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Calmerkoala | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Overwhelmed in crisis with a broken health system

I have been very stressed with the situations in my life and I feel I have no place in this world. All I’m trying to do is get help so I can get better and contribute to society again, not as a teacher and director and volunteer leader in the past, b

Something’s not rightCreated 2 years ago

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Arbie_wun | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Bad memories of some past bullying and ridicule events

I am a little bit under the weather at the moment and the heat certainly isn't helping. I was helping a friend who was having some issues, and it reminded me of some of my own. I can remember being in Grade 1 and in a fight with 2 other boys th

Our storiesCreated 2 years ago

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avant-garde | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Australia/invasion day

I was asked yesterday if I celebrate Australia Day and replied "you mean invasion day". I got this look like "oh you're one of those people". TW: indigenous historyContent/trigger warning (Highlight to read)I don't understand why we celebrate the day

Advocating for changeCreated 2 years ago

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PengTing | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Dealing with anxiety about the future

Hey y'all, just curious about strategies you've tried or have heard of when it comes to dealing with anxiety when thinking about the future. Are there particular ones that have more useful for you?

Useful resourcesCreated 2 years ago

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Arbie_wun | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Keeping in the good feelings...

I am feeling really good at the moment, and I can feel a lot of positivity in life at this time. I do know that there are dark clouds out there and I am hoping to keep them away with the continuation of the positive thinking. Yesterday I took a

Recovery ClubCreated 2 years ago

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LwaxanaTroi | Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

I want to ask for help, I don’t know how

I’ve struggled with my mental health for a long time now (over two decades) and am becoming weary of this battle. I feel like the sharp increase of s ideation lately might have a medical cause. (My low blood pressure, frequent severe nausea, constant head

Something’s not rightCreated 2 years ago

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Misty5 | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Clairaudience

I would like Sane to educate about clairaudience. Psychiatrists are not supposed to pathologise and medicate against non distressing voices. Voices can be a great antidote to loneliness and can give sage advice in a crisis.

Advocating for changeCreated 2 years ago

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Lostlad | Casual Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Past history still hurts...

My story is a long one but Ill try keep it short.Years ago I made a huge lapse of judgement. A great one. One that left me unfortunately with a criminal record. I never pictured myself in this position, my life was good, i had friends and family around me

Our storiesCreated 2 years ago

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The-red-centaur | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Pain

It hurts. It hurts so much. No really understands how much. I have a high tolerance but it still hurts so much. I always wonder what it would be like if that amputated like they said they might. Would it still hurt this much. I usually can

Something’s not rightCreated 2 years ago

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Tieapple | New Contributor | Last message last year

Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Hi, I was diagnosed with psychosis 3 years ago. I feel that my symptoms have re surfaced. I plan to contact my gp tomorrow. Has anyone been diagnosed for schizophrenia? What were the steps prior to and following diagnosis?

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