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Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 22-11-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,306
Posted By Epicene
Please remember that whilst TCs are helpful for...

Please remember that whilst TCs are helpful for some people, they don't suit everyone. There are other treatments available that suit other people better, so hope is not lost. There are other things...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 22-11-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Epicene
I'm so pleased for you that it went well! Well...

I'm so pleased for you that it went well! Well done for going.
Forum: General Support and Advice 02-08-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,610
Posted By Epicene
Congratulations! So pleased for you!

Congratulations! So pleased for you!
Forum: Eating Issues Support 09-06-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,557
Posted By Epicene
A good friend of mine was threatened with section...

A good friend of mine was threatened with section when he refused potassium. So I would say you can be sectioned if you're at risk of death and youre unwilling to accept treatment.
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 01-06-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By Epicene
For me, it's been either antidepressants (SSRIs...

For me, it's been either antidepressants (SSRIs are best for anxiety), quetiapine and pregabalin.

In the past I found that fluoxetine really helped with social anxiety and panic attacks.

Pregabalin...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 31-05-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By Epicene
I don't have many words right now but wanted to...

I don't have many words right now but wanted to leave you some hugs. I think you're being really resilient in light of everything, more so than you think.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 04-05-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,382
Posted By Epicene
You will get something out of this treatment and...

You will get something out of this treatment and getting better has so much more to offer you than self harm. It takes a long time but it's worth it and each day without self harm you get closer to...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 30-04-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,382
Posted By Epicene
I just wanted to say that by getting rid of your...

I just wanted to say that by getting rid of your tools you're choosing to keep safe right now, not forever. So if the idea of committing to a whole life without self harm feels like too much, just...
Forum: General Support and Advice 30-04-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By Epicene
Given that you have a number of serious health...

Given that you have a number of serious health conditions and on various medications its probably quite complex and we shouldn't really advise. But I think youre right to be alarmed by this as its...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 30-04-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By Epicene
Although I appreciate you still have struggles,...

Although I appreciate you still have struggles, it is amazing that you are nine years free. I am really inspired by your story, and it gives me hope that recovery from self harm is possible. Good...
Forum: General Chat 27-04-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,762
Posted By Epicene
That's true - I'll keep focused on the end...

That's true - I'll keep focused on the end result! You should post a pic of your new tat :-)
Forum: Eating Issues Support 27-04-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
I'm sorry youre still struggling. It sounds like...

I'm sorry youre still struggling. It sounds like you're still trying to do nice things for yourself and battle on through which is really good. Will you do anything special with your parents?
Forum: Eating Issues Support 27-04-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
I'm good :-) My wife comes home today, yay. And I...

I'm good :-) My wife comes home today, yay. And I have therapy, which is a kind of yay because I need it this week. And tonight there will be pizza!

How are you Hannah?
Forum: Eating Issues Support 27-04-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
Morning everyone. Goats are wonderful!

Morning everyone.

Goats are wonderful!
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 25-04-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
Posted By Epicene
I'm not on Tumblr and I've never come across the...

I'm not on Tumblr and I've never come across the idea of having a 'favourite person' so I don't quite know what it means.

It doesn't necessarily sound like anything pathological though; I think...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 25-04-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,604
Posted By Epicene
I think it's something to do with the...

I think it's something to do with the accountability, but also it just feels safer. I've somehow got this belief in my head that it's not safe to eat when I'm alone. I'm not sure if that's bordering...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 25-04-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,613
Posted By Epicene
I think it's normal to be afraid of taking steps...

I think it's normal to be afraid of taking steps 'backwards' (whatever that means) or of old destructive habits resurfacing, especially early on in recovery. But it sounds like you're doing...
Forum: General Chat 24-04-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,762
Posted By Epicene
Thank you guys! All really helpful advice...

Thank you guys! All really helpful advice :-)

It's quite reassuring that scars hurt less; I've heard mixed things about that but if I go in expecting it to hurt less then maybe that'll be...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 24-04-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
I do have some nice things planned for whilst my...

I do have some nice things planned for whilst my wife is away. I'm planning some nice walks and to go get coffee and see a good friend. Something has just triggered me though and it's going to be...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 24-04-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,604
Posted By Epicene
Things have been going okay all the time that I'm...

Things have been going okay all the time that I'm eating with others, but I still struggle when I'm alone. I'm also going to be alone between now and Thursday evening which is going to be...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 24-04-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,613
Posted By Epicene
I'm not terrific with binging related advice so...

I'm not terrific with binging related advice so I'll apologise in advance. I really just wanted to say that I think you're being quite hard on yourself and it might help to be a bit gentler with...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 24-04-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
Hi everyone. Hope all are well today. Leigh, uni...

Hi everyone. Hope all are well today.

Leigh, uni is anxiety provoking at the best of times so if you haven't been for a while that would make sense. I hope it goes better for you than you are...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 21-04-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
House and life admin sounds a little dull but...

House and life admin sounds a little dull but hooray for jigsaw club! I suck at jigsaws. My wife is really speedy at them but the pieces just all look the same to me.

Today I've been catching up on...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 21-04-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
Good, I'm glad you get to snooze! Jenna, that's...

Good, I'm glad you get to snooze!

Jenna, that's cool - I like the Corrs. I didn't even know they still existed though!
Forum: Eating Issues Support 21-04-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 53,393
Views: 1,481,769
Posted By Epicene
That's not good! Would you think about going to...

That's not good! Would you think about going to bed earlier tonight?

I'm okay thanks. Its cloudy but I'm still sat in the garden which is nice.
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