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This is the second time I am starting a discussion. I'm so depressed. I live in chronic pain. I have had MRIs. I have seen so many F..ING physios and chiros. I had had all the F..ING reviews. I am currently on a public waiting list. I can't hold down a jo
I'm sorry, this is going to be a long one. I just need to vent and get things out of my head as it's driving me nuts. Backstory: I have been struggling with mental illness for a very long time. I can't even remember a time when I felt normal. I
hi im not exactly sure how to put this so that it makes sense without going into to much detail but the last couple of months i have had a problem with my mental state that i havent had for almost 10 years and the hardest thing about is that last time i d
I'm not wealthy so making the decision to see a psychiatrist was one I didn't make lightly.I was surprised at how strange it was. I kinda feel like I got screwed round.Went for a consultation ($140) where I just spoke about how I felt. Towards the end he
Hi timexabd time again its the same so much paragraphs huge paragraphsIt makes it very hard to help1. Feelings eg2.What I've tried so far CBT psychology or self empowerment3.helped or not y or n4. Asking for anglesAnd fi
A few weeks ago a family friends son ended his life at the age of 44. Im feeling disturbed by it and finding it hard to get it out of my mind. I just have memories of him as a child as he was a year younger than me. Hadnt seen him for many years. I guess
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This is just such a messed up time of year. We’re doing all the right things to keep safety and control – avoiding shopping centres and other places with xmas stuff, meditating, eating clean, exercising, sticking to routine, journaling, listening to each
Perhaps there is a question within. Or the need to voice this, is simply prevailing.Just so I know I'm not alone.Admission. Again. For the immediate and Christmas. I am not against this.As each day passes, I find myself finding ways to self destruct. Whet
I've only had my diagnosis of bipolar II for about 2 months. The doctors talked me into the meds. I'm taking them reluctantly. All my super self confidence & sense of fun seems to have vanished. Yes, I'm more level & focused & less agitated. B
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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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