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I just saw my GP about getting paperwork for NDIS to get help to get counselling services. He refused, cause he said that the NDIS was for people with disabilities and I wasn't disabled, I was functioning. He said that the NDIS was for people
I found this and thought it applied pretty well to my ongoing struggles with my medications and weight issues. So hopefully it will help someone else. It is by Olivia Pennelle ~ 2 min read I love my job; I adore writing. But th
I've been feeling so low. I think that it can't get any worse but everyday I sink Abit lower. My life is fine good in fact but why don't I feel that way? I can't remember the last time I had a day that I was honestly happy to be here with not one negative
I dont get angry very often but when it does come its like a bull ar a gate and takes out everything in its path.ive been told it can be part of bpd but everyone gets angry..Does anyone else get like this and how do you manage it?
Hi everyone, I've just received a new diagnosis of Bipolar II and PTSD, and am struggling with decisions around medication. I've been on an antidepressant for more than 15 years (for what was previously diagnosed as depression), but my psychiatrist
I have been with my boyfriend for a little over 2 years. The whole relationship has made me feel like the happiest person alive. Up until last week I would get excited to see him. I couldn't stop smiling at him and the butterflies in my tummy kept coming.
Hi, I have depression and am also grieving the passing of my adult son. It’s only been 8 weeks but I’m not coping with these horrid thoughts. I’m also the mum and carer of a 15 yr with ASD and anxiety. anyone else been in my shoes. thanks
Hello. I am new here so this is all a bit strange and very anxiety provoking. I have struggled with mental health problems for over a decade and i am really not that old. I have tried to seek help again and again but never get anywhere but just more defea
I am a registered nurse who’s in-between jobs and really enjoying the extra time I’m getting w my bf. My psychiatrist and therapist (he does both) is pushing me to get a part time job in the evening so I can practice functioning on my own, without my boyf
Hello, i feel relaxed and I take my meds and eat ice cream, crisps and pizza all day long as I don’t really think it matters. Looked at the bar for ages yesterday sitting on the floor until I was cold, but didn’t feel like drinking. I think this is i
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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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