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Does anybody have a normal life?

Suffering with depression for over 30 years of my life has been a very turbulent and testing life going to extramities which I will not discuss at the moment....

Suffering with depression for over 30 years of my life has been a very turbulent...

ToastyWarm

•11 years ago

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Don't Stop

If you wake up and don't want to smile, If it takes just a little while, Open your eyes and look at the day, You'll see things in a different way. Don't...

If you wake up and don't want to smile, If it takes just a little while, Open ...

sasays

•11 years ago

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2 steps forward...and a giant leap back

I've haven't written on here for a while, I have been doing ok since having a nice Xmas break (and I thought you might want a break from reading about my...

I've haven't written on here for a while, I have been doing ok since having a ni...

katie2012

•11 years ago

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Seeing other people happy can become infectious: it can fight depression!

My little cousins are the best! On Sunday, I'm giving them my old games. That's if their parents don't mind, and if they don't think: 'this will just clutter...

My little cousins are the best! On Sunday, I'm giving them my old games. That's ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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In spite of emotional turbulence, where does happiness come from?

1 - Knowing that people care about you 2 - Looking over the past and realising the truth* 3 - Looking towards the future 4 - Knowing that, even though you...

1 - Knowing that people care about you 2 - Looking over the past and realising ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Depression wanes when you paint!

I've been feeling turbulent this week. But in my favourite medium I produced something pretty cool. Dab hand at this art stuff. (Self-referential,...

I've been feeling turbulent this week. But in my favourite medium I produced ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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WHAT TO DO WITH MY LIFE

WELL WHERE DO I START I LEFT HOME 4 YEARS AGO NOW TO LIVE WITH A NEW PARTNER MOVING TOWN JUST TO BE WITH THEM, AND THATS WHERE IT ALL WHEN WRONG BEING A GAY...

WELL WHERE DO I START I LEFT HOME 4 YEARS AGO NOW TO LIVE WITH A NEW PARTNER MOV...

ravern_83

•11 years ago

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Daily Duties

I walked into the living room this morning and realised the mess that the flat had gotten into. There was washing piles pilling out of the washing baskets,...

I walked into the living room this morning and realised the mess that the flat h...

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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What should i do??????

Currently I am really hating everything and I feel that I may be beyond help now as I don’t feel anything is helping as I have tried different medications and...

Currently I am really hating everything and I feel that I may be beyond help now...

MCHAMMER82

•11 years ago

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Knowing that all of the people you love, inside and out (underline x3), will always support you.

I saw my GP today. He disclosed that I am underweight. I concurred. I was teary, and incredibly emotional. I suppose that's easily fixed. I still have moments...

I saw my GP today. He disclosed that I am underweight. I concurred. I was teary,...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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WORRIED

I was abused by a family member as a teenager and have decided to tell my family about this on Thursday. I am so worried. I just can't stop crying or thinking...

I was abused by a family member as a teenager and have decided to tell my family...

miserables

•11 years ago

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Confused, depressed and not sure which way to turn.

I saw an out of hours nurse today. I'm convinced: I have clinical depression. I love my family. But my behaviour can't be explained. I think I have paranoia....

I saw an out of hours nurse today. I'm convinced: I have clinical depression. I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Moving forward

If youve assessed everything in how to move forward but find its impossible.....what other options are there?

If youve assessed everything in how to move forward but find its impossible........

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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Feeling ugly, stressed and now ive been ill for 4 weeks

Ive gained weight throughout an emotional and violent relationship from 2008 to 2011. I now weight a huge 14 stone and wear size 18 clothes when originally I...

Ive gained weight throughout an emotional and violent relationship from 2008 to ...

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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Ive lost everything. I just want to lose myself.

I wake up in a morning to face the fears and pain of the dark things in my life. I havent lasted in a job for more than 6 months due to time off for sickness...

I wake up in a morning to face the fears and pain of the dark things in my life....

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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Losing the important stuff

You spend months, maybe even years building up relationships, careers and friendships for them to just shatter in a breath. You can break up a relationship in...

You spend months, maybe even years building up relationships, careers and friend...

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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Keeping busy

I find that to keep yourself occupied and busy puts a block up against the bad thoughts. I have started to do Zumba on Monday evenings and its great. I...

I find that to keep yourself occupied and busy puts a block up against the bad t...

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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The Pain

There are times when you wake up from sleep and realise that the peaceful and happy dream was actually just a dream. You roll onto your back to face the...

There are times when you wake up from sleep and realise that the peaceful and ha...

