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for depression and anxiety mainly? i'm at the hearing stage (which means i've been rejected twice already), it's on tuesday, and it seems like the chances aren't good for anxiety/depression from what i've seen on the internet (especially as i've never gone inpatient) , so I'd like a little feedback...

I've continued therapy, and this is the first time in my life I've started going weekly. I like it a lot. I'm at the beginning of the process of diving into my PTSD. My life feels empty. I've started taking Lexapro again. I tried taking it last year at 10mg dosage, but it was insanely intense. I'm ...

Even the closest people in our lives will not fully understand us. I have a mental illness and suffer minor symptoms from time to time. Be focused on the support and convey the message in a subtle way of help and support from the partner.

Do what is in your heart, it is a good thing, i love being employed and working in a job. It happens often and i am known to usually work two part time jobs. Every hard situation can be overcome with good strategy and being determined too.

I dont know exactly what to do here. Im 22 years old and have been struggling with this since i was 11. Ive just been having a hard time recently and i dont know where else to go. I went from feeling like i could take on the world to being the most empty shell of myself. I have never understood why...

New years eve is fantastic for me because i use the day to reflect on the old year and see what i can work on in the new.

Open your horizon, expand your mind, because you can have more communication and clarity with people. If you work on getting what you want out of life. There is nothing wrong if what you want, i am simply saying you should consider expanding the age ranges of people you want to be friends with.

It does not sound like you are a failure to me, you have a wife and a child, There are alot of people in this world that do not have those kinds of support available.

Even the closest members of family can be unsupportive or not understand how you are feeling. There is someone that will, you have to keep trying and fighting for that change. Dont give up but pursue a good relationship with family, it could be a misunderstanding or how you are coming off. Its like ...

You need to address the underlying issues. There are always suicidal triggers, have cause a person to want to self harm or overdose, etc. There is a reason that is causing you to feel suicidal, do not take it lying down. See a counsellor or therapist to help you through issues. Talk to somebody arou...

Seek help and never give up. You will find that the help you receive will put you on the right path. Good luck.

Amen to that, friend.

You have to stress the point that her life is important and has value. She has you for example.

I do not think you should hide your feelings. I say always be open and honest in your feelings with others. There is always someone that will be there for you, and support you. Most of the time people show support and encourage coping methods, their are others that you help you on the road to recove...

I think the most important thing is your finances, money isnt everything but it makes the world go around. Explore options on what you could do to change this issue. Explore loans, or overdraft or some sort of benefit that can help you. Seek and speak to a money adviser. You cannot go wrong. Your on...