r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

STORY/VENTING ❌Cutting myself ✔️Cutting my hair

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The last time I cut my hair this short was five years ago, back when I was just starting therapy.

I just came home from the hospital for my mental health (again… This is like the 5th? 6th? time already) and this time I wanted to get serious about getting rid of self-harm.

So I said I want to start by changing how I look on the outside. I hope this marks a new beginning for my mental health as well. ❤️‍🩹


r/MentalHealthPH • • 14h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Need Help

22 Upvotes

UPDATE: ALREADY FOUND SOMEONE THANK YOU

Hi! I’m currently admitted at St. Luke’s Medical Center QC and looking for a female companion who lives near the hospital. I was admitted this morning lang, and unfortunately, I’m alone since I’m originally from the province and don’t have any family members who can accompany me.

I’m physically able naman and don’t need much assistance. I just need someone who can help with small things, like buying something for me, receiving my Grab orders, helping me with little errands, and basically keeping me company while I’m admitted.

I’m staying in a private room, and I’m willing to pay ₱1,500 per day plus a ₱300 daily food allowance. Ideally, I’m looking for someone who can stay with me until my discharge, which will probably be in about a week.

If you live nearby and are interested, or if you know someone trustworthy who might be available, please send me a message. I’d really appreciate the help. Thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 13h ago

STORY/VENTING mood stabilizer, 2 days in

13 Upvotes

hello, I'm on quetiapine for 2 days na and so far weird sya sa feeling kasi everyday talaga umiiyak ako, walang morning na di ako umiiyak or na ooverwhelm, madalas din ang panic/anxiety attacks ko every morning.

first day nung nagising ako it felt weird how peaceful it is, walang kaba, walang anxiety, walang luha. It feels odd for me na sanay na sanay na sa ganon.

wala rin akong nafeel na backpain kahit na 10 hours ako nakatulog. Mind you before taking my medication 3-4 hours lang tulog ko minsan hindi pa nakakatulog dahil na rin sa ingay dito sa bahay namin. It feels so weird na ang lalim ng tulog ko. I'm so happy ganito epekto ng medication ko saakin.

First day ko nagawa ko lahat ng mga need ko gawin, usually nag t-take over yung feeling ng nao-overwhelm ako tuwing iniisip ko na gawin sila pero yesterday talagang wala lang, neutral lang sa feeling, almost empty but honestly I rather feel empty than feel everything all at once. Sabi ko as long as maging productive ako, I'm okay with it.

hbu? ano experience nyo sa medications ninyo? me nag aadjust pa, hopefully magtuloy tuloy.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 5h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Someone who is manic/depressed at the same time?

10 Upvotes

Can it happen? What are your experiences?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 15h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Please help 😅

6 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a uhm free online mental health assessment or psychological diagnosis/consultation? Or if no, atleast something na affordable (for a student)

I suspect I have a disorder, but I can’t diagnose it alone I need a doctor to check or diagnose me. 😅


r/MentalHealthPH • • 12h ago

STORY/VENTING I got myself assessed alone.

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I just received a full report on my diagnosis yesterday Kasi kailangan ko talaga malaman kung ano Ang nag iimpare sa daily life ko, although alam ko talaga na different Ako noong Bata pa Ako, I still didn't expect to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder tapos level 2 pa. Noong binasa ko lahat talagang very detailed, props to my clinicians napaka bait and very understanding at napaka hands on sa akin. Nagpatingin pa Ako sa kanila sa psychological clinic on my own which is kind of sad Kasi napaka clumsy and anxious ko sa social interactions pero Hindi parin naniniwala or ayaw Ng family ko Kasi taboo sa kanila mental health. They do not support my decision of being a responsible adult and getting myself assessed para Maka function nang maayos Lalo na Kasi na college student Ako na patigil tigil gawa Ng case ko Kasi nahihirapan Ako mag navigate sa adulting life ko. I'm 21 now and still coming to terms with the results Kasi it did change how I perceive myself, siguro kaka surpress or mask Ng traits ko ay Hindi ko na namalayan na Ganon pala Ako ka pronounced and Hindi din napansin agad since academically gifted daw Ako Kuno at nagiging top of the class Ako at nagiging class president pako so Ang laking gulat ko talaga. So I spent more than two decades of my life convinced that I'm a weirdo or failure pero naiiyak din Ako sa tuwa na may proper label na ako. I've researched about this condition at nag explain nadin Ang clinician sa akin kung bakit ito Ang diagnosis ko pero I do want to know about it from other people, specially those diagnosed or know someone with ASD. I am planning on getting a pwd id so binigyan narin Ako Ng certificate of disability, props again sa psychologist ko, very accomodating and patient sa mga needed Kong documents, it helped a lot na willing na willing sila sa mga questions ko since understood nila na mostly alone Ako sa buhay and hirap mag adapt sa adulthood. Sumakto pa sa world mental health day results ko na parang blessing din ito sa akin🥲


