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Hi my sister has body dysmorphic disorder and I've been struggling to have any kind of relationship with her for the last few years, especially as she's gotten more obsessive about her appearance during this time. She is hard to live with because she's re
My mum has just been diagnosed with paranoid delusional disorder - the hardest part is she has no insight into her delusions and is completely convinced they are true. This feels so “not normal” because it’s a complex mental health disorder that is not ta
I had my children taken off me due to my extremely poor mental health. Nothing was offered to help me and my mental health became worse without my children. My children's mental health was also affected by having their mother removed. I
My partner has BPD. She is deep in suicidal thoughts and has been admitted to hospital. She is now out and has a care team. There have been several times where she said she was going to hurt herself, that it was my fault because I don't want to see her. I
Hi All,I'm new here and a mum supporting her adult son. He was born with moderate/severe autism & ADHD and I learned all I could as I walked with him on this journey into early adulthood. He is now fully verbal, works full time, lives inde
Hi, this is my first time posting.I have a young adult daughter with complex mental health needs: ADHD, schizophrenia, BPD. The schiz and BPD are recent diagnoses, although I’m sure she has had BPD for about 10 years. She is very difficult to live wi
Hi, I'm new here. I have a husband who has depression/anxity/paranoia as long as I know him. We have been together for almost 20years. He was already taking anti-depression medicine when I met him and he told me about it but he seemed happy and cheerful c
Hi, I don't really know what I'm looking for here. Maybe some advice from people who have lived through a similar experience? My parter has been severely unwell for a long time. Looking back there were signs from the start but I didn't recognise th
I’m seeking help about a loved one who is deeply depressed - we are in a situation with no clear solution. He’s has been very depressed this year. Had some self harm previously and ending in an up acute mental health ward. He’s been there a few times
Hi there,My brother was diagnosed with Schizophrenia 6 months ago and has been living with my mother.During this time, he’s hasn’t been getting the right amount of support from the public health care system or my mother who doesn’t really understand his i
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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