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Not coping
Hi! Forgive me for this long post I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for quite a while now but I'm at the point where I just cannot cope anymore. I am a mum to 4 children and I also have crohns disease which greatly affects my life. My disease causes me to have bad stomach cramps, fatigue, night sweats,…
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Access requirements when speaking to the doctor
I wasn't really sure where to post this question, so mental health issues looks like the most appropriate one. I have post-traumatic stress disorder, and I regularly have nightmares/flashbacks in the night that keep me awake. I often sleep something like 12am to 4am and then again 7am to 10am, and because of this I can't…
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My depression is worse than weather atm
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Bipolar
For all things Bipolar related
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Hi to all,
I have constant anxiety since I had my son 25 years ago but I don't like taking meds as they make me put weight on what can I take instead. I want to loose the rest of my weight 25kg but I find it very hard to do so because of childhood and adult trauma I saw a Councillor last year who I saw about 6 times but couldn't go…
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Pain in joints. Feel depressed
I've been getting unpleasant pains in my knees. It's really depressing. I've given up on doctors. It's really hard living like this.
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Hi, I'm user331! Does anyone have advice on how to best support my partner?
hello im 18 and suffer from panic disorder and stress disorder. i care for my parter who suffers with serve adhd depression and axiety . i spoke to doctors about having my partner assed for other mental health conditions as the past few tablets hes had have had little to no effect. im just looking for some support and…
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escitalopram For anxiety and panic attacks
Hi has anyone been put on this for anxiety and panic attacks
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Nurse to call tried book apt because the discharge me they not even call me
Hi Yesturday I had problem about pain my dougther book apt from gp she see my report wait telepfone assesment from nurse they write my gp they call me I am never get telepfone then I tried call this morning tried explaining but she shouted me agrasive when I tried explaining my problem make me upset cry now I cant stop cry…
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Hi, my name is DebbieAnn! How do you balance PTSD with work and triggers?
Hello everyone, I found out this year I have PTSD and am interested to hear how others have balanced this with work and triggers
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escitalopram And chest pain
Hi I have been in escitalopram a few months now, and I have noticed that when I take my pill at night, I get a slight chest pain and this might sound funny but I hear my heart beat pulsing hard in my ears. Anyone else’s had the same thing? Thank u
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Christmas
Hello Is anyone else having difficulties with Christmas approaching ? I have no family that I would like to spend Christmas with ( the only living relatives are my two brothers. One sexually abused me when I was a child and my other brother has sided with him.) I do have friends but they are either married and spending…
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My panic attacks are awful at the moment, and I can't sleep. Does anyone have any ideas?
Hi everyone I’ve had a rough couple off days my panic attack are awful at the moment especially at night trying to get to talk to a doctor is impossible Haven’t slept for days has any one got any ideas off things I can do it’s wearing me out
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Can anyone help my gain some perspective?
Ive just had a planned medical phone call but as usual i have anxiety overload. I find any medical exchange difficult even with the best health professionals. Im going over it and over it..i will have a sleepless night and yet there is no reason..its just having to access anything medical.ive known about the appt for 2…
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PTSD trigger advice please
So i knew the triggery situation would happen ( 18th) and i thought i had got through it. I mean i didnt get harmed this time i just had to answer questions about it. So initially i felt i had survived and i was safe. How bizarre does that sound? but now im dealing with the aftermath and feeling very ill..Can anyone advise…
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ADHD and something important I don’t see spoken about on here
Hello everyone! !Warning, this is a super long post so you might wanna get a cup of tea before diving in! After being on here a while and looking through the posts, not realising I’ve sort of been in search of something in particular rather than having to post about it. But, I couldn’t find anything so here goes. RSD or…
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Feeling like a victim not a survivor
I’m having a really bad few days so I thought I would post as I see all of you as friends . Some of you know bout my illness and how I became disabled . I was sexually and physically abused by a exe partner years ago I nearly lost my life When he attempted to run his car with me and my dog in it off the road . And Even tho…
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Blogs to help you understand mental illness
Hi all, I posted a link to a blog post from The Blurt Foundation called mourning the person you were before depression in a comment the other day, and @chiarieds pointed out that it was helpful in further understanding experiences of depression. Here are a few more blogs from Blurt's website: * Coping with anxiety:…
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Are you feeling stressed out?
This week is International Stress Awareness Week. Although feeling stressed sometimes is a normal part of life, it can be easy to let these feelings get on top of you. It's therefore really important that you understand what makes you stressed, how to spot the signs of stress, and what you can do if you're struggling to…
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Anxiety and auditory hallucinations
Hi I’m wondering if there’s anyone out there that can give some insight into this and coping mechanisms used. Thanks
