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Thanks for the join. I have seen so many others put up their stories that I thought that it would be worthwhile to put up mine.Luckily I have been in a lot better situation than some of the stories I have read on this forum. I am very grateful for that. A
This is a horrible disease which has wrecked my family. Almost impossible to treat because patients won't stay on their medication. My experience of a partner with this illness is that I wish I had left when it was diagnosed. I can't help him
I am the mother of a beautiful 16 year old boy that is struggling with mental illness. He has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (current episode severe) and Social Anxiety Disorder. The back story to this current situation may help peopl
My 18 yr old daughter is in hospital for the second time in 1.5 yrs. She has a history of self harm but is very good at hiding it. She has been diagnosed with Aspergers with some OSD traits (1.5 yrs ago) but recent events has lead me to believe there is m
HiAll,My son has Bipola type II.He had some pretty bad things happen last year leading to relationship breakdown ( not his fault), loss of job ( not his fault). then finacial difficulty ( his fault). and and intrvention that led to hospitalisation and cri
I care for my husband, who has anxiety and depression. We are at a crisis point in our marriage. He won't get the help he needs. I'm am tired and feel like im talking to a brick wall/flogging a dead horse. He drinks to release and becomes suicidal. He als
I wrote a little poem during a hard day, and it made me remember why I do go through hard times, now I read it when I'm not coping as well and it instantly makes me positive about my life 🙂 I hope this helps someone going through a similar experience!WHAT
Hi all,I'm new to the world of BPD as my younger sister was just recently diagnosed after 2 self harm attempts and a stay in a psychiatric hospital. It's been a really hard time and she is dealing with her diagnosis amazingly and we are both doing tonnes
Hi I've just joined and read some of the other stories. Mine is long and complex, but I'll do my best to give a synopsis. My husband of 21 years has an acquired brain injury after oxygen starvation during abdominal surgery 4 years ago. I have complex PTSD
My son had a review with his psychiatrist today and the end result was a decision to introduce some anti-anxiety meds in an attempt to manage his overwhelming anxiety, plus a change in the antidrepressant from one SSRI to another by switching over slowly
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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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