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Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 25-06-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By Stefanie
Please have hope. I've done it - 5 years SI...

Please have hope. I've done it - 5 years SI free. That includes ED stuff, cutting, burning etc. I'm not going to brag, it was not easy and took a long time to be totally free, but it IS possible -...
Forum: First Aid Advice 24-06-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By Stefanie
I've had a graft to my lower leg, also at...

I've had a graft to my lower leg, also at Frenchay - sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it hurt like hell.

It is under general anaesthetic and I was kept in for 3 days afterwards, on total bed...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 06-06-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,104
Posted By Stefanie
*hugs Stellata* What a lovely thread! When I...

*hugs Stellata* What a lovely thread! When I was under MH services my CPN was awesome, 5 years on we're now good friends and work together on some womens MH events - I owe her a lot, she pushed me...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 06-06-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,067
Posted By Stefanie
I've worked in an inpatient unit for the last 4...

I've worked in an inpatient unit for the last 4 years and I have never disclosed my past to my patients as it is not appropriate. When I go to work, it is about my patients not me. I have worked...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 01-06-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Stefanie
I've worked for the NHS for three years. My...

I've worked for the NHS for three years. My managers knew about my previous mental health issues and SI from the start and its never been a problem, even though I work in mental health, and it hasn't...
Forum: Creativity and Reviews 30-05-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Stefanie
Sex and the City - The Movie

Has anyone else seen this? I went to see it tonight, it is awesome!!!!!!

I think for anyone who hasn't seen the tv series (what have you been doing?!?!) it might not be too easy to follow, there...
Forum: Veterans Board 30-05-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Stefanie
I'm not a parent but I do have a bit of knowledge...

I'm not a parent but I do have a bit of knowledge that may help. I work in a psych unit and we have had a few pregnant women admitted. One in particular had chronic schizophrenia. Not only was she...
Forum: First Aid Advice 29-05-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By Stefanie
A and E right now young lady! They'll be able to...

A and E right now young lady! They'll be able to give you another. Even if it's not too bad now you don't want to wait til it is!
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 26-05-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By Stefanie
I've also got mind over mood - excellent book. I...

I've also got mind over mood - excellent book. I used it a bit when I was really unwell, left it until meds had kicked in a bit then went through most of it - very helpful.
Forum: Eating Issues Support 24-05-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Stefanie
You haven't missed anything from Ashleigh House...

You haven't missed anything from Ashleigh House if its the one in Stroud. (I had a job interview there...hmm...)

The Maudesly is excellent though. Its the leading unit in the country for SI and...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 24-05-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,029
Posted By Stefanie
Just to be pedantic, you don't necessarily take...

Just to be pedantic, you don't necessarily take any anti depressants for two years. The general rule is to take them 6 months symptom free, ie, until you feel well, then another 6 months after that...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-05-2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Stefanie
Wow, what a fantastic step! Yes, I know it...

Wow, what a fantastic step! Yes, I know it doesn't seem like it right now but having your file closed IS a good thing - you can do this!

When I was discharged from the adult CMHT a few years ago, I...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-05-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By Stefanie
I think a lot of people feel the same or similar....

I think a lot of people feel the same or similar. I know when my cpn used to dress my wounds I felt soothed, taken care of. And yes, alcohol definitely brings to the surface emotions you were...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 23-05-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By Stefanie
Personally I'm the opposite, I'd be rubbish...

Personally I'm the opposite, I'd be rubbish without sleep and my bed is the bestest thing in the world, lol! I went through a period when I got an hour or two broken sleep a night for several weeks...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 23-05-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Stefanie
That sounds horrid, well done for starting to...

That sounds horrid, well done for starting to talk about it here. I heard voices (although not for many years now) and it really gets under your skin, but it doesn't mean it's for ever. It does...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-05-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Stefanie
If you find your counseller difficult to relate...

If you find your counseller difficult to relate to you can ask to see someone else. This does happen now and then and professionals are used to it (I work in mental health). I had to do this last...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 22-05-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,660
Posted By Stefanie
I've heard some people say the same thing before....

I've heard some people say the same thing before. The phrase I think sums it up perfectly is "The size of the wound is not directly proportional to the size of the distress."

Hugs. x
Forum: Introductions 21-05-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By Stefanie
Evening all

Hi guys! I'm Stef, a newbie to RYL. I'm recovering from SI, almost 5 years now. Been a hard few months so thought I'd be pro active and find a supportive place to come to. I work in a mental...
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