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Work. Emotional and dramatic? or actually “a thing”?

This is all a bit new to me so if I’m all over the place I apologise. I will try to keep it simple and not babble. I have BPD, MDD, GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Phobi ... Read more

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Everything just feels so hard...

I had a phone call from my parents and it's left me feeling so emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. I was trying to explain my frustrations with my landlord who turned ... Read more

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Depression, Anxiety, Assault & Overwhelmed

Hi everyone, Firstly, I am safe, and I'm with family. Kinda hard to know where to start, so this might be really long winded, apologies in advance. I have ... Read more

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Resources for Carers

Hi - I’ve had some time out, visiting family 💕 far far away from the reality of living in very close quarters with BPD.  I read this site and struggle 🤔 surely all ... Read more

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Depression.

Hi my husband evelped Depression with suicidal thought several months ago and has received treatment from a Public Mental health Service.  During this time I have be ... Read more

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Can’t support husband anymore. Next steps?

Hi everyone. I’m struggling with my husband right now. He has been diagnosed with anxiety and depression and has a drinking problem. He has suffered from family and child ... Read more

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