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I'm Not Ashamed
I feel as though many people are guarded as to their true feelings, and I reckon this is a barrier to progress. I believe in authenticity, and I can say that authentically I get quite upset when I see things that remind me of the innocence of childhood, such as teddy bears and stuff and stuff that is directly associated…
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Children In Hospital
I can't help but get upset when I think about children suffering in hospital. I know I spent time in and out of hospitals as a child, but I know out there families are going through rigorous hardships because a boy or girl is enduring a lot of pain. It just shouldn't happen and as I write this tears are rolling down my…
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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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1st pip review
Good afternoon all. A few months ago I was told my pip was coming to an end after 3 years and was sent a form to fill out. I did and sent it back. Today I've just received a text message saying my review is complete and they have sent me a letter. Does anyone else have information on whether I have been successful or not…
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Health anxiety - mental health
How come mental health is so powerful ? everyday is so hard , health anxiety , worrying awaiting on a gastrosopy so scared of dieing but not living ? and i think its turning from worry to depression now 🙁 I hope things get better , Im trying to crack on with stuff go to work every day . getting good sleep at night and i…
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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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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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How to get pip successfully
how do I be successful with pip with severe social anxiety and depression? I have my condition on doctors record but was never properly diagnosed and I was referred to community mental health team a year ago but only went for the assesment never went to more appointments because I’m only able to go if someone goes with me…
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Hi, my name is Zippy1983!
Hi everyone, very old soul here, fine vintage of 42 going on 92. Life long veteran of battling both mental and physical health conditions (The Acme Catalogue has proved useless 💣) Orignally from a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, now living in Middle Earth - I’ve yet to bump into the Fellowship. I am of Scottish,…
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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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Very interesting Videos On Autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gsKPcJ5RyU&t=404s I just wanted to send some great videos ive been watching on neurodiversity and just wanted to share with my neurodiverse and non neurodiverse fellow Scope buddies….💙 And yes, us neurodiverse people are indeed special in our own sparkly way… NOT Broken!!! Sharing is caring…
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Therapy
I have just started therapy for depression and suicide ideation. I had my first session on Friday. I'm hoping that being able to talk to someone about how I feel will help me overcome my difficulties.
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Husband my carer works full time but at a standstill
Hi everyone My first input I'm on pip, ESSA, nothing else I still have to pay for my medication I have a neurological condition FND and NEAD, plus other stuff plus lesions right of brain, anyway after a week of him calling 999 as had some hurendous none epidemic sezures, one point giving me cpr then week in hospital on a…
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Mental Health Matters
This is a post from The Rosie Jones Foundation, which is doing some important work in the area of mental health and cerebral palsy. This World Mental Health Day, we continue to celebrate this week's announcement of our partnership with Disability Plus. This partnership focuses on providing lived experience-led mental…
