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I don’t know what to do. I have an adult child with a bipolar disorder. My partner also shares this diagnosis although I didn’t understand this during a very precarious quarter of a century of family life. I feel responsible for the inter generational lac
This is my first time on here. My partner has recently been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, although we knew something was not right it has finally been diagnosed. I have been noticing so many things that he does that are making me a
My husband is going through a difficult time now that he has quit the very last bad addiction.It's been a long time for him but he gave up smoking about three months ago. So, in three years, he quit hard drugs, drinking alcohol and smoking ciggarett
Hi, I’m new here. I wanted to talk about my daughters issues if I may. She’s 11 yo. Her paed has her on an antidepressant for her depression and another medication for her ADHD. Anxiety is treated by both I think. She is having substantially increased tho
My Mum has been diagnosed with Schizphrenia and Bipolar Disorder 2. I've been living with it since I was about 8, and after my Dad left I had to become her carer. It's been quite hard especially of late, she has never taken her meds. The only time s
Today is a dark day... my beloved partner has crashed and is again, suicidal. I have done what needs to be done, arranged the appointments, referrals, talked with him, hugged him, told him I love him... but why isn't this enough... why is what we have not
I’ve been with my boyfriend for a few months. We had our first disagreement today. I find it difficult to understand his body language and feel it’s difficult to get the understanding and empathy I need. I know he loves me but how can I try to feel less a
Hey @perseverer @SmcI started a new discussion as I posted and got off topic in "Things not to say to a carer" thread.As mentioned there, there is a lot of misunderstanding and misconception in the church in relation to mental health. From
Hello, my son is 24 was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia last year (horrendous, heartbreaking and devastating year as many of you can probably relate). I believe he is over the worst of it and I am in the camp that he will recover and get on with his
1st time using this site. I wanted to connect with other partners of Bpd sufferers and get some idea on how to hold yr head up high and just simply cope with the cycles.
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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.
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