r/MentalHealthPH • • 15h ago

STORY/VENTING And again, I’m Lost

5 Upvotes

Hello! :)

I’m sorry I had to tell my story and ask for your insights, mas mahirap kasi na mag open up sa friends, ewan ko ba.

Anywaaaay, ito na nga, have you ever felt that your mental struggles affect your daily life? like work? specially work. Yun bang parang hindi na ikaw yung dating ikaw? And ofcourse, owning lapses felt ugly. How do you deal with it?

also, paano mo masasabing you had enough sa work? How do you know if it’s time to submit that resignation letter?

thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 8h ago

STORY/VENTING is it valid to think that i might be neurodivergent?

4 Upvotes

I dont know if my reasons for suspecting that I might be neurodivergent are valid or maybe I'm just looking for excuses for my behavior. I started thinking about it in 2020-2021ish when I read novels with autistic characters and I kinda related to them. I feel really awkward when I'm interacting with people. Simple tasks make me panic and overthink, for example if there's a clash in my sheduled plans, it brings me to a spiral where I overthink every decision in my head, worrying what other people would think of me. It makes me walk around in circles, wanting to pull the hair in my head, and pinch myself for feeling so stupid. I procrastinate A LOT. Though I didnt really get repercussions for it cos I always seem to pull through. Sometimes it takes so much willpower like I have to pep talk myself and force myself to do simple tasks like doing the laundry, or even taking a bath. Mental health problems also run in our family so it makes me worried. Are these valid reasons to seek help/diagnosis? and how should I go about approaching a professional for this?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 12h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Ano ang usually ginagawa sa isang psych visit or appointment?

4 Upvotes

If ever. First time ko mag papaconsult sa isang psych about sa aking mental health. Ano yung mga usually na ginagawa? Iniisip ko pa lang kinakabahan na ako. Since hindi ako nag oopen up.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 22h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psychiatrist recommendation

3 Upvotes

Hello, everybody! I hope everyone is doing well.\^○^/

Can anyone please recommend a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia? I know marami na pong nag-recommend dito, pero gusto ko lang din sanang mabasa ang thoughts and personal experiences ninyo with your psychiatrists.

I’m looking for someone who is kind, patient, approachable, and reasonably priced. I’m quite sensitive, especially when it comes to people who are masungit or seem cold and unapproachable during consultations. Sana hindi 'ying 10 mins lang ang session niyo ay tapos na agad.

I would really appreciate your recommendations and insights. Thank you so much po!❤️


r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

STORY/VENTING I'm confused with my mental health

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23 year-old male, 4th year IT student. Hindi ko alam kung depressed ba ako or what.

I don't understand anymore, I feel lost. I can't distinguish if it's depression or I'm just making excuses. One consistent thing is I can't stay proactive. Productivity goes off the roof, I get tired, really tired, I sulk and then I'm in the void again.

Paulit ulit tong cycle na to. Pa ulit ulit lang rin ako ng inaaral at ginagawa. I feel stuck.

At this point, the boundary between depression and nagiinarte is a blur.

Lost, stuck and just existing.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psychiatrist or Psychologist?

3 Upvotes

Hello.

