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HiYes I am new to this post , actually new to any post ...But this is my story ..... I have 2 sons , one son gives me no problems , and doing very well , engaged to a lovely girl , had own company etc he is 23 ......On the other hand I have my 20 yr old ,
Hi All,i have been with my wife for nearly 20 years. For the most part of this time, she has been on medication for depression. My question is, should I be included in her Drs visits,hospital visits? She has always kept these things secret from me and I b
I care for my husband with depression. He's very hard to motivate. Its almost impossible to get him out of bed before 10am. What shall I do?
My story as a carer started 16 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with Schizo effective disorder (parodoid shizophrenic). At the time our daughters were 6 and 8. After 6 weeks or so of radical behaviour I finally sought help and watched him bei
HELP!S.O.SIF THEY SEND THEM UP!THEIR TRAPPED ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION!
Hi, my first post here after joining this forum. Carer's role has a special place in my heart; it can be a very challenging role and invisible work - but real work and a real contribution to the world. I am supporting an adult daughter, across the other s
Hi there. I'm a single mother of two adult daughters. After being bullied at school at the age of 13, one of my daughters developed depression, anxiety, anorexia, bi-polar?, borderline personality disorder? and may also have aspergers. I have
The intake assessment is over and he has been accepted for admission into the residential care program (joint Dept of Health and Dept of Education) commencing 2016 which will span over a mininum period of 6 months. In the meantime he has to engage i
Hi all, Yes, I am new to this environment but am at a crossroad that I don't feel able to talk myself through which is what I have so far managed to successfully do. Long, long story short: I grew up with a brother with an undiagnosed mental health issue
Hi everyone, I am seeking some advice / guidance about caring for my father. My father has lived his whole life with anxiety, and agrophobia that has gotten progressively worse since the passing of his mother 15 years ago. He has had multiple hospita
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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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