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Sunshine000 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Depression & Eating

Hi all, I am new to all this but wanted to get some advice. I’ve been struggling with my depression recently and with that I haven’t been able to eat, my appetite is just not there. Has anyone gone through this or is currently going through thi

Something’s not rightCreated 3 years ago

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cherryblossom8 | Senior Contributor | Last message 2 years ago

Free community Mental Health service in Victoria

Hi everyone, I just thought I would share some fantastic support services that are available in Victoria. If you are currently supporting someone with a mental health condition (family, friends, kin, all welcome), you can get free support from peer w

Friends, families and carersCreated 3 years ago

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Chuck77 | Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Day to day

My daily thing to do is listen to my favourite music for a few hours. Then maybe some mindfulness practice on my Calm app. Read a chapter in one of the books I'm reading, then maybe watch a show on a streaming service. Make myself some lunch. Then do the

Recovery ClubCreated 3 years ago

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Veevee72 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Therapy is a luxury that I cannot afford

I have bipolar disorder and I have no idea how to help myself. I can’t afford therapy and I am not applicable for any sort of government subsidies as I just arrived in the country a week ago. Even if it was discounted I still cant afford it. I’m now stuck

Something’s not rightCreated 3 years ago

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Misshappy | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Aged, disability

Hi I am stage 3 kidney disease , heart problems. With diabetes bugger.Anyway contacted my aged care got a assessment done prior being diagnosed with kidney disease And was awarded level 2 now waiting for level 3 or

Friends, families and carersCreated 3 years ago

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Mummabear76 | New Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

Newbie

Hi all. New to this space and urgently need advice. My son is a long term sufferer of depression and never engaged with professional counselling or therapy despite lots of family encouragement. Over the last 6 months he has really declined. He has recentl

Friends, families and carersCreated 3 years ago

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Jlol | Senior Contributor | Last message 3 years ago

What if the help available isn't enough?

Hi all, For a few years I was in what was later called an emotionally abusive relationship. I won't go into detail, but it had a huge impact on me and my confidence and personality were greatly affected. I started developing PTSD from it. I went

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