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Unknown userMember02 July 2021, 6:32 pm AEST

Hey all and I mean all

I've been living in the dark by myself for the past 10+ years with depression, schizophrenia and/or schizoaffecitve disorder I'm still trying to figure it out with my psychiatrist. But after all this time I feel I am starting to get my life together or as much as possible. Just wondering how people with mental health issues are going with work and having a family and relating to friends? I had a normal upbringing and was good at sports my whole life till I got diagnosed with a mental health issue (still figuring out what it is). Just a big warm hello and I hope we can fight this to the end. Just wondering if you guys can share any tips or life experiences with me going forward.

kindest regards,

itsjustme1

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MDTSenior Contributor19 Sept 2021, 8:27 pm AEST

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28 tomorrow @Former-Member

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MDTSenior Contributor19 Sept 2021, 8:29 pm AEST

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👋 @HenryX

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TABSenior Contributor19 Sept 2021, 8:31 pm AEST

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Hey @Lost9 thanks for the tidings

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MDTSenior Contributor19 Sept 2021, 9:31 pm AEST

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Agreed @Lost9

Take care

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Unknown userMember20 Sept 2021, 12:29 pm AEST

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Happy bday @MDT

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MDTSenior Contributor20 Sept 2021, 12:50 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member
Thanks my friend
What are you up to today?

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Unknown userMember20 Sept 2021, 12:56 pm AEST

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Not receiving any work - maybe have to inform the employer of my situation in regards to having some work during the time I'm studying. Hoping that will work out. Also noticing the slightest shifts in people towards me. But have to stay positive and know things will work out I suppose. What about you @MDT any birthday dinners etc lined up or nah? Like are you in lockdown?

itsjustme1

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MDTSenior Contributor20 Sept 2021, 4:04 pm AEST

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The slightest shift in people towards me - yeah i feel that @Former-Member
I have seen it in my work. It ebbs and flows though I guess doesn't it. Idk my friend. I haven't got answers these days, just more questions.
What are you studying?

Roast pork here for dinner. Followed by cake. Yeah in lockdown. Will need to plan some stuff afterwards methinks. but unsure yet. Never really been big for parties. Last party I had was 21st lol. Before that it was my 18th, Before that is was my 12th or something probably haha

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MDTSenior Contributor20 Sept 2021, 4:07 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

Hey friend

can i share a song with you? Sometimes this captures my feelings really well. It's like rage against the machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yvGCAvOAfM

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Unknown userMember20 Sept 2021, 4:29 pm AEST

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Yeah fair enough I'm gonna do MH cert or diploma, but leaning towards the cert. Lets see how it goes. Hoping for a positive outcome but already thinking about what I'm going to miss.

my parents were big on parties somehow I had all the parties throughout my life but eased off during my 20's.

anyways hope your roast pork and cake are nice. Good chatting.... by the way, I do not know how to ask this as not to offend but are your MH implications serious or mild? In other words I'm curious to know your illness name if that's not rude?

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