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Hi everyone, I am hoping to get support and advice from other carers. I have been a carer since I was 10 for my mother, then my husband and also my daughter. My mum is 94 and now in a aged care home but relies only on me. My husband passed away. My daught
Hi, everyone. I am hoping I can get some help here. First, some background. My daughter is in her early 30's, is in a long-term relationship with a great guy who is loving, supportive, patient and has a good job. They have two young children. Their
hi all ive just joined up my son appears to have ocd , he soakes his clothes one by one in a full tub of water , the water appears to be crystal clear then he empties it to soak another article , i,m worried about him now he wont even travel in my c
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Hello Everyone 1) “I don’t know how you do it.” 2) “I sure wouldn’t want to deal with what you have to.” –3) “You’re just a caregiver, you don’t have a real job?” 4) Everything happens for a reason and God doesn’t give us more than we can handle
Hi ALL fellow carers, my wife of 30 years has just been diagnosed with a schizophrenic condition and hearing voices. She has left the family home and is living with relatives, the voices are focussed on me and she wont allow me to contact her in any way,
HelloMy daughter is suffering with mental health issues at the moment and has been referred to a clinical psychologist through a very supportive GP. I believe she may potentially fit the criteria for Borderline Personailty however I'm worried she will not
I feel totally exhausted and defeated after a long relationship with somebody suffering severe depression. It was a difficult and challenging relationship but at the same time it was so rewarding for us both. Losing her feels extremely unfair after the st
My 16year old son made his 3rd attempt on his life this morning. This is the 3rd attempt n 3 months. I am still in ED after 10 hours waiting for the adult acute mental ward to find a bed for him. His psychiatrist says he is to be admitted agai
My son is in hospital and there is talk of sending him home very soon. When I say 'my son', I mean the complete strager I visit every day in hospital who now speaks with a very Royal British English accent 24/7, is still wearing exactly the same suit, whi
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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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