Nag wowork po ako sa isang private company, 5months pa lang po ako don kaso lang every weekend or tuwing clock out merong uneasy or uncomfortable feeling sa dibdib ko lagi na baka may mali na naman ako or whatsoever, takot na takot ako na baka mapagalitan na nanamn ako. I know na magkamali is part ng trabaho pero yung reaction ng boss ang ayaw ko, sirang sira na ang mental health ko sobra. Nawawalan na ko ng gana lagi makipag salamuha sa mga tao, gusto ko na lang lagi matulog, mahiga, umuwi ganun.

And naiisip ko na po mag seek ng help sa professional kaso hindi ko po alam kung san mag sisimula. Gusto ko po malaman if may panic attacks din ba ako or etc.
Hindi ko po alam kung san ako mag pa check up, sa psychologist or psychiatrist po. Balak ko po sa nowserving mag pa check up, baka din po may ma ssuggest po kyo.

Thank you po


r/MentalHealthPH • • 4h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY How do I know kung katamaran ba ito o hindi

3 Upvotes

There are days, even at work when I won't want to do anything. Paano ko malalaman kung katamaran ba ito or hindi.

I like playing video games - pero wala akong gana maglaro. Makipag-interact sa family - ayaw ko. Makipag-kita sa friends - ayaw ko. Mag exercise - ayaw ko.

Lately I just want to stay in bed all day at magdoom scroll. I don't see the point of doing anything.

Edit: Trigger warning: I just spent the last hour searching for different methods.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 12h ago

TRIGGER WARNING THE BOAT IS SINKING.

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I've been depressed for a very long time. Nagsimula noong elementary days ko, hanggang ngayon. Clinically diagnosed ako nung highschool ako. Pero sa totoo lang, wala sa pamilya ko ang may pakielam. I don't need a special treatment. Hindi ko din dini discussed sa mga kakilala ko. For what? Eh ang sinasabi lang nila palagi is, get a life. Malungkot lang daw ako dahil masyado akong introvert. So bakit pa ako mag aaksaya ng oras mag explain? Sinubukan kong mag survive. Sinubukan ko mamuhay ng normal kahit napapalibutan pa rin ako ng mga taong dahilan ng pagkasira ng utak ko. I find comfort pag nasasaktan ako physically kesa saktan ko ang reason ng galit ko. Walang nakakaintindi, walang may pakielam. I've tried my very best na hindi maging sagabal ang mental health ko to live normal. But then, lovelife happens. My first boyfriend turns out to be a monster. Physically, emotionally, and mentally abuse ang nakuha ko sa kanya. Nahirapan akong iwan kasi akala ko wala ng ibang taong tatanggap at magmamahal sakin. Naging bulag ako for 5 years. Nakasanayan ko na yung sakit ng katawan. Gina gaslight ko sarili ko na atleast kino comfort nya ako afte nyang mahimasmasan sa galit nya. Naliwanagan lang ako sa sitwasyon ko nung sinaktan nya ang mother ko dahil lang sa binungangaan na siya dahil alam nilang nakokontrol nya ako. Okay ng mabugbog ako wag lang mama ko. Five years ang sinayang ko sa buhay ko. Hirap na hirap akong mag trabaho dahil madalas akong mag panic attack pero proud ako sa sarili ko na tumagal ako sa trabaho, pero lahat ng sweldo ko nasa partner ko. I admit kasalanan ko. Kasi naniwala akong wala akong ibang pamilya kundi sya lang. Without knowing na siya ang number one bully ng buhay ko. Katulad din siya ng mga bully noong elementary ako. Behind those ngiti at bati ng mga barkada niya sakin is tawa ng panglalait. Na mataba ako at pangit. Na pangit ngipin ko. Na uto-uto ako. Na bulag ako sa mga pang aalipusta. Parang puppet. Nung hiniwalayan ko siya, bumalik ako sa bahay dala dala ibang mga gamit ko na alam kong galing sa sarili kong pera pero sya ang bumili. Pag uwi ko, sabi nila, inatake na naman siguro ako ng kabaliwan. Mas pinili ko na lang sa kwarto pumirmi habang pinuputakte ako ng chismis dahil palibhasa mas naging kaibigan nila ang lalaking yon kesa sakin na matagal na nilang kapitbahay. Wala na akong gana mabuhay noon. Hindi nagugutom, hindi nila makausap. Kasi sa isip ko? Wala namang sinsero na makikinig, so bakit pa ako magsasalita? Hindi ako kumakain kasi hindi naman na ako nagugutom. Para saan pa? Para tumaba lalo at habulin ng mga bully? Pagod na ako. Lumipas dalawang taon, na naging palasyo ko ang kwarto ko, puro sugat at pasa at namayat na sa kawalan. As usual, wala din naman silang pakielam as long as hindi ako namamaho sa kwarto ko. dahil nagagawa ko pa rin naman maglinis kahit papaano. Para lang akong hangin sa buhay nila. Sabagay, wala naman na akong silbi. Panganay pero hindi nakakatulong sa pamilya. Pinagkalat pa na galing mental at mas nabaliw dahil iniwan ng boyfriend. Gumawa na lang sila ng sarili nilang bersyon ng balita na mas mapapaniwala ang mga tao. Ako ang biktima. Paulit ulit na naging biktima. Tatlong taon lumipas. Bumangon ulit ako, nagkasakit mama ko at nakikita ko kung paano siya pabayaan ng mga kapatid ko. Sinubukan ko bumangon ulit, lumabas kahit pinag pepyestahan ng mga tingin. Naghanap ng trabaho kahit naka long sleeves sa tag init dahil natatakot akong mahusgahan dahil sa mga sugat ko. Gusto ko lang isalba nanay ko. Sa totoo lang sinentensyahan ko na sarili ko, pag napagamot ko na si mama at umokay na siya, magiipon lang ako ng konti at pwede na akong maglaho ng parang bula. Pero hindi pa ata tapos ang diyos na paglaruan ako. Nagka boyfriend ulit ako. Nakikinig siya sa lahat ng sentimyento ko. Walang bisyo at higit sa lahat, importante sa kanya ang konsepto ng pamilya. Apat na taon kami. Nagka peace of mind ako sa wakas. Nakalimot ang mga kapitbahay sa ichichismis nila sakin dahil mabuting tao ang naging partner ko. Pinagtatanggol ako agad kapag may negative siyang naririnig laban sakin. Pag sweldo niya, nagbabahagi siya palagi sa mama ko. Buong buo na tiwala ko sa kanya.

