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Hi so im in a very new relationship with a guy who has longterm anxiety. He also has autism and has had depression before. He is in inconsistent employment and at the age of 32 still lives at home due to not being able to afford to rent or really look aft
My husband suffers from bipolar in 3 years he has walked out on myself and our 4 childrenFirst time was for a week second time 4.5 mth and this time 3 weeksI understand but our children don't they are aged 19,17,16,10 help 😞
HelloI am desperate for help and advice on how to help the man I love. We met last year, and began a beautiful relationship. He is very shy, introverted and 'broken' after having a traumatic childhood and painful relationships most of his life but I loved
Hi I am looking for advice. My son turns 27 next week has been diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2011. Where he spent time in a Sydney mental health unit. Had a relapse in 2013 , where he spent 3 weeks in our local mental health unit. He was und
So I need help with my husband. <br>He had his first episode about 2 and a bit years ago. He uses occasional illicit drugs. The episodes only happen when he takes this drug but I can see more and more of his behaviour in real life becoming worse. He
Hello. I'm new here but have accessed SANE phone chat with success, so given I'm not feeling the best I though the forum might be an addition help.My partner has major depressive disorder, mood disorder and exhibits bipolar and BPD traits. She's also addi
Hi, i am new to this forum as I need support and chat to people who are affected by mental illness in their family. I feel that other people can't relate if they're not affected. My sis is on medication for depression but have also been showin
My son is so smart. He was dux of his school, handsome and funny. He started drugs at 18 first pot then heroin and ice for many years, I have seen him at police stations, rehabs, alley ways, under boats, living in filth and much more. He is no
Hi everyone, I have been with my husband for 4 yrs now. 5 days ago he started to become very irrational and grumpy. He is not currently medicated professionally for his bipolar but is medicated for his depression. I am not sure what to do as the last 3 ti
Hi Everyone, I'm new to SANE Australia and found it very helpful in some ways. Here's my story and I would like to hear you if you had the same or similar experience. My wife and I got together 6 years ago and we have a 4.5yo boy and 11 month
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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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