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Multiple mental health issues

Complex123Contributor

Multiple mental health issues

Hello I am William, i am a gay male support worker, 27th November 2022 i lost my partner at home with palliative care after 39 years together, after some drug and alcohol dependence, i managed to get a job 1st September 2023 which i quit 26th July 2024, because of back injury 6 months later as all i was doing was cleaning which did my back no good, i met a new man all went went well until my mental illness caused him unhappy memories of past relationships.

i am here to learn from others of the impact of complex mental disorders

be kind considerate of each others conditions

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Ru-beeModerator

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Hello @Complex123

I wanted to extend a warm welcome to the forums and to thank you for being open in sharing these experiences here. It sounds as though you've been through such a lot and I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss.

I'm glad that you have found this community, it's the perfect place to learn from others as you've noted there.

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AinjouleSenior Contributor

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Hi @Complex123

I just wanted to pop into the thread and say welcome. It sounds like you have been on quite the journey. I was sorry to hear that you lost your partner of 39 years. Thanks for sharing your story.

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TilzSenior Contributor

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Hello @Complex123 welcome to the forum. I'm really sorry to hear that. I don't have much knowledge about complex mental disorders but i just love to give you an idea about life. let the past be past. I'm sure you cant forget it. but try to ,because now you have started a new journey.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello and welcome @Complex123

Thank you for sharing your story with us

Letting you know that you are not alone my friend

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Complex123Contributor

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thank you

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Complex123Contributor

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thank you
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