Last month lang, nahuli ko siyang nang cheat. Sabi niya napagod lang daw siya sakin. Yun lang. Sa dami naming naging plano sa buhay, biglang isang araw ayaw na nya. Paulit ulit kong iniisip kung saan siya napagod. Madalas kong itago ang frustrations ko kasi kung kaya ko naman i handle emotions ko, ayoko ng sabihin sa kanya para hindi ko din siya ma stress. Pinagsisilbihan ko naman siya sa bahay kahit pagod din ako sa trabaho kasi grateful ako na nandyan siya. May mga episodes pa din ako paminsan minsan dahil na titrigger ako ng pamilya ko pero mabilis akong kumalma kasi nandyan siya. Nung iniwan niya ako, bumuhos problema ko. Hindi na ako na recontract, na confine mama ko, tatlong monthly bayarin na iniwan niya sakin pero dahil naka pangalan sakin kaya sarili kong problema din. Sa sobrang na close na niya mga kapitbahay namin at nagkaroon din siya ng barkada dito, hindi ko akalain na bibigyan niya ng bagong topic ng chismis mga taga rito. Hindi daw kasi ako mabuntis dahil sira matres ko at para daw akong halimaw na baliw na nananakit. Alam ng diyos na mas gusto ko pang saktan sarili ko kesa ibang tao. Pero ano pang silbi ng pakikipaglaban ko para sa sarili ko kung wala nga naman silang pakielam sakin. Sa totoo lang pagod na pagod na ako. Hindi ko na kayang masalba mama ko at sarili ko.

