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Weird experiences with crisis lines

Hi… I have been having a pretty rough time lately and have tried ringing beyond blue and lifeline and the suicide callback service… I don’t know if I have just been unluc ... Read more

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Navigating life with a mental illness

This has been one of the hardest years of my life. From being hospitalized last October for the first time ever for Psychosis . My first time ever being in hospital. To a ... Read more

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I have BPD. How do I get friends?

Ok so I guess I've pushed away all my friends from the past and haven't had any for many years. I put myself into a hard shell.  I think I can handle friends no ... 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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I have BPD - partner ignoring me after fight

So I had a  fight with my partner  I called him to get advice on my kids as they were screaming in the back seat of the car and not listening to me, being very ... Read more

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Fine To Terminal In A Month

Hi everyone, sorry guys this will be long. I’m 31 years old, and up until a couple of weeks ago, I lived with my Mum & Dad due to my own medical problems. Now it’s ju ... Read more

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