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Things are coming to a head with my family. My mum has always suffered Anxiety / Depression / Severe Mood Swings (?Sz/Bipolar - secretive). Now what she fears has come upon her - terminal cancer on top. Shws not coping, and also dads carer (mobility issue
My brother has been diagnosed with bipolar.He is off his medication and is a danger to himself. Because he is voluntary we have been unable to encourage him towards seeking help. He is a danger to himself and others. After speaking with mental health QLD
As introduction I am a 6 year married stepmom with all adult kids. our 23 year old was almost finished with University when he stopped his anxiety and depression meds for some reason and went into a spiral. He dropped out February of 2017 and has done not
Hi everyone, I've started reaching out more and more to take care of myself and would like to connect with someone that I can identify with (& vice versa) to get to know and have as a solid pillar of support and strength.I'm located in northern NSW, h
Is it just me or do the episodes seem to drag out like some form of mental torture?Day 2 of my partner on a tricyclic and I don't really know if I can make it through the next week with her let alone the wait and see part of if this medication may help or
Hi guys. I just really need to vent this morning.My partner who I care for has Bipolar Type 2. I am beginning to get really frustrated and I’m trying my best not to. She isn’t interested in having a sleeping routine, eating healthier..she basically isn’t
I am not good today & financially ruined, my kids have mental health issues & disabilities & being a full-time carer is killing me with stress, migraines & suicide.I am so sad, no family support & no life for me.
Hello to all you brave battlers. I too feel brave most of the time, but feeling a little battle weary going into this next round. My daughter is in her late thirties and has been in and out of hospital over the past four and half years. Similar to a
Hi again,I was wondering if anyone has experienced unsupportive comments or actions from other family members or friends about your loved one dealing with mental health? My sister in law recently spent some time with my son who has schizophrenia and
Hi.I have a family member who has a mental illness due to drug use. He was admitted to hospital early last year & put on medication. He was great when he came out and back to his normal self for 6 months but he's now decided he doesn't want to take th
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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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