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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…
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One of those days
hi im jackie I'm new to this site, im just checking in on everyone..sending love and hugs if you need them... I know I do just lately ? xxxx
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NO WHERE TO GO
I have been having such severe depression. Where everything seems black and I cant see a way out because the fog is blinding my path. My dad died in 1996 the closest and happiest thing in my heart from a messed up family of abused and abusers. A white collar family who were worried about people thought. Making themselves…
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Does anyone know of a shop that does smart trousers with no buttons?
Hi, this may seem like a silly question, but due to my arthritis in my hands, I find it tough do do up buttons, especially on my trousers. Does anyone know of a shop that does smart trousers with no buttons? I have tried everywhere! I can't go to smart events in track suit bottoms! I have tried with just a belt done up,…
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What's The Matter?
Answers on a postcard :) My gp called today to tell me the mri brain scan had shown up white matter that you wouldn't normally expect to see...she said it looked similar to the patterns in people with ms...but they need to investigate further. I'm now to see a neurologist and a neuroradiologist...I looked up waiting times…
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Disability with mental health TW abuse
I fight to tell the tale, I suffer badly due to chronic pain which makes me poorly and unwell the most. I also suffer with BPD and other mental health issues due to abuse. I am wondering, is it normal to have mental health with a disability? or do others not experience the same as me? I find it hard waking up in a happy…
