I haven’t slept in 2 days
I can't sleep no matter what I do. My head has been hurting since I last woke up 2 days ago and I can't sleep no matter how hard I try. I've tried taking melatonin, that...
Regrets and mental illness
I blame my bipolar disorder for not spending more time with my brother (my only sibling), his wife (J), my two nephews and my niece. I really am sad about the estranged relationship I have with...
How do you cope with knowing that you’re too far behind everyone else your age?
I turn 20 in 2.5 weeks. I was in intensive mental health treatment for a year from 18-19 and missed out on so much: college, friends, work. I just finished my first semester at community college,...
Life is 100% luck
Life is 100% luck, beginning right from the moment of conception. This initial stroke of luck dictates crucial aspects such as your genetic makeup, geographical location, and socioeconomic status. Your genes, which are a product of...
Loneliness
26m. I never thought my life would be like this. I try so hard to remain positive and keep working to make my life better. But the truth is; I’m lonely, my friends are distant and...
People act like mental health is a joke sometimes but it’s not.. as someone who is 29 and can’t seem to make friends/find a relationship I’m literally about to just shut down. People should be compassionate about mental health.. 29 and don’t feel ill ever find love 🥹💔
People act like mental health is a joke sometimes but it's not.. as someone who is 29 and can't seem to make friends/find a relationship I'm literally about to just shut down. People should be compassionate...
anyone else feel like you’re always doing something wrong?
Every email I send for work, every word that comes out of my mouth, I feel like I’m constantly doing something wrong. I get really high anxiety to open up my computer to check my emails...
i need help
Today, I witnessed a stranger take their life whilst i was waiting for my train home from school. I feel so sick. I can’t stop picturing it, i saw them jump out, and i heard it....
I messed up.
So, quick rundown first. The last month has been extremely rough on me.(21 M) I lost my job, got dumped, and blew the transmission in my faithful old truck, all in the same day. I couldn't...
Anyone that feels the same in early 20s?
Hi guys, I'd like to share some insights, and hopefully start a positive discussion with anyone that might feel the same, just so we may know that we are not alone in this. So, I'm in...