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For some reason, I need to open up about this. I have never told anybody about this, yet it seems easier to talk about this on here. Maybe , its because I know I wont be judged. When I was 16, I was raped by who I thought was my friend. It makes me feel so dirty and tainted. I feel...

I am currently on mirtazapine for my depression. I also have a care team, complete with a physiatrist, psychologist and mental health support nurses. Do you think it's worth discussing this with my psychiatrist?

Yesterday, I was talking to my care co-ordinator about suicide and how I feel about it. It was a topic that I felt comfortable talking about, so I was honest with her. I feel calm about the idea of killing myself. It doesn't scare me like it used to. I do feel like if I did do it, it wouldn't...

I am not sure where I should be posting this, so I apologise now if it is wrong. Recently, my friend told a few people about my PTSD and how I have been struggling. Since then, I have had people gossiping and basically saying that I am just attention seeking, and that I am lying about being...

So I have seen my therapist a few times, and I actually hate her. Every single time I have been to see her, she tells me that people have much worse problems than me. Of course I know there is plenty if people out there who are suffering, but I feel like she is belittling my problems and it...

Thank you all so much for the lovely welcome messages :hug:. I can already tell that joining this is the best thing I have done in a long time!. It's so comforting to know I'm not alone!, and there are people who really understand!. Thanks guys :) You have all just made me a happy lady!.

Ah thank you all so much for the advice and sharing your experiences!. I've decided to carry on with them until I can meet with my doc and hopefully I will see an improvement soon!. You have all been a great help!. :hug:.

So I've been on mirtazapine for about 7 weeks now, and I don't feel ANY better. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what did you do? My care coordinator said she will have a word with the psychiatrist but I'm still panicking. I really don't like these meds but I'm too sacred to come...

Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with PTSD. I have had depression and paranoia for years, but about three months ago I started having 'episodes' and flashbacks. I went to a psychiatric unit for about six weeks and was discharged recently. (Because of my progress :) ). I was brought...