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I mentioned in another thread last week that I had asked C's psychiatrist about DBT (dialetical behaviour therapy) and she agreed it was just what he needed. I had heard about it from a friend who's daughter went through a program via CAMHS and had good r
Hi everyone, First of all, thank you for your time and for the existence of this forum. One of the wonderful phone support staff made me aware of it and I hope one or more of you might be able to help me. In brief, I have been trying (and failing) for a c
My mum has schizoeffective and has been up and down for the last 2 years. Prior to that she had a job and was well for about 10 years. Im 26, work full time and spend my mornings before work, my lunch break and then after work with mum just to keep her we
Hi Everyone, thank you for visiting these forums, I hope you find the help you need and deserve. No one should go it alone.I have a close friend who grew up in a country that was and still is battling civil war. He doesn't talk about his childhood a great
I am the mother of a 30 year old Schizophrenic son. I have raised him on my own and we have had many ups and downs over the years but generally it's been workable. 2 years ago he went off medication and was cut off from the services because th
Hi, I am new to Sane and was wondering if there were any other parents/guardians who have a teenager with psychotic depression? I'm looking to reach out to someone who understands the complexities of adolescence, treatment and psychotic episodes so
Hi so I was reading another thread and this question popped into my head. Would you ever push for the person you care for to be put on an involuntary treatment order? In what circumstances would you do this? I am aware this is a bit of a touchy subject bu
My wife is hospitalised again after her latest suicide attempt. For so many years she has battled with her illness of Borderline Personality Disorder. We share a beautiful loving relationship until some trigger sends her to the darkness again. Its a ongoi
My husband and I have been together for 10yrs and married for 2yrs. Recently he has pushed me away but opened up and said he thinks it's depression. He won't let me in and he won't get help. I'm scared I'm going to lose him. I need help. What can I do? I
hello fellow carers im in need of some assitance and advice from my elders and/or people who have been in this position before. i have lost my zest for life and right now its dangerous not to have the will to want to be here. i would rather be here but wh
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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.
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