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curlyfryNew Contributor
hi im new to this site, i struggle with alot of mental health conditions but something i have noticed recently is excessive derealisation, feeling like everything is fake (including myself), paranoia, bad sleeping, etc.. i dont know what this means for me and i dont know how to reach out about it.
In response to: my mind is a mess
MindfulMangoModerator
Hey there @curlyfry 👋
It's great that you have found this forum and that you've been able to post. It takes courage to share your experiences with the community, and you are being really brave reaching out to your peers.
It sounds like there's a lot of mental health issues that you're trying to cope with at the moment, and you're still trying to figure out how to get support for it.
There are a couple of ways to get mental health support. One of them is to have a chat with your GP, who might be able to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist. You can also call the mental health triage line in your state, and have a chat with them about the available services in your area.
If you're in crisis, there are 24/7 hotlines that you can use:
We look forward to seeing you around on the forums! We hope that the community will have some insights to share with you soon!
In response to: my mind is a mess
SmashedAvocadoModerator
Hi @curlyfry,
I wanted to check in and see how things have been for you since you posted.
When you first reached out, you described experiencing a lot of derealisation, paranoia and difficulties with sleep. Have you noticed any changes since then?
Im also wondering whether you have been able to connect with any support, or find any strategies that have been helpful for you since making this post.
If you would like to share an update, we would love to hear how you are going.:)
In response to: my mind is a mess
curlyfryNew Contributor
hello @SmashedAvocado
i haven't noticed any changes so far… but im still hopeful! i have an appointment booked with my therapist soon so i plan to talk to them about whats going on. im going to focus on grounding myself until the upcoming appointment.
thanks for all of the support!
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