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I was diagnosed Bipolar 2 many years ago now but, honestly, I haven't had to much problems with my hypomanic episodes. They tend to be short lived and widely spaced. However I am currently struggling with perhaps the must intense episode I have ever
Undiagnosed OCD/autistic husband driving me crazy with his household demands. How the dish rag needs to be rinsed and folded, constantly wiping marks off the fridge, setting to robot to wash the floors every day or second day, needing to keep a special cl
Hi all,I am diagnosed schizo-effective but had a long history with bipolar. I have always been able to converse well (which can mask me as high-functioning).In May/June I went to hospital with a psychotic episode and had a medication change.Since I came o
Hi all,New to these forums so adding a trigger warning in case.I'm really struggling with my mental health since becoming a mum. I have always had mental health issues. I even remember feeling anxiety as a kid but it was never noticed by my mum.Background
Reading by the title of the article itself, it’s completely 100% understandable as to why some aussies are already leaving this country and I don’t blame them for that. like I can’t stress this enough…Everything here is already getting so expensive. Like
So I've lost about 20kg in the last 4 months. My psychiatrist asked me at my last appointment if I might be developing an eating disorder. We didn't discuss it in depth that appointment. She wants me to go to my GP once they're open again after Chri
I have a 12yo autistic girl (lvl 2) self harming and it seems nothing I'm doing is keeping her safe. TW: Self harm Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)I locked away all rope, even twine, all sharp things, all safety pins, you name it, especi
So I’ve had a really big year last year. I got a job for the year. It was fun but also stressful and I learned a whole lot and any time I took leave, or even just like the weekend, I just crashed a lot. I don't think I managed my health very well this yea
a few nights ago i woke up around 2.30am went to use the bathroom and something caught my attention outside my window. there were 2 men outside my window taking turns looking in and then moving back into the shadows. it went on for about 4 min
I think I may have been hearing voices for the past 4-6 months. I have no idea what to do apart from ask the ppl around me what to do and get help. Does anyone else have any ideas? It's okay if you don't, I know the forums are shut down over xmas.
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