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Spitfire1Senior Contributor
Hi everyone I am new to this forum and feel a little nervous about this entry but here goes. I have a 9 year old cat, a adoring supporting husband and have had depression and psychosis for so long I don't really know any other way to live, but the other day finally sought help again and are ready to fight my mental illness again and would love any tecniques that any one knows or uses to stay in touch with reality.
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JoeTheLionSenior Contributor
Hi @Spitfire1,
Welcome to the Forum.
Sounds like you have battled away with mental illness for a long time. Good on you for reaching out to other people who bravely share their experiences. I hope you find the solace and fellowship on here that many others have. Please feel free to share your experiences and join in conversations.
I have moderated quite a few posts about cats. You will find a few other cat lovers to share stories with.
All the best
Joe The Lion
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Spitfire1 Hi Spitfire1 and welcome to Forumland :D. We are a friendly bunch here so make yourself at home cruising the threads. I will hopefully see you around. 🙂
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QueenieSenior Contributor
G'day @Spitfire1 and welcome to the forums. 🙂
I have a cat too, although I am sure she thinks she is a tiger at times as she is quite ferocious at times lol! I live with schizoaffective disorder myself, so I have a lived experience of psychosis too.
I will keep an eye out for you on the boards, look forward to hearing more of your 'story'.
Take care, Q
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Spitfire1Senior Contributor
Hi Joe the Lion Thankyou for welcoming to the forum, yes I have battled mental illness a long time but now I will fight, research and seek counselling in the next couple of weeks. My housemate has 2 kittens as well which create fun havoc in the home so looking forward to posting more entries into the forum.
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Spitfire1Senior Contributor
Thanks greenpea still looking and working out what is on the forum and website, so far being impressed to what I have seen here, will, thanks again.
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Spitfire1Senior Contributor
Hi Queenie, thankyou for welcoming me into the forum with the other entries. If I don't give my cat enough attention at times she will run and jump on the bed at night give me a bite with the claws dug in to show me that she is not impressed with the non attention from me. But most of all she is usually cuddly and loves a good pat and we both enjoy it.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Spitfire1 and welcome to the forum 
Remember to put a @ in front of members name as @Queenie, @Bunniekins, @JoeTheLion, so they will recieve an email message from you
How are you today
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Spitfire1Senior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ok @Spitfire1 , have a good day , sending you hugs 
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