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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…
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PIP Txt with nothing to say
Hi, Why do pip send txt saying they will progress review soon as can and i may need a face to face? It just stress me out. Its like lingering over me. They haven't added anything to what i already know because it tells me nothing?. I took my puppy to river to play because i feel guilty when im low mood and i can be loud…
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Mental Health Awareness Week - What is Mental Health? 🧠
Each year, the Mental Health Foundation leads Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “community” which is very fitting! I’d like to begin this week with getting to the core of what Mental Health is, how it fits with our overall health, and how it impacts us all. Mental, Physical, and Emotional health form the 3…
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I had an overwhelming day on Wednesday. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm back from holiday and is was one of worst time to go back to work on Wednesday and was very overwhelm and was very anxious on Wednesday .with course that did started whiling i also was on hobday at the time . then i had lie to one of staff for work to save a person feelings and that one person didn't really help me…
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Not sure!
Had a phychiatrst assessment today after a year long battle with mental health services and begging to be seen, I'm convinced I have bpd disorder and she has said today I have traits of bpd, generally anxiety disorder and ptsd, I kinda hsppy she listen to my struggles got it documented and am getting further help, part of…
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Telephone appointment with psychiatrist
I have now been given the date for the upcoming appointment with this psychiatrist.And to give you an idea of how negative I am and how my brain works.Ive searched the life out of this man to discover that he is not a consultant and only took the position in November 2024.Whilst I appreciate the skill it takes to become a…
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carers assessment
hi all, i m a unpaid carer , i look after my wife 24/7 because she Long term has bypolar schizoafective disorder. from feb my social worker did carer assessment and gave me 1 hour daily a PA that i can go for coffee or gym. i personaly feel myself very low mode because 1 hr is not enough when you look after a mental health…
