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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
One of my many side effects from my medications is that I have not been able to cry in years. It is like my tears well up and then nothing .... well all that changed yesterday. I cried. It wasnt full on bawling but the tears flowed and it felt good to be able to see and feel my own emotions. Does anyone else find it hard to cry due to mood stabilizers? My mental health nurse has said she has never come across it before.
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MummaMiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Bunniekins
I am sorry to hear you are feeling stuck and unhurd. I wondered if you had heard of the Mental Health Legal Service, they can advocate on your behalf and help you to be heard https://mhlc.org.au/.
Take care, MummaMia
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@MummaMia Hi MummaMia no I have never heard of them before I will definitely look them up. Thank you 🙂
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MummaMiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Bunniekins
I hope it helps. Fingers crossed for you.
Take care, MummaMia
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello and hugs @MummaMia 
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MummaMiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Shaz51 I hope you are travelling well. Take care, MummaMia
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