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General Support and Advice
26-07-2016, 11:41 PM
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Going to GP tomorrow - help!
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Emsie
Going to GP tomorrow - help!
I haven't needed to be on here in a while.
I had depression/anxiety/self harm for years and years but I've been SH free for 2 years and depression/anxiety mostly free for 18 months.
I work full...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
24-03-2015, 06:17 PM
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How do you deal with anxiety when showing your scars?
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1,033
Posted By
Emsie
I spoke to my manager today and she said to say...
I spoke to my manager today and she said to say it was an accident and to turn it around on them and ask stories behind their scars.
She was really lovely and I feel so much more comfortable...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
21-03-2015, 12:16 PM
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How do you deal with anxiety when showing your scars?
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Posted By
Emsie
Thankyou all so much. Reading all these replies...
Thankyou all so much. Reading all these replies has mad me less worried and more confident. I've got some training next week where I'll have to roll up sleeves so I'm hoping that'll prepare me for...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
19-03-2015, 10:07 PM
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How do you deal with anxiety when showing your scars?
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1,033
Posted By
Emsie
Thanks for the positive replies :) Has anyone...
Thanks for the positive replies :)
Has anyone ever had children ask about scars? I'll be working in a children's hospital. Children have less inhibitions than adults and are more curious so I'm...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
19-03-2015, 07:07 PM
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How do you deal with anxiety when showing your scars?
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1,033
Posted By
Emsie
How do you deal with anxiety when showing your scars?
I've been SI free for 10 months and recently got a job that requires me to wear short sleeves. I have only shown my scars twice in preparation for this. Both times I got very anxious (I have GAD and...
Forum:
Self-Harm Discussion and Support
10-02-2015, 02:48 PM
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Anyone recommend a concealer for scars?
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1,363
Posted By
Emsie
Thankyou everyone !! I got the job :) I ended...
Thankyou everyone !!
I got the job :)
I ended up using a max factor colour corrector in green with some waterproof normal concealer over the top. The green concealer really helped make it look...
Forum:
Self-Harm Discussion and Support
10-02-2015, 02:45 PM
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I have to wear short sleeves at a job interview in a hospital
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Posted By
Emsie
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone. I got...
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone. I got the job (yay!) and no one asked about my scars.
Forum:
Self-Harm Discussion and Support
14-01-2015, 09:47 PM
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I have to wear short sleeves at a job interview in a hospital
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Posted By
Emsie
Hi thanks to all your replies. They have been...
Hi thanks to all your replies. They have been very helpful. I've bought some dermablend concealer that is waterproof for the pink scars. There are only 5 and they are about halfway up to my elbow so...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
13-01-2015, 02:29 PM
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I have to wear short sleeves at a job interview in a hospital
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Posted By
Emsie
I have to wear short sleeves at a job interview in a hospital
It's a job in the NHS and all clinical staff have to be "bare below the elbows" with no exceptions. Part of the group interview is walking around the hospital and showing how we can interact with...
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General Support and Advice
30-12-2014, 01:21 AM
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How to explain scars at work?
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924
Posted By
Emsie
Wow thankyou for all these replies. They have...
Wow thankyou for all these replies. They have been really helpful and put my mind at ease :) I'll just go with the flow and see what happens. I'll probably ask occupational health when I have my...
Forum:
General Support and Advice
29-12-2014, 11:30 AM
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How to explain scars at work?
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924
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Emsie
How to explain scars at work?
So I'm applying for work in the NHS, which has a "bare below the elbow" policy. How do I explain my scars to patients? Do I lie to children? How do I remain polite and professional of someone is...
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Self-Harm Discussion and Support
27-12-2014, 10:04 PM
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Anyone recommend a concealer for scars?
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1,363
Posted By
Emsie
Even a waterproof one? Does anyone know how...
Even a waterproof one?
Does anyone know how long bio oil takes to make a noticeable difference?
Forum:
Self-Harm Discussion and Support
27-12-2014, 08:47 PM
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11
Anyone recommend a concealer for scars?
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1,363
Posted By
Emsie
Anyone recommend a concealer for scars?
I'm applying for jobs in the NHS and the have a "bare below the elbows" policy so I'm looking for some concealer for my scars. The majority are several years old and white. I'm not worried about...
