(Got something you thing would be useful here - quote me and I will add it!)
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Examples: - depression (probably the most common) - anxiety - eating disorders (there's also a dedicated thread to this, same with anxiety) - borderline personality disorder (BPD) - schizophrenia - schizoaffective disorder - undiagnosed people who suspect they have something - people with an insatiable urge to bite other people
Examples: - depression (probably the most common) - anxiety - eating disorders (there's also a dedicated thread to this, same with anxiety) - borderline personality disorder (BPD) - schizophrenia - schizoaffective disorder - undiagnosed people who suspect they have something - people with an insatiable urge to bite other people
Fair enough. Well you already know what I have, I suppose. I don't think I had a medical eating disorder but I did get a problem in the last year or so. I've gained my weight in fat!
Fair enough. Well you already know what I have, I suppose. I don't think I had a medical eating disorder but I did get a problem in the last year or so. I've gained my weight in fat!
Sorry to hear about all that You're def in the right place, though - people are very supportive in here
Thank you. I'm generally okay. I just get afraid/worried about the randomest thing like I couldn't cross the road when I moved to my new apt . Also, I'm a tad compulsive . I've probably never had depression, more anxiety. How are you coping with ur depression?