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How’s your mental health doing?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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With things being a bit all of the place in every aspect of life...how are you doing?
I have a psychology appointment on Monday, and my doctor thinks I’m bipolar (I have bipolar?). My psychology appointment is mostly for my PND but she wants to discuss bipolar as well.
Buuuuut I’m not too bad. Got a migraine, the chronic back and leg pain has been awful, but otherwise my moods have mostly been fine for the last few weeks. |
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Glad you're getting the right kind of treatment now.
Me I'm actually not too bad ta for asking. I'm back in work which I'm enjoying. Done some looking after myself last few weeks, had some lush conversations with my besties. And dance class has started again  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Glad you're getting the right kind of treatment now.
Me I'm actually not too bad ta for asking. I'm back in work which I'm enjoying. Done some looking after myself last few weeks, had some lush conversations with my besties. And dance class has started again "
Aww I’m glad you’re doing better  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good news that your getting the right help Queenie
My is up and down, I know why and I know it won't change for a while, I'm just taking it one day at a time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hope it goes well.
I'm ok thank you for asking, like you I'm finding it tricky as it seems that nothing stays the same for long.
I Don't cope with even small changes so I have been struggling. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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How would I know if I needed help?
A lot of friends say it would help after my drama this year but I'm not sure if I need it or if how I feel is to be expected considering the circumstances. |
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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago
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Mine is up and down at present keep being told different things then the bastards wait till 2am and move me to another ward been on 3 so far this week but on a nice plus I have strong upper arm muscles and left leg,
Just want cuddles now  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Mine is up and down at present keep being told different things then the bastards wait till 2am and move me to another ward been on 3 so far this week but on a nice plus I have strong upper arm muscles and left leg,
Just want cuddles now "
Oh lord, didn’t know you were in hospital!
So shitty that they’re moving you at that time of night. Whatever’s up, I hope you get better soon. And that you get your cuddles! X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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And love to everyone else
I think if you’re questioning ‘do I need help’ then it’s probably time to seek help. I realised when my husband asked if I thought I needed help. It just hit me like a tone of bricks.
I don’t deal with small changes either - last night we were an hour out of our routine and I was an anxious mess, and ended up crying.
I hope things improve for everyone xx |
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It's not easy no
I have bi-polar
Diagnosed 5 years ago
I live a kinda normal life, yes I take medicine every day but it's manageable
If you want to chat drop me a message
Normally it takes two episodes for a firm diagnosis
Take care
Much hugs
Jo x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've had three episodes in the past where because of stress, I've lost days at a time. Wandered around without knowing consciously what I was doing.
So I empathize with anyone suffering mental health issues.
There is no easy answer, I've had CBT which helped and whilst some may think it's a cliche, talking does help.
Hang in their fols you are not alone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not the best but better than I was, didn't medicate or talk about stuff for over 20 years but hit breaking point earlier this year and decided I really should take action before I ended myself, now on anti depressants and I talk about things it's helped no end I'm much better and don't get those thoughts anymore |
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As with all humans, I have bad days in reaction to bad situations which then improve when the situation improves.
I struggle sharing my space with a family member who got locked down with me and now he can't get back to his country. Initial lockdown was the worst I'd ever experienced but I knew it would get better.
Trying to find somewhere to howl loudly so nobody could hear was my main focus but I only achieved it once, it had to be held back every day which resulted in almost permanent tremor.
That's gone now, just waiting for sleep to improve, I've got no control over that at the moment. If I weren't moving soon, I'd need medical help but actually I'm ok.
Queen, if you got the bipolar diagnosis, would that be a kind of relief for you? Knowing theres a reason you feel the way you do? Is the prospect scary? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Glad to hear you're getting some support lovely.
I'm very sad over things with a certain someone but I'm throwing myself in to work and exam revision. Both are a very welcome distraction although i fear I could be headed for burn out later on.
To anyone having a hard time right now, I hope you all know that hard times don't define who you are. Xx
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In the ground! Iv currently had to go away for a while to try to sort my head out. I go back soon and C is nothing but supportive, but its touch and go at the moment. For those out there in "the boat", stay strong and just know that i light can shine at the end the tunnel!
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"With things being a bit all of the place in every aspect of life...how are you doing?