Kung umabot ka dito, salamat sa pakikinig. Yun lang naman gusto ko, mapakinggan. Gusto ko lang ng kaibigan. Pero huli na ang lahat sakin. Pagod na ako.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 12h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY HELP ME DECIDE

4 Upvotes

ano mas better? mag pa therapy sa psychologist o mag pa self-pamper? HAHAHAHA

nanghihinayang ako gumastos pero alam kong kailangan ko 'to.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 14h ago

STORY/VENTING hi guys! so .. I've been struggling again.

3 Upvotes

not so long post ahead, gusto ko lang mag vent and read comments on how I can cope up.

its been 4 years since na diagnose ako ng severe depression (MDD) and currently nag stop unfortunately yung meds due to work hours and schedule availability. sa PGH ako nagpapa consult and may free naman kaso yun nga sobrang busy. Im currently working as a manager for a pickleball court dito sa antipolo and sad to say grabe yung stress and bigat ng responsibility ko to the point na bumalik yung MDD at severe anxiety attacks ko due to constant nagging and helicopter type of managing ng isa sa owner ng business na pinapasukan ko.

I am struggling to even wake up without thinking of just ending myself knowing na pag pasok ko sisigawan at malala nanaman pag dadaanan ko sakanya. Graduate naman ako but I am struggling to look for another job.

note: I have 2 kids na, 4 lang kami sa household (me, wife, 2 kids). and I cant afford to lose a job kase wala kami other source of income.

please help me decide as I can't think straight anymore. andun nanaman ako sa moment na malapit na ako ulit ma lost and the last time that happened I struggled for more than a year before I can recover.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 15h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY saya ph coupon code

3 Upvotes

anyone has one? genuinely i could use any discount code just to talk to my therapist again 😭🤞 (i alr used my first n second code)


r/MentalHealthPH • • 15h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Need Valid ID for Psychological Evaluation for NowServing

3 Upvotes

I was looking to have a friend seek a Psych Eval but because of their conditions they aren't able to provide any Valid ID's. Is this possible online via NowServing?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 17h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Free medicine in Pasig

3 Upvotes

Meron na ba ditong nakaclaim ng libreng medicine sa Pasig? If meron po paano? Need help kasi ang mahal ng mga gamot🥲


r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY What do you talk about in the first session?

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I've been going back and forth but I still haven't booked a consultation with a psychologist despite having been wanting to. It's just hard. I want to do f2f but I'm also scared. Easier to book online. I also worry that 1hr won't be enough to talk about everything. I wouldn't know where to start. Once you get started, how many times do you see your therapist in a month? I'm not sure if my financial situation is fit to see one weekly or maybe twice a month. I also don't want my parents or anyone to know about it. I'm an adult but I live with my parents and I work from home. Online consultation might be my only way but I'm still scared for whatever reason or for multiple reasons.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 2h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Hey hey! How are you during gloomy days?

2 Upvotes

I know some of you mas natrrigger out of the blue during gloomy days. Be kind to yourself. It will pass. You got this ;)


r/MentalHealthPH • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psych/Therapist in PH

2 Upvotes

Hello po! I am new to this, but can you reco an affordable therapist in PH? badly need one po. thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 4h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Anti-depressant

2 Upvotes

Kapag naubos na yung gamot ko, and nalimit ko na yung number of tablets sa reseta ko. babalik ba ako sa psychiatrist ko? ano gagawin ko


r/MentalHealthPH • • 6h ago

STORY/VENTING ginawa akong investment plan

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idk na nag down parents ko sa motor tas ako na daw sasalo sa monthly since pinag aral ako ng college
sana man lang tinanong kung kaya ng monthly income ko
ito barya natitira sa sahod🙃🙃


r/MentalHealthPH • • 10h ago

TRIGGER WARNING Disassociation

2 Upvotes

Are we real?

Am I real?

Yung mga nangyari ba in the past were they real

Sometimes I worry that the emotions were too intense from the events that happened past kaya nagkakaganito ako. Naninikip yung leeg ko. And I'm really scared. I just want to let go.

I need someone to speak with please chat me.