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Early retirement
I’m 63 and want to retire early due to ill health and mental health. What are my options? What do I tell.gov
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Loneliness
For those of you who live alone and dont have friends/family close by how do you deal with the loneliness .My family are 100 miles away and after taking voluntary severance due to ill health in July, my Daughter then left to go to University and I had to rehome my beloved dog as I couldnt walk him due to mobility issues. I…
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Depression
In any form or degree of severity depression is more disabling than most people care to admit. It is so serious that the medics simply dont know how to cure it. To accept this and then the abuse that people with any disability have to to tolerate is infuriating. At any budget and every budget very little is done to even…
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My recent diagnosis
I recently got diagnosed with Grade 1 endometrial cancer on 3/11/25. I have an operation booked for 23/12/25. I’m currently visiting my parents (I live alone). I don’t want to keep bringing the subject up to everyone. I suffer from depression and anxiety and also M.E/CFS and have done for years. When I got the recent news…
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Take away from therapy
So I finally had an assessment after almost a year of waiting and what I thought was therapy today was infact an assessment for what therapy I will eventually get in what could be ANOTHER year!.It was extremely stressful for a number of reasons.The therapist was very nice and I was very open about how things are,what the…
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Family issues
so today I was supposed to meet my nan for lunch, but I woke up feeling really anxious and sick and with a mild headache. I told her if it was okay not to come and I explained honestly. I basically have slept all day. my dad messaged me and said “what the hell you blew her out? I’m like no I woke up feeling super anxious…
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health anxiety
Hi , So i suffer from health anxiety and I just feel so overwelmed so im just going to type to mabe release , can anyone else relate ? its like a dark cloud that is over my entire world its makes me feel very vonarable and scared I question every feeling and thought Im that scared of dying or getting a life threating…
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Just an outlet post, FOMO, grief,pip and albus
Got my pip review through beginning of the month, still need to complete it and need to call them to ask for an extension (god I hate you have to call). Executive dysfunction is kicking my but not doing it but every now and then I think about it and get really sad, as although I knew it was due next year (almost exactly 12…
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Health Anxiety
Hi , So i suffer from health anxiety and I just feel so overwelmed so im just going to type to mabe release , can anyone else relate ? its like a dark cloud that is over my entire world its makes me feel very vonarable and scared I question every feeling and thought Im that scared of dying or getting a life threating…
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Hello again. I hope everybody is okay
Last year i was writing here about my depression and struggles to get Universal Credit when i lived in supported accommodation... I just want to let you know, that I am under a doctor now, and started to take anti-depressants. Yesterday i had a phone chat with a therapist, but she told me that I need a psychiatrist, so she…
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Recurrent miscarriage and success stories
hi everyone I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced recurrent miscarriage I had a scan on my ovaries after my second miscarriage and it’s been all clear However I can’t help not worrying I feel down and struggle sleeping I just feel awful that this has happened two times already I feel worried about my health My mental…
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Not been feeling great.
so my mind has been spiralling with anxiety, I normally don’t make online friends but I tired with this one person back in November. I’m not really good at friendships and because of that I ruined it. I said I may have feelings towards them. Which to me i thought it was okay to let it out so they would know. But I think it…
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Hi everyone I’m new here. Struggling with money, work, and mental health
I don’t really know what to say, except hi and that I really struggle day to day and I just wish I had more help and support with things, I have strong traits of Autism and ADHD I’m currently undiagnosed and I also suffer with my Depression and anxiety, I also have dyslexia, and scoliosis. I’m 22 years old and I’ve been…
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Capsule Endoscopy
I'm completely housebound with agoraphobia, anxiety and panic disorder. I've been that way 34 years. I don't leave my house at all. I'm registered housebound, everywhere. Two months ago, a FIT test came back positive and doctors wanted me to go to hospital for colonoscopy, to rule out anything serious. I had appointments…
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Stress Awareness Week - Mindfulness 🌻
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment. It can be a powerful tool for managing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Here are some mindfulness techniques you can incorporate into your daily routine: Deep Breathing Deep breathing is a simple…
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Referred to Carrick integrated community mental health team
I've been referred to Carrick (Mid Cornwall) integrated community mental health team for 6 appointments/assessments which in their words "understand your mental health needs". via Carrick Integrated Community Mental Health Team but I don't know if I myself referred myself or if I've been referred by a 3rd party, the letter…
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AIBU (housing situ)
Hi Scopers, It's been a while since I've come here, I'm pleased to say since the last time I was here I was awarded LCW with the DWP and my mental health and confidence has improved tenfold. Unfortunatley, I find myself in a situation right now where I'm both dealing with mind games and my own anxiety. Basically, long…
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HRV Heart Rate Variability - How to get more energy?
I have started using the Welltory app and this uses HRV to score your Health, Energy and Stress each day. My HRV is awful, nearly always in red (with the actual reading in the teens). I do feel as awful as the app is telling me I do- which is at least making me feel seen. The question is what to do about it. As I…
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A Song That Describes How I Feel
There are various songs that I love because they draw out deep emotions, memories and thoughts within me. Here is one that I find evocative:
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suicidal thoughts
Hi I've been having trauma based CBT for about 4 months on the NHS. My therapist is amazing and because I worked with her last year we have a good connection and I trust her completely. Its my last session next Tuesday. We discussed my suicidal thoughts yesterday and she said she believes they are intrusive and we need to…
