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One word, that sums it up.
This morning I have nothing left to say.
I keep up a positive facade, smile at my husband, made plans to see a friend, who's sick, have to see my GP and know who to call for admission if I need to.
I'm sorry I can't be optimistic, I think I'm realistic and the waiting game is destroying me inside.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member and @utopia
I am still numb. Now I have learnt what stigma and discrimination is
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Unknown userMember
I am so angry
I am so sad
I am so cranky
They took all that I had
These little twats
Don't deserve better
I kick 'em in their backs
And serve them a letter
I wish it will hurt
I wish 'em some pains
I am now alert
And pick what remains
They've broken my heart
My heart that was good
They don't give a fart
And kick with their foot
I'm numb in my brain
I'm lost in the world
All I feel is pain
And my head is all swirled
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@Former-Member it is just so nice to see you back 
That numb feeling shuts away all our hurt and our pain until we are much better able to cope with those feelings - neither is an easy place to be. I certainly don't have any answers here for you or advice to give, but I can say I hear you and am standing right beside you.
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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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