Appleblossom | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

I am not sure this is really going to make people feel safe. I don’t. Wouldn’t more training around de-escalation and less guns have better long term outcomes for the community?https://www.abc.net.au/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/victoria-police-

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UnderStrain | New Contributor | Last message last year

New to these forums, if this isn't the place or something else is wrong, please let me know. My partner had an episode of schizophrenic psychosis (I think that's the term the doctors used) a couple years ago due to (legal, but perhaps ill-advis

Managing relationships|Created last year

benji2705 | Contributor | Last message last year

I feel terrible for doing this, but I need a break. Has anybody else experienced this scenario? Am i doing the wrong thing?

Managing relationships|Created last year

Karma_13 | Casual Contributor | Last message last year

Today was a hard day.I found it hard to get out of bed.I found it hard to not cry all day.I found it hard to suppress the pain. My partner has paranoid schizophrenia.I haven’t seen him since February.On this day he went to go and spend time with his

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Dimity | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

Watching with concern as Healthscope is hovering on the brink of receivership.They operate 12 psychiatric hospitals and many more private hospitals offering mental health services.Government intervention may be needed.

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Till23 | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

Are we having a social chat tonight?@tyme @Shaz51 @ArraDreaming @AuntGlow etc My non-AI dog

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Jarvis | Casual Contributor | Last message last year

Hi everyone! This is my first post.My dearly loved father, my dad, passed away on Thursday night in hospital. I was with him as he passed. I am struggling with his passing but knew at the time, it was an honour to be with him through that transition.

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Crumb | Contributor | Last message last year

Hey everyone, My first time posting here! I have had anxiety for years and have been medicated for it. I feel like it isn’t working anymore and I’m unsure of what to do?! My heart rate has been high which is sending me in to a panic but I t

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BD3 | New Contributor | Last message last month

Hello, this is my first time posting and I'm reaching out for support, and at the same time I'm not sure how to put this into words. My partner has Bipolar type two and I've been struggling lately with trusting him. We started our relationship

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Ed1975 | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

My second eldest brother CS 13 years ago. He would of had CPTSD if diagnosed. Last night, my third eldest messaged me stating that he had just come out of hospital after trying to CS. He also has CPTSD and a lifelong drug and depression problem

Managing relationships|Created last year