I have got some stuff for myself to allow me to do things, like an electric whisk to make the man shake mo
I have been feeling really depressed and alone all school holidays, and even more stressed that school is next week and they put me in a class full of people that don’t like me and bully me on top of that I’m on my own, reason why I’m stressed and scared
Ok so I had a stupidly stressful day. Now I’m trying to unwind from it. If I don’t it may bleed into the night and that’s the last thing I need.I have exercised, meditated and soon will journal. I have a gp appointment tomorrow to get a care plan to see a
I know what I’m feeling is reasonable but I so want to be one of those people that can just keep the emotions under control without needing to overshare or have meltdowns My current situation started on this path about July 2022 when my workplace cha
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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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