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Infidelity and undiagnosed bipolar

My husband has just been diagnosed with Bipolar after having been caught having an affair with a col...

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My Bipolar Adult Daughter refuses to help herself

My daughter has recently turned 25 and is struggling to cope. She takes her medication and sees her ...

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Have narcissistic mother and borderline sister. Any support would be appreciated

Hi everyone, long story short I have finally mustered up enough resolve and courage to cut my BPD si...

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Feeling desperate, bewildered and a host of other feelings.

I have only just signed up to use the Sane forums. Where to start. I have been trying to cope and su...

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Dissociative Identity Disorder Carers?

Wanting to know if there's anyone else in this group caring for someone with D.I.D.?We've got a fami...

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Bipolar spouse - self harm and refusal of help

New to the group, looking for help. My beautiful partner has diagnosed bipolar, but refuses help. T...

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What’s happens when you have nothing?

I’ve always had that ‘something’ that keeps me sane. My animals and surroundings that bring me back ...

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I need a mediator

I was last here as Sharona in 2015. My son has not had any professionalhelp in a very long time as i...

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Supporting a partner in a crisis

hi everyone, i really don't know where else to turn, this is the first time i have bene on the carer...

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Staying Safe

Hi just wondering how to negotiate staying safe with an unwell son.I believe he may be manic he has ...

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|So trapped (why I want to go off my meds) for carers

Hi I read on the forums that alot of carers do not understand why their son, daughter, mother etc. g...

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? Recovery Retreats

Hello to all my lovely brains trust, Does anyone know or have had experience of somewhere to go a...

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Eating Disorder, Personality Disorder - Need a shoulder ......

Hi. I'm new to the forum. My husband has an undiagnosed eating disorder. It has been excruciatin...

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Supporting an already Depressed Partner through Cancer diagnosis

This week has been a really tough one.On Monday I learned that my Mum has advanced breast cancer alr...

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My BiPolar wife of 11 years is leaving me

Hello, and thank all of you in advance for your help and support. My wife and I have been married fo...

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Can a person with dementia be treated for a personality disorder?

My father has dementia, which (I think) is exacerbated by having a personality disorder. Can he be t...

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Can schizoaffective disorder make someone feel like people are against them?

My wife is newly diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. She is convinsed that I treat her awful an...

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Sister Withdrawing

I live with my sister who has battled depression since mid 20s after a miscarriage. Theres survived ...

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Partner with Paranoia

Hi I have been with my partner for 12 years. Looking back I think he has had problems the whole time...

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Schizophrenia

Hi Lovers! Its so nice to be able to open up to a community. I’d like to share my story with you all...

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My friend is considering suicide.

She says she is depressive since her childhood. No goals in life, no hope, a few interests which don...

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Feeling helpless and ready to give up - Mother with Bipolar

Once again, we have arrived at a point where my Mum has disappeared, and someone else is controlling...

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Facing difficult conversations with delusional spouse

I'm new here and rather than give a huge long post describing my situation my husband has an undiagn...

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feeling sad

My 17 year old son was diagnosed with schizophrenia just over 12 months ago. After several trials o...

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Mother severe depression

My mother suffers from severe depression and has become increasingly reclusive the past couple of ye...

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when is a loved one classified as a missing person

Hello all I have started this thread to open up a discussion about the classification of "a missing ...

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Self Funded Carers

Hey Guys,I am posting this in "Something isn't right" because... it isn't... (Mods i really hope thi...

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Mental health/unrealistic obsessions

Hi, I have question regarding my husband who has schitzophrenia. Does anyone else find that the p...

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Adult daughter with Borderline personality disorder wont talk to me

I am a mother of an adult daughter with Borderline personality disorder.Any ideas how to restore a r...

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Monday World Suicide Prevention Day My Son’s Story

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day. A statistic that is increasing dramatically. This is the o...

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