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Mental Health Awareness Week - Drawing an end to the week with the benefits of Community š
This years theme isĀ CommunityĀ so what better way to end this weeks Mental Health posts than with this theme and a poem from one of our very own community members; @Globster CommunityĀ provides us with a sense ofĀ belonging, support,Ā andĀ identity.Ā All of these things contribute to our mental wellbeing. A community can provideā¦
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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 youā¦
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Coping with stress, low mood and isolation ā a support thread
What is this thread about? We realise these
are particularly difficult times for all who visit Scopeās online
community. The impact of covid-19 has
been far reaching, not least emotionally, as we all cope and āmuddle throughā each
day the best we can. As a means of
support, the Community Team have compiled a list ofā¦
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Mental health, Cerebral Palsy & hobbies
Hi everyone, Iām not sure this is under the right topic but Iām really in need of some advice. I have Cerebral Palsy, mental health issues & numerous other health issues. Unfortunately I lost my best friend, my mum a year ago. So itās now just me & dad. Weāve been through so much in the last few years meaning stress levelsā¦
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I'm been to trying to expose myself to my being anxious but my mum stop me from exposing myself .
I know that my mum will not help me at all anymore and has deal with my own way . My mum make me so frustrated and angry. I'm always very stressful and anxious on Wednesday and has bad nightmares and was very vivid. My mum refused to help me . I'm getting no help for staying at home and not facing anxiety and I know goingā¦
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Changed to new doctor while awaiting WCA
Hi! I sent off my UC50 Form on 1st April 2025. So far I have received 2 x 1 month Fit Notes (Feb & March) and 1 x 3 month Fit Note (April - June) so I'm all up to date and awaiting details of when I will have my assesment. I am due to see my doctor on 29th May but I received a phonecall from the surgery this afternoonā¦
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Mental health
One mental health worker I visited told me I have EUPD . I was also given medication to help anxiety too .
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Cancer talk may not be for everyone
Hello there I have bad mental health I suffer badly with my depression and anxiety I'm on the strongest medication for both and been on both the last 9 years 10 weeks ago I come across a little lump on my tongue that I thought was a osser so try things like bonjour and other moths things it didn't go away it got bigger andā¦
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PHP at doctor's
Hi I recently went to the doctor's because I was really suffering with my mental health she said Im suffering with depression and anxiety and has given me anti depresents she also said she wanted me to see a php what is it and do I have to go ? Any advice would be great C
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Mental Health Bill - second reading - live this evening
On now BBC Parliament.
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Values in life
Hi to everyone, i couldnt sleep last night thinking about life, im a highly sensitive person, sometimes i heard from some people that i had to change because i was hypersensitive, my aunt told me that when i was little i used to walk down the street giving money to people, i couldnāt eat and sleep when the animal i wantedā¦
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Mental Health Awareness Week ā Tips for looking after our Mental Health š
Looking after our mental health shouldnāt just be something we do when things are bad, but something we should proactively invest in. By doing this, it will help us to cope with difficult times we then do arise. It can also help to benefit our physical health. Below are some tips to help improve our mental wellbeing. Theseā¦
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Looking for some advice on nhs waiting times
Hi everyone I'm looking for some advice, I'm currently awaiting therapy for eu bpd and I've just discharged myself after having enough of coming on for 3 an a half years of patiently waiting and only getting any attention if a call up an voice that I'm really not happy to the point I've had to discharge myself for my ownā¦
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Mental health awareness for people with disability
Hello, Iām William and Iām 31 years old and I have cerebral palsy and dystonia. I have struggled with my mental health for the last few years, especially feeling lonely and depressed. I realised I had to talk to people and even ended up seeing professionals (psychologist) and taking anti-depressants. Iām still strugglingā¦
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PIP Txt with nothing to say
Hi, Why do pip send txt saying they will progress review soon as can and i may need a face to face? It just stress me out. Its like lingering over me. They haven't added anything to what i already know because it tells me nothing?. I took my puppy to river to play because i feel guilty when im low mood and i can be loudā¦
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Asking for help from talking therapies because of DWP, feeling dismissed TW
Had the follow up call just now after my NHS talking therapies assessment, I thought I'd articulated my points well during the first call boy was I wrong He called up clarified what help I wanted and said heād talk to his supervisor again, I donāt think he understands why I wanted help in the first place despiteā¦
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Mental Health Awareness Week - What is Mental Health? š§
Each year, the Mental Health Foundation leads Mental Health Awareness Week. This yearās theme is ācommunityā which is very fitting! Iād like to begin this week with getting to the core of what Mental Health is, how it fits with our overall health, and how it impacts us all. Mental, Physical, and Emotional health form the 3ā¦
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I had an overwhelming day on Wednesday. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm back from holiday and is was one of worst time to go back to work on Wednesday and was very overwhelm and was very anxious on Wednesday .with course that did started whiling i also was on hobday at the time . then i had lie to one of staff for work to save a person feelings and that one person didn't really help meā¦
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Not sure!
Had a phychiatrst assessment today after a year long battle with mental health services and begging to be seen, I'm convinced I have bpd disorder and she has said today I have traits of bpd, generally anxiety disorder and ptsd, I kinda hsppy she listen to my struggles got it documented and am getting further help, part ofā¦
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Telephone appointment with psychiatrist
I have now been given the date for the upcoming appointment with this psychiatrist.And to give you an idea of how negative I am and how my brain works.Ive searched the life out of this man to discover that he is not a consultant and only took the position in November 2024.Whilst I appreciate the skill it takes to become aā¦
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carers assessment
hi all, i m a unpaid carer , i look after my wife 24/7 because she Long term has bypolar schizoafective disorder. from feb my social worker did carer assessment and gave me 1 hour daily a PA that i can go for coffee or gym. i personaly feel myself very low mode because 1 hr is not enough when you look after a mental healthā¦
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Conquering Anxiety: Breaking Free from Fear ā Michaelās Story š
Michaelās journey through generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a testament to the power of persistence and the right therapeutic approaches. For years, Michael lived in a constant state of worry and fear, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios and what-ifs. āIt was exhausting,ā Michael remembers. āI was always on edge,ā¦
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Bipolar Disorder: Finding Balance and Stability ā Emmaās story
Emmaās experience with bipolar disorder felt like being on a never-ending roller coaster. The exhilarating highs of mania were followed by crushing lows of depression, leaving her feeling out of control and exhausted. āDuring manic episodes, I felt invincible,ā Emma shares. āIād stay up for days, start ambitious projects,ā¦
