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Forum: General Support and Advice 25-11-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,092
Posted By sandalwood
Your box of memories sounds nice! :-) I used to...

Your box of memories sounds nice! :-) I used to have a little box like that as a child.

My self soothing box is really my new room in our new flat. I burnt incense recently and it was very...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 09-11-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By sandalwood
Hello Elmer :-) Thank you for sharing your...

Hello Elmer :-)

Thank you for sharing your experiences, and advice. I'm really sorry you had a terrible time with that medication.

The HTT came by and said as I'd been on it for a month I might...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 09-11-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By sandalwood
I've decided I need to come off Quetiapine with...

I've decided I need to come off Quetiapine with the aid of a doctor. The side-effects I'm experiencing are not worth it. I developed restless leg syndrome about 5 days ago and I had the worst...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 09-11-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,772
Posted By sandalwood
I can hear what you're saying about how tiring...

I can hear what you're saying about how tiring and repetitive being in therapy for so long was, and how you don't want to go there again.

When you say, "I always end up right back where I started,"...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 08-11-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,772
Posted By sandalwood
Okay, don't worry about your answers- I...

Okay, don't worry about your answers- I understand you are distressed.


Have you ever seen a psychiatrist or psychologist before and discussed your problems with them?

There is help for you out...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 08-11-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,772
Posted By sandalwood
Yes, I understand about learning negativity from...

Yes, I understand about learning negativity from experience. It is very hard to oppose these thoughts when you think they are true- it is a real struggle.

What would you like to show the world, for...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 08-11-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,772
Posted By sandalwood
Many people may feel the way you do. You're not...

Many people may feel the way you do. You're not alone here.

I don't think you should leave this thread, if sharing your feelings help.
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 08-11-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 36,642
Posted By sandalwood
I'm glad you enjoyed your godmother coming to see...

I'm glad you enjoyed your godmother coming to see you. That sounds really nice!

Escape will, at the most, be momentary relief from what you're experiencing until you're found. There is little chance...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 08-11-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,772
Posted By sandalwood
Who says you're a complete failure, waste of...

Who says you're a complete failure, waste of space and not deserving to be alive?

Your lack of self worth sounds like its killing you inside. Where do you think you've learnt these negative thoughts...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 07-11-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 112,154
Posted By sandalwood
This was a really lovely empathetic post. I...

This was a really lovely empathetic post.

I understand some things aren't in our control- for example my living/household situation- and when I am away from the stresses of that household- I was...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 07-11-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 250,476
Posted By sandalwood
I last self-harmed July of 2021. So it's been...

I last self-harmed July of 2021. So it's been over a year that I've did it...and when I did I found it useless. I wanted to try and see if it would have the desired affect on me and it had none. I...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 07-11-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 36,642
Posted By sandalwood
I know what you mean about the door that is...

I know what you mean about the door that is locked- and the desire to escape.
It is a strong urge that can happen when you're in this situation.
Try and remind yourself the more you do try- the...
Forum: General Support and Advice 07-11-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,092
Posted By sandalwood
Icon Idea Self-soothing box

Does anyone have a self-soothing box? Or an area that is yours to do soothing or therapeutic activities?

What is in your box? Does it help you? What are your thoughts of self-soothing box, if they...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 07-11-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By sandalwood
I'm sorry you're going through intense self-harm...

I'm sorry you're going through intense self-harm urges.

Are there any things you can do which can give you that release and feeling afterwards? Exercise for example can be very good in releasing...
Forum: General Support and Advice 04-11-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Posted By sandalwood
That's great news! I'm glad it wasn't so bad as...

That's great news! I'm glad it wasn't so bad as you expected and you managed your anxiety well.
Forum: General Support and Advice 04-11-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Posted By sandalwood
I used to feel similar to you, so I can...

I used to feel similar to you, so I can empathise. Your support worker sounds like she's low on fully understanding your distress- and I completely see where you're coming from. I personally don't...
Forum: General Support and Advice 02-11-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Posted By sandalwood
It's perfectly okay to look anxious. I get the...

It's perfectly okay to look anxious. I get the feeling you feel you have 'no way out' of this. Maybe thinking you have options and a choice would work in making the future group meeting more bearable...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 15-10-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By sandalwood
Hi Elmer! I completely hear how helpful...

Hi Elmer!

I completely hear how helpful Quetiapine has been for your mood and voices and that you don't want to be on this dose forever. I too, don't want to be in hospital and this drug is giving...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 14-10-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By sandalwood
Quetiapine experiences

I'm being weaned off 30mg of Aripriprizole that I've taken for 5 years for psychosis, to 300mg of Quetiapine XR , for my mood and psychosis. I'm only on 150mg of Quetiapine right now but I've had a...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 22-09-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28,860
Views: 875,720
Posted By sandalwood
The sooner I get discharged, the better, but I'm...

The sooner I get discharged, the better, but I'm here for a reason, so sorry you couldn't hear that today. It's not like I want to have this kind of treatment do I? You had little to no effect on me...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 20-09-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 36,642
Posted By sandalwood
You are allowed to feel different emotions and...

You are allowed to feel different emotions and present yourself in different ways to staff. I'm sure they've seen so many different people change their way of being towards them all the time! It...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 20-09-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,297
Posted By sandalwood
I'm sorry you're feeling so hopeless and alone....

I'm sorry you're feeling so hopeless and alone. The loss of your friends sounds incredibly painful.
I've not gone through your experiences but when it comes to finding a purpose, are there any...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 20-09-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 36,642
Posted By sandalwood
How are you today? I'm really glad the staff are...

How are you today? I'm really glad the staff are helping you with your thoughts.
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 20-09-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28,860
Views: 875,720
Posted By sandalwood
-You were outstanding yesterday, better than a...

-You were outstanding yesterday, better than a doctor. Thank you for being you! :thumbup: (and I really hope these experiences continue).
Forum: General Support and Advice 19-09-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By sandalwood
I liked the "We'll Meet Again,"...

I liked the "We'll Meet Again," reference to the Vera Lynn song.
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