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Anyone know what to expect in a secondary care assessment?
Hi would be really helpful to hear if anyone has had a secondary care assessment and whats is involved, thanks :)
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I would like to leave earth.
I feel upset, my injury has made me feel like I can't move or do anything I feel really empty and I can't do life anymore it's making me so unhappy. Life is done I'm done. I'm ? sorry
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Life
Sorry haven't been on much mental health is so bad and now I've been told my mum has terminal cancer and I'm not copping to well I put on a brave face when I'm with her it's killing me inside
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Hi, my name is LADYSCROB!
Hi wondering if anyone else here suffers from "tri-polar"?
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My life seems like confusion, and I want to get to the bottom of things
Hi guys I’m new to this forum but seeking some advice really. I’m 25 but have suffered with anxiety since a child. This was all noticeable to others around the age of 14 when I was diagnosed with OCD. For the OCD I had CBT which allowed me to keep it under control but as time has gone on the focus has changed and the…
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Support for carers?
Just wondering if there's any other carers out there looking for support? I support my husband in a lot of ways and have to try to be resilient at all times else it makes his anxiety so much worse. I've taken on a new job this year which has been full on and stressful and so I've not managed to offer the same amount of…
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Anyone have experience with a Social prescriber please ?
Hi my relative has mental health issues. OCD & social/communication anxiety. GP has referred a social prescriber (SP) but we're unsure how this would help. We've looked online and found very little about what they do/offer. I'm sure they can help a lot of people but my relative just isn't able to go out and do group…
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I am out of surgery
I am free buy in pain still from my throat I held on I haven't self harmed I'm very happy with my progress ? ☺
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Rejected by cat housing/rescue charity for wanting to adopt a cat for companionship
I live in a semi detached house with a huge back garden, and i live alone now as my son is 18 and lives with his dad now, something that has been extremely difficult for me to deal with as it wasn't expected - I expected the opposite. anyway, i am totally isolated and so lonely, and i've owned cats in the past, ever since…
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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…