I have a psychology appointment on Monday, and my doctor thinks I’m bipolar (I have bipolar?). My psychology appointment is mostly for my PND but she wants to discuss bipolar as well.
Buuuuut I’m not too bad. Got a migraine, the chronic back and leg pain has been awful, but otherwise my moods have mostly been fine for the last few weeks. "
Mental health issues care quite common place and you need to make sure you’re ok..
I suffered anger issues, depression and anxiety
But after going on tablets and discussing where these problems came from I’m much better now, but the tablets restricted my testosterone levels, and that led to the unveiling of Stella I guess..
Hope your ok
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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago
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"Mine is up and down at present keep being told different things then the bastards wait till 2am and move me to another ward been on 3 so far this week but on a nice plus I have strong upper arm muscles and left leg,
Just want cuddles now can't pm you to tell you why
Oh lord, didn’t know you were in hospital!
So shitty that they’re moving you at that time of night. Whatever’s up, I hope you get better soon. And that you get your cuddles! X"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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PND sucks, I’ve been there, I hope the psychologist route is a big success for you x
Sending lots of love to everyone, mental health is such an important aspect of our lives. I have blips but tend to self-manage it these days. I’ve really been working on my personal development over the last twelve months - I had to as part of a course I was doing for most of it, but now under my own steam. I don’t think I’d realised how truly miserable I made myself a lot of the time (as opposed to mental health issues with a physical basis). I’ve been lucky to find ways of modifying my thinking to improve things on the whole, anxiety still takes its chances and sneaks up on me regularly though.
Wishing everybody love and strength x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"PND sucks, I’ve been there, I hope the psychologist route is a big success for you x
Sending lots of love to everyone, mental health is such an important aspect of our lives. I have blips but tend to self-manage it these days. I’ve really been working on my personal development over the last twelve months - I had to as part of a course I was doing for most of it, but now under my own steam. I don’t think I’d realised how truly miserable I made myself a lot of the time (as opposed to mental health issues with a physical basis). I’ve been lucky to find ways of modifying my thinking to improve things on the whole, anxiety still takes its chances and sneaks up on me regularly though.
Wishing everybody love and strength x
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Oh who was this?!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Work is affecting my mental health negatively op, well one particular role of it. I've applied for some other jobs so hopefully make a change soon because I can't for the life of me give up said role even though its not in my job description. Otherwise, everything else is grand |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This year has actually gone well for us.
We got my step son living with us full time now, we got a 2 bed flat and we got a car
A few months back I was depressed but now I'm good |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"This year has actually gone well for us.
We got my step son living with us full time now, we got a 2 bed flat and we got a car
A few months back I was depressed but now I'm good"
That's brilliant news! I was worried when your hotel closed because of covid. |
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Good morning Your Majesty, I hope all goes well with your appointment today. It is truly a trying time right now especially if you are struggling with mental health.
Mr has had problems with depression and anxiety in the past and I am surprised that being locked down with the kids for months didn’t have more of an affect on his mental health.
Here’s looking forward to brighter times ahead |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"This year has actually gone well for us.
We got my step son living with us full time now, we got a 2 bed flat and we got a car
A few months back I was depressed but now I'm good
That's brilliant news! I was worried when your hotel closed because of covid. "
Covid has actually been good for us as horrible as that sounds. Next on the list is finding new jobs x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hey OP hope you find answers and a new path to helping or easing things. Im kind of all over the place. Im borderline and its not proving the easiest to maintain an even keel on. But though everyday a struggle to maintain balance I am getting through without meltdowns...but Im going deeper into silence. I work 6 to 7 days a week in silence and its becoming my life to the point Im avoiding yet craving any socialising. I guess it is what it is. Good luck Queenie |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sooooo it went well. Didn’t finish our initial session as we ran out of time, but have an appointment next week. Then after that, CBT"
Good to hear you’ve found someone you can talk to about your issues  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Before this year i thought it was just a cool in phrase after 10 months i know better shakespeare and Freud would have a field day between them i was so so wrong |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sooooo it went well. Didn’t finish our initial session as we ran out of time, but have an appointment next week. Then after that, CBT"
Hey hang in there...its a tough road but you re strong. Glad it went ok, take care.  |
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