Charlotte1990

•11 years ago

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blackhawk mines corp: KOREA best Place to Camp

Korean Government does not particularly promote camping in Korea but surely campers will enjoy Korea more than any other camping experiences they had....

Korean Government does not particularly promote camping in Korea but surely camp...

solaneshellane

•11 years ago

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Reaching out to old friends; hoping they'll forgive me.

I don't deserve them. They're the nicest people, and they accepted me for who I am. I have other friends from my past, and I miss them too. But I miss them....

I don't deserve them. They're the nicest people, and they accepted me for who I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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GP visits

Sometimes feel that GP is fed up of seeing me, that it is so difficult to get an appointment in the first place makes his worse, feeling that I'm getting...

Sometimes feel that GP is fed up of seeing me, that it is so difficult to get an...

PANLAB

•11 years ago

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How to differentiate 'normal bad days' from slipping back?

I've experienced depression or dysthymia for most of my life. Recently I've had some real breakthroughs. The last three days have been quite tough, though,...

I've experienced depression or dysthymia for most of my life. Recently I've had...

missrat

•11 years ago

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One of those moods.

Not quite sure, but it might be better if people stayed away from me today. Severely depressed. And 'anything could happen'. Again I'm unstable. And again,...

Not quite sure, but it might be better if people stayed away from me today. Seve...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Stood in the kitchen and looking at the knives. I'm terrified.

Very close that time. As I said before, I don't know. I'm unstable. And I don't know my own mind. See the other Blog. You know what I'm talking about. I don't...

Very close that time. As I said before, I don't know. I'm unstable. And I don't ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What should you do if you're unsure about what to do in life?

Again, I can ask what I like, but not sure if people can answer for me - particularly if they can't decide for me. Very depressed. Especially if you know that...

Again, I can ask what I like, but not sure if people can answer for me - particu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Thoughts about what I - (underline x3) want from life. That's the most important thing.

That's what'll help me beat depression and paranoia. I want to finish the MA. But I need a plan before I finish. I need to start thinking about it now. Could...

That's what'll help me beat depression and paranoia. I want to finish the MA. Bu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Time to live in the real world

I'm going to do this. And why not now? It'll stop the depression, right?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Maybe alcohol makes you delirious? Maybe it makes you lose your mind?

Think I'm just really tired. Depression at an all time high. Paranoia at an all time high. Maybe it's the wine. I need to stop. Way too much.

Think I'm just really tired. Depression at an all time high. Paranoia at an all ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I don't want any attention, it makes me depressed; is it possible to learn how to love the limelight - has anyone else learned to?

I'll have no answer, again. But I can ask whatever I like. I'm suddenly centre of attention. I don't like it. I react strangely to it. I drank the rest of...

I'll have no answer, again. But I can ask whatever I like. I'm suddenly centr...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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If your mum was worried about you, or thought that you had a psychopathology, do you think she'd intervene?

There's nothing wrong with me, but wouldn't she phone NHS Direct if she was concerned about my behaviour?

There's nothing wrong with me, but wouldn't she phone NHS Direct if she was conc...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Posts - Mental Health Support | HealthUnlocked

Mental Health Support

All posts for January 2013

Does anybody have a normal life?

Don't Stop

2 steps forward...and a giant leap back

Seeing other people happy can become infectious: it can fight depression!

In spite of emotional turbulence, where does happiness come from?

Depression wanes when you paint!

WHAT TO DO WITH MY LIFE

Daily Duties

What should i do??????

Knowing that all of the people you love, inside and out (underline x3), will always support you.

WORRIED

Confused, depressed and not sure which way to turn.

Moving forward

Feeling ugly, stressed and now ive been ill for 4 weeks

Ive lost everything. I just want to lose myself.

Losing the important stuff

Keeping busy

The Pain

blackhawk mines corp: KOREA best Place to Camp

Reaching out to old friends; hoping they'll forgive me.

GP visits

How to differentiate 'normal bad days' from slipping back?

One of those moods.

Stood in the kitchen and looking at the knives. I'm terrified.

What should you do if you're unsure about what to do in life?

Thoughts about what I - (underline x3) want from life. That's the most important thing.

Time to live in the real world

Maybe alcohol makes you delirious? Maybe it makes you lose your mind?

I don't want any attention, it makes me depressed; is it possible to learn how to love the limelight - has anyone else learned to?

If your mum was worried about you, or thought that you had a psychopathology, do you think she'd intervene?

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