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đź’™ Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Week đź’™
BDP is very complex, and often misunderstood which is why this awareness week is so important. It is estimated that around 1-2% of the adult community live with BPD, that’s over 1 million people in the UK. Of which over 75% are women. But what's really concerning is that 85% of people with BPD will attempt suicide and 10%…
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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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I have a wellbeing team meeting on Monday, should I ask about psychiatry among other things?
I was just wondering what does a person speak about when with a Wellbeing Team person? He is travelling to meet me and I don't know if it's about my history, diagnoses, what I'm like ect. I can't articulate on the spot so my mother is going to write a note to the person. I've been basically waiting for a psychiatric…
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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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Has Anyone Had Any Success On EMDR Treatment for PTSD
Hi, I have PTSD and have been having EMDR for the past three years. I have seen no change and thinking of calling it a day as it seems to be wasting my time. Just wondering if anyone has had any positive results with it
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Fleece bedding tip
I saved up to get fleece bedding after a friend recommended it for beating the cold weather. However, it has had a positive impact on my sleep and wellbeing. It’s like sleeping in a cloud! Warning - it does make it harder to get out of bed in the morning…
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Psychologist has stopped my meds without giving a reason.
This discussion was created from comments split from: The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know.
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How can my mum not take seriously the possible mental health issue I might have?
hello I'm have been noticed no matter what emotion that i do feel and my mum seem to reactive to even frustrated , angry . no matter what emotion do feel , i do think i do have type of mental heath issue but my mum is not getting it . kept being very dismissed when i talk about anxiety, frustrated .. not really getting…
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neighbour trying to trigger me
Its a long story,so I will make it as short as I can.But basically I reported my neighbour fpr anti social behaviour earlier this year.He turned all my neighbours against me(they no longer say hello etc).It made my mental health worse,so I put into move via my local social housing supplier.I was put into the top banding…
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Dentist - Struggling with Dental Care – Reasonable Adjustments Not Taken Seriously
Hi all, I have both physical and mental health conditions that make attending appointments difficult — especially dental ones. I’m classed as disabled under the Equality Act 2010, and I believe I should be entitled to reasonable adjustments, but I'm struggling to get anywhere with this. In 2023, I had a couple of dental…
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My care company
hi I’m so stressed out at the moment. I don’t know if anyone can give me company that I’m with now making me major came in yesterday when she should’ve been here at 8:45 at night to give me cause I’m and she chose to give hours early. It made me really woozy and dizzy. I spoke to the lady today and she’s covering the she…
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Nurosym
Hey all. I recently purchased a nurosym vqgus nerve stimulator. Has wild claims re anxiety depression chronic pain IBS etc. All of which IV had issues with. Read a lot about it and seems to be promising. After 5 days use IV noticed 1 benifet already. I would normally have to have a TV radio or stimulant on in my home at…
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World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and I just want to take a moment to acknowledge how tough things can feel sometimes and to remind everyone that you are not alone. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health or supporting someone who is, there is help available and there are people who care. Reaching out can…
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Pets to help mental health
I just WhatsApp my landlady if I could get a pet. I've been living at this address for 4 years. When I drink I binge drink and can be noisy. I explained to her a pet could help me stop with the alcohol and take care of the pet. I had a dog at my old house and didn't drink for 2 year. I honestly think it could help many…
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trauma therapy
Hi All I recently had very basic cbt, it was quite pointless as cbt tbh. Out of maybe 7 appts 4 were spent asking me how I am and discussing putting me forward for step 4? trauma therapy almost from the start. I did not expect this at all. It was like the therapist just wanted to waste the appts and put me forward for step…
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CPTSD & related issues
I've been good today but struggling again Everything seems to tell me I'm a bad person and trigger my CPTSD and I get panic attacks and burst into tears and other stupid things I'm really trying to be faithful in the human race - I don't think people are intentionally trying to make me think I'm less than worthless But my…
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Struggling with my mental health and don’t really know what to do
hi, not sure what to say really, my mental health is in the ditch and I just don’t know what to do, I’m feeling so lost and disconnected, dealing with horrible thoughts, i rang the crisis line earlier but when they answered I got too scared and put the phone down and I couldn’t say anything.
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health
just want to thank this group for all help and to say feeling lot beter mental health been good things looking up for me at min so thanks so mutch
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My Sister
Hi to all, On the 2nd of Sept I have to go to Sheffield hospital for my Sister who has mental health probs & poss dementia she has a gynecological problem i don't know the nature of till I go to see the consultant but I was only told of this today. I haven't been given much notice I guess because it urgent so what do I say…
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Struggles with hoarding and mental health.
hiya. Neurodivergent & chronic pain sufferer here as well as a fun combo of mental illness/mental health issues here. Recently turned 30, terrified for my future. My only support is mum but she’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Terrified for my future (which I know sounds selfish as it shouldn’t be about my worries it…
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Sleep deprivation
Anyone else find it hard to sleep
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Feeling overwhelmed by ADHD and Autism diagnosis
Hello, I have been feeling so overwhelmed at the moment. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism and as much as it was a relief to finally know why I am how I am, it has upset me as to how life could have been if I was diagnosed when younger. I already struggle with anxiety and depression and am a carer for my dad,…
