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my wife of only a couple of years is displaying worrying and heartbreaking signs - and I have no idea what is happening...her sadness which was a common thing as in every couple of months has in the last 6-7 months morphed into a weekly occuranc
Hi there,I'm new here.Hopefully I can give a quick rundown with what's going on with me and why I've chosen to reach out...My brother (in his 40's) has been diagnosed with depression since his 20's.He also has a number of chronic health issues that have c
I ask myself how long I will be able to continue in survival mode ,with brief periods of fun and enjoyment together, rather than being in a thriving situation, where happiness is back to being part of my day and where future dreams and goals are worked on
Has anyone had trouble with getting someone back to work. The workplace wants clear guidelines and the Dr will only provide a vague reference to a graded return to work.How do I solve this?
My partner went through a horrible episode a few years ago. He has started to talk about his experiences. In the past he would say it wasn't worth talking about. Now he is talking about his many profound experiences during his episode. I've been listening
My son has just been diagnosed with BPD. I feel at an absolute loss as to how to cope and help him. He has been suffering for 10 years and it's only now we have been given a diagnosis. He drinks copious amounts to numb the pain, is very aggressive etc. Wh
We have closed this thread as we have a new Topic area (Welcome & Getting Started) for new members to come through to and post in to introduce themselves.
We believe my Mum has had an undiagnosised mental illness since possibly her teens. She is now in her early 70s. She has paranoid episodes. Last night she called in a kind of mania saying that someone was looking at her emails, and the council had decline
I am more than nervous to be doing this, but I feel I need someone to talk to.Short version. Separated mother, started a new relationship just over a month ago, with a man who I have been friends with for a couple of years. An amazing, supportive fr
Sister is in the acute mental ward apparently self harming. Mum has severe anxiety and believes that Sister is being mistreated or not looked after, and visits her for the entire duration of allowed visitors hours every day. Now her doctor, social wo
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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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