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Feeling lost and overwhelmed

Hello,  We're to start I am new to this sort of chat thing. But I am really struggling with my mental health right now.  I am married with 2 kids and ... Read more

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Being pointed in the right direction

HiI dont know if it is just me but I have so much trouble trying to work out where to post.Quite a lot of times I have come here just to have a chat and have no idea wher ... Read more

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Employment Worries

*TW: childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, suicidal ideation* Hi everyone,  I’m not sure who to talk to about this and I don’t have any friends who live ... Read more

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Guilt, Shame, Regret

Hey guys, For those of you who haven’t read my other posts I’ll do a short recap. My Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer 5 weeks ago, and cirrhosis of the liver a ... Read more

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Hi Everyone,This is my first time writing as I sit here crying. My brother has schizophrenia/bipolar and drug dependency issues and has done for many years now. But he ha ... Read more

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Article - The End Of Schizophrenia

Hello Everyone, Here is a link to an article. It focuses on Schizophrenia, yet could be relevant to many diagnoses. It discusses the inadequacies of the use dia ... Read more

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