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Who do i turn to
After 2 years of dealing with paperwork and utility companies since my husband died,i really am done for i cannot cope with things anymore. i have generally been very capable of dealing things but now i am completely spent.EDF sending me bills for stairway lighting of £1000 seems crazy ,when its only motion sensor lighting…
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Being a Carer
Hi everybody, my name is Fahmida and carer for my older sister. I have been carer since my mid-teens to now. My older sister has severe mental health issues with depressive and anxiety disorder. She has been diagnosed when she was 17 and began at 14. She is 26 years old and is part time university student. My older sister…
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Anxiety
I’ve always had a tendency to be anxious, byproduct of my mothers previously un diagnosed bi polar when growing up. I have no idea why my anxiety is getting much worse my old successful coping strategies aren’t working. Not sure if it’s covid, menopause or adjusting to my own disability - I’ve no idea ??♀️ it could be all…
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Does anybody know of any support to reduce OCD rituals?
Hi does anyone know of any therapies/support that has helped to reduce the anxiety or frequency of OCD rituals? I know everyone is different and everyones behaviours/triggers will be different but I'm really interested to know what people have found helps <3
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Items them helps me with my mental health please share yours also
Hi every one I have been in hospital 6 times this year I’m out now and this last stay in hospital has really helped with tips and tricks over this year I have learnt items that can help with our mental health here’s what I found helpful . Squishy stress toys , mood Octopus , sensory star light , sensory floating fish tank…
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Therapy for my soul's well-being
Have just visited London's Victoria and Albert Museum to see the Faberge exhibition, and found it has given me a smile on my face. It doesn't take much brain-power, but you feel better having spent some time looking at all the exhibits. And the V & A is very disabled-friendly. If anyone is interest, more info…
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OCD misunderstood
As a parent of an adult child with OCD I understand how debilitating & misunderstood the condition is. This is an example:
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Hi I'm Feeky Trying to support a family member with mental health issues
Hello again I didnt realised I about this :) sorry its late! I'm here trying to get advice & support a family member with mental health issues. Thanks for everything so far! How do I go about private messaging? I think when I tried a message came up saying I didnt have permission or something like that????? Anyway please…
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How can we talk about mental health
Do you think right on here about mental help
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Why am I different?
Hello, not been active so sorry, I am not doing too well, I am just trying to get my doctor to listen to me because how bad I am feeling at the moment, it's strange isn't it? I am just struggling, I found out I am having surgery soon ( for my spine ) and, I am scared, the doctor who is doing the surgery is telling me ill…
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Medication
I feel like I’m having a stroke again today, pins and needles down my left arm, trouble breathing and feel sick and like death. I am seriously thinking about asking the GP for medication even though it hasn’t helped in the past. What are other peoples views on anti depressants, do they work for you, or make your mood even…
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Sectioned again
Hi every one I have been quiet on the forum as I have slowly been going down hill my nurse retired so I was left with out a nurse for Weeks and finally got a new one but I had already started to go down hill it’s my 5 th time in a mental health hospital this year I’m not even scared any more it’s like I know the ropes now…
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Onlazapine
I recently started taking olanzapine at drs request. I've noticed I'm very groggy in the morning and I'm putting on a lot of weight quickly. I've gone up a dress size in 2 weeks. Now I'm a small framed girl so it's not noticeable but with it happening so quickly I'm trying to prevent myself getting to big. Any tips would…
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New. Are there any support groups for people with bipolar disorder? Anyone got PIP for it?
Hello I joined just tonight. Bipolar. pip got refused over a phone assessment during covid. Housing can’t be bothered with dealing with issues. Nhs can’t help really. Just looking for support groups who deal,who know exactly the issues any disability creates is not a points system ruled by unqualified people who play god…
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emotional bluntness/cant cry
after years of medications for depression and bipolar i have not been able to cry at all also not been able to feel a buzz from too much wine, feel good or bad emotions, or have any sexual feelings anyone relate tonight i had a glass of red and as usual no effect but ed sheeran photograph came on and it was on in the…
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Dealing vs living with disabilities
Hi all I am nearly three weeks into therapy for the umpteenth time and this time I think I have found the main cause of my anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed with learning disabilities at 25 but have never learnt to live with having disabilities. At work, the job centre and even by some lecturers at union the message…
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Disengagement
This sounds stupid and lame, but I really want to get back to when I was really unwell mentally and rarely left house. Doing daily activities is not for me anymore, I certainly don’t belong in this world , no one really likes me and fact is that I preferred the quiet life when I was in permanent solitudism. Being with…
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Need help mental health
so my mental health is getting worse i tried to contact gp they said i cant be seen until 23rd september .. and i should call 111 i did 111 online and result was call 999 for emergency ambulance ..i dont feel i need an ambulance though seems a bit ott... i dont know how to get help i am due to have my first therapy session…
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Hi, my name is mylo! I suffered a stroke in February, and it's been affecting my mental health
Hello all, my name is Jayne, I am 59 and suffered a severe stroke in Feb this year. It has greatly affected my mental health and I would be grateful to hears others experiences
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World Mental Health Day 2021 - mental health in an unequal world
World Mental Health Day 2021 Today is World Mental Health Day 2021. The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Mental health in an unequal world'. Research by the Mental Health Foundation suggests that some of the people struggling the most are those who were…
