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Hi everyone,I hope I'm posting in the right forums. I've been playing online games with a person in a different country for a few months now and on occasions they have expressed feelings of ending it all. We only talk through a voice chat service and I ha
Hi to all that I have met on the Forums in the last week.Something happened today that I just had to share .I am lucky to live in the Country and have a large back yard so I have 2 Sheep to help keep the grass down also 1 Ram.The last week we noticed the
What is your relationship like with sleep? Does anyone have any tips or tricks about good sleep?I am staying away from home alone, and last night I had the first good sleep I have had in months, and it made such a difference! My mind is more clear and liv
Hi, My 21 year old son was diagnsed with bipolar 1 about three months ago after a long period of hypomania (we only realise that now) and then three manic episodes with delusions over two months, which the psychiatrists treating him now say was one manic
I would like to send a thanks to all the Volunteer Crisis Supporters out there if any are listening. I think they do a wonderful job by dedicating there time to answer a phone when there is nobody else to listen , sure they don't get it right all the
Hello Carers, These questions come from my Mrs as she is my nominated primary carer and is applying for the carer's allowance (NOT the carer's payment). Do you have to have the assessment signed off by a specialist or would a GP suffice? I am asking
Happy Birthday @Former-Memberhope you have a wonderful day tomorrow xoxo tuesday the 3rd
Definitely experiencing carers fatigue! ... and I just sat and read one of the info pages that sane.org has about it, giving advice on what to do to help yourself, and I thought "yeah, all that'd be awesome if I wasn't feeling so awful and had the energy
Hi Everyone, I'd like to be able to help my Partner as he ticks many of the boxes for having a personality disorder. He told me a few months ago that he knows the way he thinks is not right sometimes, but has not done anything about it to date.
Having recently made a friend who has autism and schitzophrenia I am learning all I can so as to be a good support and buddy to this guy. I enjoy our friendship and his unique company.. I encourage him in his efforts to be independant and don't beli
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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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