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I am constantly doing this in many minor ways... I feel so guilty(?) ashamed and ugly. To other people (like my boyfriend) it comes across as over grooming/perfectionism because I spend so much time in the bathroom. The problem is I can't stop until it really hurts. I do things like picking at...

Well done on your interview @Smile, I wish you all the best in your new job :) I'm glad we could relate our experiences. I just read back through my comment and I do seem to come across as rather blunt and cold (which is not my intent) so I'm also glad it didn't seem to offend anyone...

I feel jittery or petrified on a regular basis, even in my own home, for no apparent reason. It could be related to particular sensitivity to ambient sounds like motorbikes which set me on edge. I get agoraphobic. For me, the feeling is usually a precursor or an indication that I am more...

I have been getting acupuncture for a while now for a variety of things including diet, sleep and stress. My guy is very helpful and offers practical advice on a whole bunch of things, he's been doing acupuncture for ages and he is also a registered psychologist and nutritionist. He doesn't...

@rightkindofme and hope4now me too (gardening), the physicality is such a good distraction. I can work through some of my frustration at life and find it relieving in a therapeutic way. I try to get into the garden most days even just to poke around and see what new growth is coming through and...

@Pencil and @skeenr this forgetfulness is so familiar to me too. I'd describe it a bit like trying to knit a scarf while it's simultaneously unraveling. You're a student/studying? Me too, at uni :) I was in the workforce for many years before this though... For me, it's a kind of mental fog...

I find when I'm feeling really deafeningly lonely I can't do much more than curl up in a really tight blanket. I shut my eyes and pretend it's a really strong long hug. Usually I'll shed some tears, feel exhausted then sleep... Sometimes this leads to nightmares though so it's almost like a...

Wish I knew the answer too. It's even more frustrating knowing what you're capable of achieving if you could just. get. going. Sometimes I sit still for hours just zoned out with mental exhaustion. My spirit feels suffocated and crushed and I have no energy, I can't bear to think. I just want...