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Mental Health Discussion and Support
15-05-2014, 09:50 AM
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Anyone been to a crisis house?
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659
Posted By
Emsie
Spent my first night here. Hourly obs are...
Spent my first night here. Hourly obs are annoying :( it's very chilled here and there aren't many residents. Apparently I have the biggest single room and it has a nice view. It's all still a bit...
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Mental Health Discussion and Support
13-05-2014, 06:40 PM
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Anyone been to a crisis house?
Views:
659
Posted By
Emsie
Yeah she was very nice. I'm moving in tomorrow....
Yeah she was very nice. I'm moving in tomorrow. Sounds very good and feel less nervous now.
Forum:
Mental Health Discussion and Support
12-05-2014, 09:06 PM
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15
Anyone been to a crisis house?
Views:
659
Posted By
Emsie
Got my assessment tomorrow. Quite nervous.
Got my assessment tomorrow. Quite nervous.
Forum:
Mental Health Discussion and Support
10-05-2014, 10:23 PM
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Anyone been to a crisis house?
Views:
659
Posted By
Emsie
Thanks for your replies The one I'm going to has...
Thanks for your replies
The one I'm going to has staff on hand 24/7 and has activities and informal group sessions (not therapy exactly) like anxiety management. They are keen for me to go into one...
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Mental Health Discussion and Support
09-05-2014, 09:12 AM
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Anyone been to a crisis house?
Views:
659
Posted By
Emsie
Thanks. 1 hour a day sounds great ! The main...
Thanks. 1 hour a day sounds great ! The main thing is I've never been offered anything like this before and I might not get another chance. I think I'm going to ask the crisis team to refer me. It's...
Forum:
Mental Health Discussion and Support
09-05-2014, 09:09 AM
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They just don't work
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409
Posted By
Emsie
Unfortunately this is true for a lot of people....
Unfortunately this is true for a lot of people. I'm on my 8th antidepressant. Only one has worked but I put on 2 stone!
The only advice I can offer you is to try alternative therapies. Medication...
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Mental Health Discussion and Support
08-05-2014, 06:19 PM
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15
Anyone been to a crisis house?
Views:
659
Posted By
Emsie
Anyone been to a crisis house?
I've been seeing the crisis team and they have recommended I think about going into a crisis house. I've read the leaflet but it doesn't really say what it is actually like.
So has anyone been to...
Forum:
Mental Health Discussion and Support
07-05-2014, 04:09 PM
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4
Crisis team assessment (urgent)
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513
Posted By
Emsie
It went ok. It was with a mental health nurse and...
It went ok. It was with a mental health nurse and a medical student. We agreed to take it one day at a time and meet once a day. I'm seeing the same nurse tomorrow too. It took a lot for her to get...
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Mental Health Discussion and Support
06-05-2014, 08:17 PM
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Antidepressant/antianxiety meds without weight gain as a side effect *ED related*
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730
Posted By
Emsie
I've been on pregabalin for anxiety for about a...
I've been on pregabalin for anxiety for about a year. It's amazing. I haven't had any side effects (except dizziness when combined with some other meds like propranolol) and I haven't had a panic...
Forum:
Mental Health Discussion and Support
06-05-2014, 06:44 PM
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4
Crisis team assessment (urgent)
Views:
513
Posted By
Emsie
Crisis team assessment (urgent)
After going to my GP with suicidal thoughts today, and having a telephone call with the crisis team i am having an assessment tomorrow morning. What should I expect?
Also, on the phone the guy (who...
Forum:
Serious Discussion and Advice
06-05-2014, 05:20 PM
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9
What happens if I tell my GP I'm suicidal?
Views:
2,065
Posted By
Emsie
I wasn't expecting a magic cure. I know that it's...
I wasn't expecting a magic cure. I know that it's going to take a while to recover but I'm fed up of being told to try anti depressants or counselling again and again.
Well anyway I had my...
Forum:
Serious Discussion and Advice
05-05-2014, 07:40 PM
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9
What happens if I tell my GP I'm suicidal?
Views:
2,065
Posted By
Emsie
Thanks :) Still very nervous about tomorrow. My...
Thanks :)
Still very nervous about tomorrow. My partner is still being amazingly supportive but I feel like if this appointment doesn't help then there's no helping me and I'll have no choice but to...
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