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Cancer talk may not be for everyone
Hello there I have bad mental health I suffer badly with my depression and anxiety I'm on the strongest medication for both and been on both the last 9 years 10 weeks ago I come across a little lump on my tongue that I thought was a osser so try things like bonjour and other moths things it didn't go away it got bigger and…
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Just received my PIP Review Form..
They have made the questions so hard than I filled it in last time. Looks like they do not want to give PIP to those who suffer from mental Health
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Bipolar Disorder PIP
I currently receive enhanced daily and enhanced mobility rate for bipolar disorder. With bipolar disorder being a lifelong condition that doesn’t go away, will this PIP reform target people like me? I’ve been receiving PIP since 2017 and have had issues in the past with the assessments and having to go to tribunal etc, and…
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The point of it all
I am sitting here wondering if im the only one feeling this way . The confusion when you need support physically and mentally due to impairment. But not receiving this because you need all this but don't quite fit box for there criteria. I feel there is a long way to go and improvement needed with services with invisible…
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housing inspection and mental illness
Hi, I am due a housing inspection by the local council guy, my son has agoraphobia and gets so stressed over these visits. his room os cluttered but he isn't up to throwing anything away at the moment as he has bipolar, depression, autism and agoraphobia and that is his 'safe place' is there any rule or law where he can be…
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The Blue Badge Stare
I'm not even sure where to put this as I think it covers a lot of areas, but I do know that it affects my mental health. As a 33 year old who is frequently on the receiving end of 'The Blue Badge Stare', I often think that some people forget that younger people can have disabilities too! This isn't just down to being…
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Webchat for mental health suspicions
Shortly after the news came out about the benefit changes I used the webchat support feature on one of the mental health sites. I found the experience a bit weird, I dont know what I expected, and since then Ive been wondering if it was AI responses. Im wondering if anyone else has had these kind of interactions and got…
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Agoraphobia
What happens if you have agoraphobia (can't go out alone or use the phone) and the only family you have is one parent and that parent makes you homeless and then boyfriend won't help applying for housing or help do a change of circumstances for benefits. End up in homeless hostel relying on another resident to get you…
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Psychosis
Hi, I'm recovering from an episode of psychosis and I now have post-psychosis depression too. I take my meds and I have a lot of professional support (I'm under Early Intervention), but I am struggling a bit. I struggle with my self-esteem and embarrassment, since my episode. I can't stop thinking about the stupid things I…
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Asking for help from talking therapies because of DWP, feeling dismissed TW
Had the follow up call just now after my NHS talking therapies assessment, I thought I'd articulated my points well during the first call boy was I wrong He called up clarified what help I wanted and said he’d talk to his supervisor again, I don’t think he understands why I wanted help in the first place despite…
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Mental health
Hi does anyone know if you can apply for pip if your suffering with your mental health and how successful it is thanks very much C
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Mental Health Awareness Week - Drawing an end to the week with the benefits of Community 💜
This years theme is Community so what better way to end this weeks Mental Health posts than with this theme and a poem from one of our very own community members; @Globster Community provides us with a sense of belonging, support, and identity. All of these things contribute to our mental wellbeing. A community can provide…
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PHP at doctor's
Hi I recently went to the doctor's because I was really suffering with my mental health she said Im suffering with depression and anxiety and has given me anti depresents she also said she wanted me to see a php what is it and do I have to go ? Any advice would be great C
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Mental health, Cerebral Palsy & hobbies
Hi everyone, I’m not sure this is under the right topic but I’m really in need of some advice. I have Cerebral Palsy, mental health issues & numerous other health issues. Unfortunately I lost my best friend, my mum a year ago. So it’s now just me & dad. We’ve been through so much in the last few years meaning stress levels…
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I'm been to trying to expose myself to my being anxious but my mum stop me from exposing myself .
I know that my mum will not help me at all anymore and has deal with my own way . My mum make me so frustrated and angry. I'm always very stressful and anxious on Wednesday and has bad nightmares and was very vivid. My mum refused to help me . I'm getting no help for staying at home and not facing anxiety and I know going…
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Changed to new doctor while awaiting WCA
Hi! I sent off my UC50 Form on 1st April 2025. So far I have received 2 x 1 month Fit Notes (Feb & March) and 1 x 3 month Fit Note (April - June) so I'm all up to date and awaiting details of when I will have my assesment. I am due to see my doctor on 29th May but I received a phonecall from the surgery this afternoon…
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Mental Health Bill - second reading - live this evening
On now BBC Parliament.
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Tips for looking after our Mental Health 💆
Looking after our mental health shouldn’t just be something we do when things are bad, but something we should proactively invest in. By doing this, it will help us to cope with difficult times we then do arise. It can also help to benefit our physical health. Below are some tips to help improve our mental wellbeing. These…
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Looking for some advice on nhs waiting times
Hi everyone I'm looking for some advice, I'm currently awaiting therapy for eu bpd and I've just discharged myself after having enough of coming on for 3 an a half years of patiently waiting and only getting any attention if a call up an voice that I'm really not happy to the point I've had to discharge myself for my own…
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Mental health awareness for people with disability
Hello, I’m William and I’m 31 years old and I have cerebral palsy and dystonia. I have struggled with my mental health for the last few years, especially feeling lonely and depressed. I realised I had to talk to people and even ended up seeing professionals (psychologist) and taking anti-depressants. I’m still struggling…