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Shaz517 years ago

GRATITUDE

What are you Grateful for ????Gratitudeis mindset, a way of life with endless benefits for you and those around youit is such a simple habit that can spark the most incredible postive outcomes.by embracing and expressing gratitude and letting it guild you

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CheerBear8 years ago

Thumbs up Thursday - Woohoo!

Here on the forum there is so much to celebrate! Every day people are overcoming challenges, working at goals and taking steps forward.This space has been created as a place to recognise these achievements, both of others and also for us to share our own.

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BAO5 days ago

Welcome New Members!

Welcome to this online mental health peer-to-peer space.It's great to have you join this community.You can start a discussion by clicking "Start new disucssion", or you can "Reply" to a post.Here is the link to our Community Guidelines to guide your posti

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littlemissme4 months ago

Upcoming Webinar // Navigating civvie healthcare with Dr Alex Labanov // Wednesday 11 November, 7-8pm

Leaving the ADF comes with a lot of change. Managing your own physical health and the healthcare system is often one of the most challenging parts to navigate.Without the structure of Defence, many veterans are left trying to piece together how the civili

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Taali4 weeks ago

Morning Greetings!

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Co-design & Research4 weeks ago

Community consultation invitation - support for Queensland fathers with young children

We want to know how we can better support fathers with young childrenSANE has been funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission to provide specialist support to Queensland fathers with young children. As part of our planning, we would like to speak w

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TomBombadil2 months ago

We’ve been listening to your feedback about moderation decisions on the Forums.

Updates to our Forum Guidelines: We’ve heard your feedback about how our Forum guidelines are interpreted and applied. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’ve reviewed the guidelines to make them clearer and easier to understand.We also

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littlemissme3 months ago

Please help us welcome new members to our Grief and Loss space

Hi Forumites,We're excited to share that, as part of Griefline's merger with SANE, we've just launched a dedicated Grief and Loss space here on SANE Forums.We've also moved discussions relating to grief and loss into this new space, making it easier for p

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c-user19994 months ago

Community Guideline Update: One Account per Person

Hey Forums Community,We wanted to share an update to our Community Guidelines: From now on, each member is asked to hold one Forums account. Running multiple identities on our Forums is not permitted. Here is the link to our Community Guidelines.This upda

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Chasingsunsetslast year

What has been your highlight today, no matter how big or small? Come share 🫶

Hi everyone! This is my first ever forum post so do hope it lands where it’s meant to 🤣 Most days, I like to find a highlight 😊. Usually, that means during a walk with my dog, I try to spot something different, something cool or something that brings

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Shaz5110 months ago

Our Gardens

Hello @TeaPositive @Ramman @Rana8 , @Determined @wermonastring @lil_green_clock @Junee @EJ , @ks @JR489 @HappyEmu @ForestBat @Farwaa123 @Cheekychick158 @Fullofhope79

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NightFury10 months ago

The Creative Writing Corner

"There is no greater power on this earth, than story," Libby Bray Why hello there! I've been discussing with @Jynx and @AuntGlow the fact that I used to write a lot as a child - pages and pages of imagination, and wonderous s

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Bimby2 | Senior Contributor | Last message 8 years ago

Having a good laugh and chat with friends

I often feel a little bit reticent in visiting neighbours and friends alike, of my own volition, thinking I shouldwait to be asked to visit same. Often times, it is the surprise visit or phonecall or even email that makesthis friend or neighbour's day, as

Social spaceCreated 10 years ago

CherryBomb | Senior Contributor | Last message 8 years ago

Checking In: Let us know how you're doing

Long time, no see! How you doing? @GivingMick @Itwillbeok @mountain @Daisy @Harry @BananaHammock @Annabelle @BeHappy @coffeegirl @artee It's been a while since we touched base. I'd love to know how

Friends, families and carersCreated 10 years ago

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 10 years ago

What are the benefits of going to hospital?

Hi All,did you ever do voluntary admission? What were the benefits for you? What were the down sides? How did it interfere with your life? Would you do it again?Did you actually receive more support than on the outside world and how were you supported aft

Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago

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Bobby2015 | Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

dbt therapy

I got offered a spot in dbt course, l am extremely grateful for this oppurtunity. I start in 2 days but am absolutly petrified.

Our storiesCreated 10 years ago

Louisajean | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Slowly feels that she's losing the fight

1 step forward 3 steps back.Wishing that all emotions would just give me a break.That horrid feeling of someone had just shot your dog when things in life go wrong.Even the little things seem so crushing and constant. What the hell is one to do now when h

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Unknown user | Member | Last message 10 years ago

Paralysing inward anger - need advice

Hello everyone,Something is definitely not right with me lately and I am looking for an outside perspective as I am encompassed by an emotional whirlwind of inward anger and pain. This is out of character for me as I thought I was well past feeling like t

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fluffyunicorn | Casual Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

The beginning of mania? How do you deal?

Hey there guys, another newbie here. I couldn't really find too many posts related to mania, I feel like the depression side of bipolar gets a lot more coverage? So I guess I've decided to start a new one.A couple of months ago I was oficially diagnosed w

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believeinme | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Up slightly from rock bottom

Hi Everyone, 2 weeks ago and before, I was in solid employment dealing with bullying. It was really wearing on me. I have BP2, and have had a horrible year where I lost the job I loved and had to get ECT. Anyway, I lost/resigned fro

Something’s not rightCreated 10 years ago

Bimby2 | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

Practising my social outlets with better confidence

Have been making a pact with myself to go out to social events be it shopping, talking to checkout person,having a cup of coffee with friends,exchanging recipes,phone calls to friends who are house-bound. In general, the more I endeavour to do, the b

Recovery ClubCreated 10 years ago

Childlike | Contributor | Last message 10 years ago

I'M WORRIED

Hi, I'm new to this. But I am determined to get well, to be a better wife, a better mother and to save my marriage. Can anyone relate?I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for years. I've had some experiences that I believe have contributed t

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