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Suicidal Feelings
If you are struggling regarding suicidal feelings, it can be a difficult and frightening time. MIND is a Mental Health charity that offers support, information and advice, here are some links to their website that might be helpful to you. You are not alone, you are a member of our community and we appreciate you. If you…
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Hospital a&e and wards
I was in a&e and on ward for week and half the neglect discrimination I received was awful I have autonomic Dyreflexia a spinal injury life threatening condition the doctors easy was is to pop but I can't move I need slide board or Pat slide they all got angry this was my room on the ward no room for any thing no help just…
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Social worker not visited me in two years??
Ive only had one appointment in two years This appointment occurred when I was living with my parents Now I've moved out Been asking for one home visit since 2025 Ive already complained and social services stick up for her saying she called you (for 10mins!!) every 8 weeks I already called and called I think there's always…
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How to be your own supporter/cheer leader when no one is around?
I think everyone could do with a friend who cheers them on then and again for positivity. What about when no one's around though? How do we support ourselves? I wonder how to manifests posivity within oneself.
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Lurasidone
Hi I had a misdiagnosis and my psychiatrist wants me off this tablet. I've been on it approx 18months and on antipsychotics for 4 years. I tried to stop another antipsychotic a few years ago without telling my mental health team and went too fast and got akesthesia. I was on 37mg in Jan this year and am now splitting a…
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The phone charities don't help anymore...
It's gotten to a point where I'm like things have changed with the phone charities...am I the only one that's noticed this change? Samaritans only giving me 10-15 mins, Shout keeps signposting me to go to the police and are ready to call the police all the time to conduct safeguarding checks, and Another charity told me we…
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The Assembly
I am in the middle of watching Stephen Fry being interviewed by a neurodivergent panel on ITV. I am finding it incredibly informative, I thoroughly recommend it.
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Repeat prescription refused due to medication review overdue
I got a message from my GP’s surgery earlier today to say they couldn’t process my repeat prescription as my medication review was overdue. I got really upset as it’s not a good idea to just stop taking my meds. They wanted me to have a phone consultation with a pharmacist who I’ve never met and I have problems engaging…
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Isolation as a disabled person
It's hard to feel connected when I'm pretty much housebound. I'm hoping joining the scope community can change this
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Loneliness?
Hi everyone. I always been quite indepandant. I have lots of friends but i prefer my own company. Sometimes when the evening comes especially, i start to feel really sad. Thing is, yes i do have lots of friends, and i can always find people to help me, but i dont think any of them understands how i actually feel. They say…
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Hello to Everybody,
Hello to everybody here , Please , can i just to write here that i would like to wish everybody a peaceful day and the evening please Please take care of yourself as best you can Please be safe Please stay safe in this hot weather Please stay hydrated Thank you very much Kind regards to everybody, and best wishes
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How to cope when you feel you’re too much
How do others manage, or what helps you get through when you feel your needs are seen as too much by others? I’ve been trying to get support, but even support organisations have been unable, or unwilling, to provide the adjustments I need to access their support. I know my needs are great, but I can’t help that. I’ve tried…
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Been keeping a positive spirit lately
Been keeping a positive spirit lately, It was tough hearing I had breast cancer in my left breast. All started with me noticing a lump that did not feel right at all, this was 6 weeks ago. They did get the lump out surgically and took it all, was in the starting of it. Good news it was caught early. They said it was the…
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Seeing things and I'm hungry
I think it might be stress, trauma or because I want kids in general but social services said I could have a baby and they would support me... whereas police said as soon as I have another 136 mental health section "they'll take my baby off me...? Because 136 mean I'm an unfit mom Saw a random baby in my rented flat Then…
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Cops documented.Police vulnerability team gave advice2 arrest me( rape victim)
Police documented... Police vulnerability team gave advice to arrest me (a rape victim inside an ambulance - over who called 999) 13.08.24 - I think what hurts the most is the police who are meant to protect you, a specific team to look out for you, inform the police about your vulnerabilities, illness or care needs were…
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The police said "The girls can call us themselves"
I met this person online. he would be my boyfriend, eventually he became controlling, he told me that he knew I was coping with my mental health any introduced me to someone. He promise that she would look after me I'm from that day on everything went wrong I was struggling and constant A&E visits, this person said to me,…
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Sexual abuse-Police officer, police complaints took my crime reference number
I reported sexual assault by a police officer and was given an official crime reference number. SUBMITTED evidence with witnesses, Other Police force supported my concerns and documented it/sent it to my local police force 2. They promised my case would go to the specialist RASSO team Infront of ISA worker but never did.…
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Struggling and feeling fed up
I feel so fed up and worn down from everything. Tonight I reached out to Samaritans via online chat (I struggle with phone calls) but that actually made me feel worse they didn’t really acknowledge the thoughts and urges I was having quite badly and the stuff they said, felt like we’re both in a wrong wavelength. So I just…
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Going Cold Turkey On Vaping!
I've been vaping for about 2 and a half years now and I really want to stop! I want to get fitter, healthier, and better my mental health, so my plan is to just go cold turkey and avoid NRT (if I can)… I know it will be hard but I am determined to do it! I am going to also start running again, something which I have not…
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How to stop overthinking
I am a overthinker person I spend a lot of time replaying conversations I know everyone overthinks sometimes, but lately it feels like it's becoming a habit and it's exhausting. I find it hard to relax because my mind is always analyzing something.