Trapped Minds
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    We are a mental health community that focuses on engagement and discussion. We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community open to all who wish to engage in discussion about mental health, whether as someone who suffers, someone who supports a sufferer, or someone who is simply curious. All are welcome here.

    Please join us, engage with us, and learn with us. We're here for you.

    Note: Trapped Minds is a community of volunteers. Our community is not to be used as a replacement for actual therapy or medical help. We offer experience as sufferers, but cannot be regarded beyond that. If you are struggling, please reach out for help.

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Thread 'My life with Knee Pain'

Thread 'My life with Knee Pain'

My knees have been a constant problem for as long as I can remember. They aren’t like most people’s knees. The kneecaps don’t have a natural resting point because the bone groove that should guide and hold them in place simply isn’t there. Without that groove, my kneecaps shift and slip around, putting constant strain on my ligaments — ligaments that are already damaged. That combination means pain is part of my everyday life. It’s not the kind of pain that comes and goes after an injury...
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Thread 'Sexual Assault'

Thread 'Sexual Assault'

⚠️⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault ⚠️⚠️ This article discusses sexual assault, its impact, and what steps someone can take afterward. It contains sensitive topics that may be distressing. Please only read if you feel safe to do so. Understanding Sexual Assault Sexual assault is any sexual act carried out against someone’s will, without their consent, or when they are unable to give consent. It can take many forms — from unwanted touching to rape — and it’s important to recognize that none...
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Thread 'Navigating the World of Trans Mental Health'

Thread 'Navigating the World of Trans Mental Health'

Having mental health issues is a hard enough thing to deal with in this day and age. Better than in years past, yes, but a struggle to be sure. Finding a therapist that will deal with you, that you connect with, and that “understands” you is paramount to receiving good care for any patient in the mental health realm, but factor in a growing number of closing doors for trans patients, a normalization of misrepresenting and shaming trans people simply for being trans, and a fear from...
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Thread 'What is Andy's Man Club?'

Thread 'What is Andy's Man Club?'

I never thought I’d be in a group of men discussing my emotions. Honestly, the concept would have bothered me about three months ago. Like countless others, I was brought up with the belief that to be male was to be quiet, get on with things and handle the hardships of life on your own. But that silence was consuming me from the inside out. Two months back, I followed my heart and stepped into Andy's Man Club with no idea what lay ahead of me and not even knowing if I'd be able to say...
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Thread 'You Don’t Have to Pretend You’re Okay'

Thread 'You Don’t Have to Pretend You’re Okay'

Let’s be real for a second. How many times have you said “I’m fine” when you weren’t? How often have you smiled through the day but crumbled the moment you were alone? Yeah. Me too. We live in a world that praises strength, but the kind of strength that looks like silence. Holding it all in. Pretending. Keeping busy so no one sees the cracks. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be “fine.” You don’t have to pretend you’re okay when you're not. Mental Illness Isn’t Always Obvious...
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Thread 'The Daily Fight'

Thread 'The Daily Fight'

The Daily Fight Some days just feel impossible. Not dramatic. Not loud. Just... heavy. Quietly heavy. You wake up already tired. Not the kind of tired that a nap will fix — the kind that lives in your bones. Your brain starts listing reasons not to bother. Get up? Why? Shower? What for? Eat? Pointless. If you know, you know. It’s not always obvious to the outside world. You show up. You smile. You answer messages. Maybe you even crack a joke. But inside? You’re trying not to drown. And...
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Thread '5 Signs of Depression That Might Not Be Widely Recognised'

Thread '5 Signs of Depression That Might Not Be Widely Recognised'

5 Signs of Depression That Might Not Be Widely Recognised When most people think of depression, they picture someone crying, withdrawn, or unable to get out of bed. But the truth is, depression can be quiet. It can show up in small, strange ways that don’t always seem like obvious red flags. You might not even realise you’re dealing with it—until you look back and connect the dots. Here are five less obvious signs of depression you might not have noticed in yourself or someone you care...
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Thread 'Borderline Stuff'

Thread 'Borderline Stuff'

It’s hard to explain what it’s like living with BPD. You can feel too much and nothing all at once. People think you’re overreacting, dramatic, or unstable. Honestly, sometimes you think that about yourself too. But it’s deeper than that. It’s like your emotions don’t have a filter — everything hits harder. You might love someone with your whole heart one day, and the next, feel like they’re slipping away and it ruins you. Even if nothing really happened. The fear of being left is real —...
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Thread 'Mental Health and the NHS: What’s Working, What’s Missing'

Thread 'Mental Health and the NHS: What’s Working, What’s Missing'

When you’re struggling with your mental health, finding help should be simple — but for many people in the UK, the reality is far more complicated. The NHS (National Health Service) plays a vital role in mental health care, offering free access to everything from talking therapies to crisis intervention. But as demand grows, cracks are beginning to show. In this article, we’ll take a friendly, honest look at: What the NHS does well for mental health Where it’s struggling What you can do if...
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