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Topics covered are anxiety, bipolar disorder, coping with depression, building self-esteem, schizophrenia, mental illness, dissociative living, debunking addiction and more. HealthyPlace is the largest consumer mental health site providing authoritative information and support to people with mental health concerns, along with their family members and other loved ones.
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3d ago
My name is Natasha and I'm the Blog Manager here as well as a blogger on the topic of bipolar disorder. I know what it's like to not experience happiness, and I know what it's like to dwell on suicide. I also know it's possible to come back from that. As I mentioned in my last response, you need to talk to a doctor about how you're feeling. You need medical treatment. It can help you. You can get to a place where you believe in yourself again. If you have access to therapy, that can also be very helpful. Please reach out. As I mentioned, resources and hotlines are listed here: https://www.heal ..read more
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2w ago
What Is Dissociative Amnesia in DID? If you don't remember something, maybe it wasn't worth remembering. Forgetting people is okay. While its awkward, your friends will understand if youre telling a story you just told yesterday. You will even learn to anticipate yourself, asking "have i told you x y z..." before starting the conversation. Having this condition really kinda forces you to be a good person. You have no room to scheme. You can't really lie cause it's really easy to contradict and get caught. diagnosed with BPD and DID ..read more
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1M ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Code-switching, whether it's linguistic or behavioral, can indeed create a sense of disconnect and confusion about one's true identity. Remember, your experiences are valid, and it's okay to take breaks and prioritize your well-being. I, too, find social situations exhausting, though I am finding it helpful to explore ways to integrate different aspects of myself by identifying spaces where I feel comfortable being authentic. Thank you for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment ..read more