Experiences with

Body dysmorphic disorder

Because of long-lasting agorophobic feelings, I'm scared of going out into the big, wide world, and because of continuing body dysmorphic disorder I have to take ages to do my hair and face, and feel awful if I don't look the best I can.

I have had this nearly all my life due to stresses and traumas throughout my childhood. At present I am just recovering from my 4th breakdown at the end of 2024. Still going through immense stresses and anxiety issues with lots more too follow up. My stress levels are rising constantly and I am now

Hi everyoneI've been taking mirtazapine for a year. Unfortunately, the side effect is weight gain, so I'm thinking about stopping it. Has anyone stopped taking it? What are the withdrawal effects and how long do they last?

Hi, i am 29 years old male, i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychotic features 6 years ago, i dropped out of medical school when it was left only 6 weeks to graduate, now after 6 years am repeating the last year(internship), but here is the thing, people in my area always disrespect and insult

I went to a new therapist who specializes in art therapy. I have seen her 3 times now and this last time I felt like I really told her the deep and specific problems I have been struggling with for the past 35 years of my life. She really listened and offered support and hope. She took notes on me and

A lifetime of constipation issues, 15 years of Parkinson’s meds, and now the dire need for both hips to be replaced, has slowed me to a standstill - in more ways than one. The upside is that I have been accepted at a hospital Functional Gut Center and have been working with experts who are taking my

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hi everyone! i’m newly diagnosed bipolar 1 (like diagnosed a month ago after a stay in a psych hospital) and i am really going through it rn. constant ups and downs of being happy to angry and picking fights with my bf to feeling like my world is crumbling around me and my head is soooo loud. not sure

Suffer with bipolar depression the ups n downs have been exhausting. Appreciate the support everyone.

I found myself searching for help tonight. At this point in my life there is no one I can talk to that understands what I’m going through. I struggle with severe anxiety. If there was a stronger adjective than severe that I could think of right now I would use it. My mind never shuts off. It feels like

Hi all, Just really confused how to help my twin sister who is in inpatient care. She is currently really depressed and wants to end her life and tells me that letting her die would be the kindest thing to do. When she was at a mother and baby unit the doctor said that ECT wouldn't work for her

Ive been depressed and anxious for about 2 months now. I have tried paxil, effexor, abilify, lexapro, zoloft and now viibryd. I am being weaned off zokoft even tho I was only on it 6 weeks. My anxiety is very high right now, not sure if it's from the weaning. I have been to 3 different hospitals and

I have bipolar disorder and my doctor prescribed me 1mg, said schizophrenics take up to 8mg, so it's not much, but I still had negative effects, it has prolactin which can cause impotence and man tits, it's harder to ejaculate, and when I do my semen is sort of clear, which indicates a reduced sperm

I just came back from a long walk to the grocery store. I could feel my social battery running out with every person I passed. Little interactions annoy me so much, like why did me and this other woman beeline to the mandarins at the same time? I felt rushed and annoyed so I just grabbed a bag and basically

I don't know why lately my anxiety has been so much worse than usual. I am scared of something but I don't know what. I know that I am scared of my own death and scared of being alone after my parents pass someday. I get terrified of the subject, but that has not been on my mind much lately. I don't

Hello everyone Just wanted to ask everyone if they are entitled to PIP what amount do they get? I think I was awarded the wrong amount and I'd be interested to see what others get. My diagnosis was PP and then post manic depression for a long while after my discharge from psychiatric ward last

I am going through losing my relationship because I am a conditional lover and I want to change my ways and learn how to love properly, I have anxious attachment and bipolar 2 and have just been to the mental hospital. I use manipulation tactics to get people to stay and I can’t recognize when I’m doing

has anyone tried methyl folate for their depression? Sig. other came across it and thought it might be worth a try. I just weaned off of Pristiq, which seemed to make my depression worse, and thought i might give it a try. It’s supposed to help the body produce neurotransmitters. I’m still on risperidone

hello ~ I had ppp back in Feb 2023 after baby #2 was born. I was able to continue breastfeeding and back in August/September 2024 I weaned her and got my period back (for the first time) shortly after. Around late September into October I experienced psychosis again……. I was on medication but it was

I've come to the conclusion that I do need help with my bipolar disorder...I feel like it's out of control. My mood swings are Horrible Lately and I'm taking it out on those around me. I lost multiple friends due to my mental health and self isolation, and I feel so alone. I miss my old self, before