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Hi. Im not sure what to do for my gorgeouse daughter. She is 12, gifted child with high intelligence and in a advanced learning program in high school. She loves it and is doing an amazing job. A throughout her life she has been different, reserved, wise
My son's depression/anxiety continues to be about as debilitating as it can be. He has not been attending school and spends each and every day in bed. He is a little better than around 6 weeks ago when he was threatening to end it all and seem
Hey folks, I heard an interesting idea on the radio today where people left messages for themsevles in the future. The idea works like this: you write a note to yourself, and then plan to read it in six months. Maybe you will want to have done something b
Hi Carers,Wondering if anyone has some advice for carers of loved ones who disappear off the radar for months at a time? Boundaries seem all well & good, but the regular cyclical 'disappearances' worry us all, I think.Ideas?Many thanks everyone x
have you noticed an increase in serious OCD symptoms with an anti-psychotic medication?Does anyone have experience with someone going off this particular medication to try a newer one that may not have these side effects?
Just thought I'd share our story and its frustrations. Mum is in her 70s and to outsiders she is a 'lovely, caring, lively' woman. But when she is with us, she is morose, unable to care properly for herself, defeated, negative circular thinking and extrem
Just watched a brilliant programme and felt that I was looking at my life. I am a carer. I have 3 daughters who all suffer from mental illness. It is genetically in my husband's side of the family but also a little bit in mine. My
Hi there.My son is 23 and i am not actually sure of his diagnosis. Past history is ptsd and severe anxiety from serious accident and legal consequences of accident at 18 years old. At 21 began heavy marihijuana use followed by first episode psychosis 2 ye
Hi Everyone My daughter has just been admitted to a youth menatl health unit. They are now saying it is likely she has Bipolar 2 and are going to change her meds to include a different anti-depressant and an emotional stabaliser. My concern is that
I have been married for six years now. But my husband doesn’t like me looking good. I always feel that. He always think I want to attract all the men to me and that’s why I’m trying to look good. But that’s not true. I feel good when I try to look good. I
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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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