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Hey. I never know which thread to post in and previously have just found a random place to go. Mum struggling. Struggling bad tonight. My head races. I don’t think I can go to work but then I also don’t have an option really. Anxi
hi allmy gp told me today that i'm not far off an involutary medical admission and although i heard her speak the words (knowing she doesn't talk like this often) i am struggling to connect to the reality of the situation. we went through the proces
I'm reducing my medication (with permission) tonight. I'm nervous. I could see a return of symptoms, which would be bad. I have felt numb on this medication - I don't have any emotions - so I'm hoping to get some feeling back - I'm just nervous
Hi, Not going so well lately. Anxiety and negativity are part of me. I need ways and tools of coping. I have always been extra sensitive. I have 2 good friends I met at the gym 7 years ago. They are still part of my life and we are good for each ot
Not coping today i haven't been able to get out of bed & can't stop crying my daughter has been so sweet making me the nicest Mother's Day presents & she would not let me wait until Sunday to open them! Lol -I read the card & start
I don't think I've been able to confidently function with my daily responsibilities for a while and I've attributed this feeling to a developing imposter syndrome. I am a research student and had a successful undergraduate experience but now in my post-gr
*Possible trigger warning.* Hi. I'm just struggling a lot, with bad intrusive thoughts. And yes I'm safe, I just have suicidal thoughts often. I'm not going to act on them to myself or anyone. (Mods I hope it's ok to post this, hence me putt
Hi everyone. Mods, feel free to move this if it's not in the right thread. I'd just like someone to talk to, about anything I guess. I feel so alone, not just because of the virus (although that obviously doesn't help), but just in general. My psychi
I just want to know what are legitimate reasons to change psychiatrists? And can subsequent psychiatrists use this as evidence against you. Like I had a doctor tell me that I had the right to k##l myself because I was over 18. Or another tell
Hi there, Looks like my uni is doing everything online next semester. (only having contact with 3 people makes one feel trapped) and summer semester 2019 I felt a bit isolated but less so. Thinking of taking the next semester off and volunte
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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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