Our stories
New to the Lived Experience Forum? Start here. A place to introduce yourself, read the stories of people like you and share your own experience
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Forum Topics
The Lived Experience Forum has hundreds of discussions on the experience of complex mental health issues. They're organised under these seven topics — click one to find discussions on that theme.
Looking after ourselves
Coping strategies. Self-care tips. Goals and how to reach them. Celebration and motivation. Supporting ourselves and each other. All the things that help.
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Social Spaces
Relax and unwind with Forum friends. Drop in for fun, or a friendly chat. Say good morning to the other members or share the experience of some of your favourite hobbies or interests.
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Something’s not right
All about struggles, not coping, having a rough time or challenges with diagnoses. Ask questions, ask for help, offer support, share your knowledge and experience.
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Useful resources
Services, tools, new research, treatments, technologies, books, websites. Ask for resources or post helpful ones you’ve found.
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Special Events
Check this space out for ‘Topic Tuesday’ and other special Forums events. Read past event discussions and see what’s coming soon!
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