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If you don't eat enough, you'll gain even more weight when you'll start eating normally again. You've already done a nice step by stopping to drink ;-) Take it gradually, with more little steps like this. If you don't feel able to go to the gym, start by walking 30 mins a day. Or taking the stairs i...

We are born, we live and we die. It starts with nothing and ends with nothing. And in between we make a mess of it. ...can I write it somewhere as a quote? Hahah. Self improvement enhances the chances for survival, that's why we living beings engage in it. Of course life starts and begins with noth...

Every person has the duty to improve themselves. .-. And I have it even more, because I already kinda don't deserve to live.

How can I improve myself if it means facing my flaws - even for a minute? I already know deep inside that I'm not supposed to live and I live only thanks to selfishness - yes, my selfishness keeps me alive - so I don't have that GREAT desire to EXPLORE even more reasons why I don't deserve to have b...

What type of debt you have? Have you risked your money on something bad? It's all there, all you need is find some means to pay for it. I'm a student and I'm risking to have a debt if I don't pass some exams and have to give the money of the scholarship back. My mental situation (depression?) preve...

I had a bad day. I risked to get a debt of hundreds of euros. I didn't sleep and thought at some point: "This morning might be hard to stay on the sidewalk without heading for the road for a car to put me under." Nothing was important anymore. At some point humans are tired to achieve, ach...

The only suitable counsellor is yourself..

I guess... not? xD Even doctors go to doctors. I'm not a doctor of the mind or of the body, and I need a doctor of the mind.

Now I'm able to start therapy: what "school of thought" should I choose? I understand very little about them. These are the issues I wanna talk about: > disconnect between body and mind > psychosomatic disturbs (funny how these two exist together) > consequences of childhood's emotional ab...

(Introduction: I'm 21 and a university student and still completely relying on my parents' money) So, my parents decided that they'll pay me therapy, but never said exactly when, despite my questions. They told so after a discussion that started with the fact that I invented most of childhood abuse,...

We can think sometimes that we can’t find solution to our problems but have you considered to take less courses and seek a part time job if you are able to become more self-sufficient? In regards your father sometimes people resort to drinking, smoking or gambling or some other form of escapising. ...

It became hard to motivate myself to go on with life, to study or clean the house, because what's the point of "doing everything right" if I won't have the reward of receiving help when I need it? My father doesn't deserve my success, my mother doesn't deserve my patience, my family doesn'...

I was unemployed and I applied for AmeriHealth Caritas and I have FREE health care through the state. I couldn't work due to my SEVERE depression. I qualified for the healthcare and was able to get my Psychiatrist visits and medication for free. Can you apply for AmeriHealth Caritas? I'm glad you f...

Hi there, thanks for replying and helped me understand more. How about church? I know church do offer counselling services, even for non-member. They generally reach out to the people whom are in need if they can help and sometimes they do give free counselling. You might wanna consider checking th...

*big hug* I perceive some sense of guilt you feel after the death of your loved ones. But it's not your fault. And you couldn't change what had to happen. I guess you - and the doctors - did all that was possible. Now they have left you in the world of those who live. All you can do for them now is ...

Hi Eske, thank you for coming forward to share your story. It takes courage. I do see your point of view and I’m Glad you are trying your very best to seek treatment and help before it gets worse. It’s logical and most sensible thing to do.And I get a feeling you are a mature and sensible person. D...