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Fear of the unknown
Hello everyone. Quite a long post so apologies in advance. Am currently working but suffer with several MH issues since 2017. Been off work several times due to this. Been working from home since start lockdown. MH took a nosedive and now I don't socialise or go out without a family member. Just returned to work after…
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Agoraphobia
I suffer with agoraphobia. I’ve not left the house since Christmas Day which is the longest it’s been so far. I avoid everything like the plague just have telephone appointments etc & I’m getting scared that this is going to turn into a lifelong thing 😢 I just want to be normal again. Has anyone got any advice on how to…
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Struggling with mental health
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Slight anxiety directly after sending an email
I just sent an email this morning and I immediately got an intrusive thought that I had written something obscene, so I had to go to my Sent Mail and check it was OK. This must be some new variation of my OCD trying to creep into my life and disturb me.
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Can you go into inpatient rehabilitation as an informal patient/from the community?
I've had mental health issues that have been long-lasting since I was 9-years-old. I'm now 25-years. I also have autism. I was diagnosed with ASD when I was 18-years-old. I was under CAMHS for since I was 9, but no one ever picked up on the autism. I've never been sectioned or been in hospital as an informal patient. I've…
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my experience of OCD treatment
I just need to tell my experience to write it down to see what I can do to get better. I now know the NHS mental health team can't help or aren't bothered but maybe a private company can. What have other people done to make their OCD better. I'm sure nobody is interested as this is long and I wouldn't blame you it's just…
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Shine On! Celebrating Our Incredible Strengths
Hey everyone, I'm back after being away for a bit, and I'm looking forward to catching up on all the amazing stories and experiences shared here. I wanted to shift the focus a bit and celebrate the incredible strengths and abilities within this community. So, I'm curious: What are some of the things you're most proud of?…
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Being Your Authentic You
What I think is difficult for many people regardless of disability or not, is to be their authentic selves. I think many of us aren't able to be our authentic selves because of fear and our negativity towards ourselves. We don't treat ourselves with respect and therefore we drag ourselves down and our negative choices…
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Personal independence payment
Hi i thought I would come on and say after a long miserable and mentally and physically draining 2 years I have been awarded not only awarded but advanced for both. Please bare in mind although sometimes we feel like giving up and saving the hassle as dwp are extremely difficult it has been showed they are wrong . They…
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Feeling very low 😕
Ive been suffering with depression anxiety for years since my last spinal ops 4 of then and all these lung diseases and all these other illnesses I've felt so low feel like I'm drowning had a breakdown last year started on pain meds that causing me paranoia and god know what then straight into menopause it's absolutely…
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Help us make the outdoors more accessible
We’re researching the biggest barriers disabled people face when accessing outdoor activities like hiking, rowing, and cycling. This is part of a project to help a business develop solutions that improve accessibility. What challenges have you encountered? Whether it’s a lack of adaptive equipment, inaccessible paths, or…
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Staying in bed
I’ve been in bed for 6 days , just feel like I can’t deal with the outside world anymore, curtains closed and can’t be bothered with anything .
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Medication
Hi everyone I suffer with chronic pain due to some deterioration of joints in my neck and lower spine. Ive been having hand and head tremors and also sleepless nights due to pain. I’ve had various scans to rule out brain problems and yesterday my doctor decided that the tremors are because of my pain levels. I have become…
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Occ health assessment has set me back mentally
hi I have been asked by my workplace if I wanted to consider ill health retirement. I have suffered with depression and anxiety for 25 plus years and have had periods of sick leave. I’ve worked for current employer for 22nyears. I lost my son to suicide 4 months ago and my mental health has deteriorated substantially. The…
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Psychiatrist
my CMHT psychiatrist is trying to destabilise me intentionally. NHS therapist was gaslighting me and the clinical psychologist has been deceiving me to keep me quiet . These people all form a very tight circle when they’ve done wrong to stop any infiltration. they think I can’t see what’s going on -
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Opinions please
It's obvious to me that I have severe anxiety.I am trying to avoid taking medication as I need to be alert at all times as my son who has special needs is heavily relliant upon me.I am thinking of giving this C.B.T a go in the hope that this sensible and calm version of myself can adapt without having even more medication…
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working
I think after my next lot treatment / therapy for my MH I might like to try and find part time job (2-3 days a week ), to see if it’s helps me. What happens if you get full pip? Would I just call and tell them I’m working part time? I know you can work and get pip but if it’s full pip for both parts maybe I need to tell…
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I am furious
I am going to make a complaint now to the GMC and the **** is really going to hit the fan.I am SO angry.The system is broken for mental health patients
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ASB Safeguarding Failures by my local authority 2020 -2025
Can anyone who has been left terrorised and targeted by a single or group of uncivil neighbours over a prolonged period of time that has had a severe and detrimental effect on my homelife that left me in fear and having no choice but to remove myself from potential harm from the abusers. Turning to my Housing Officer…
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Patient confidentiality
It's just occurred to me that weeks ago when I phoned my GP reception and asked for a medical summary.The receptionist who is a junior and very young was able to pull up my record and when I queried whether something was on there she immediately told me before printing it off before I collected.I am now wondering if…
