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I've just found out that my brother is an ice addict. I'm extremely concerned about the safety of my parents and his 6 year old son. They all live together. I suspected this about 2 years ago but he has gotten progressively worse and violent. My mot
Please move if I've chosen the wrong spot for this.Just wondering how 'normal' (I use that word losely) the changes to your life are when you first find yourself looking after and responsible for someone in your family/someone you love?It's been just 9 da
Hi there, Not sure quite how much to tell! And how much time you all have! For the moment though, I recently found out that my son attempted suicide last month. I was unaware at the time. Luckily he has a few amazing friends and they
HiI am new ish here but have been reading for a while - thank you to you all.It helps.I wasnt even sure about calling myself a carer, but after reading I'm fairly sure this is the right place to ask... I've lived with 2 family members with various MI all
My boyfriend recently told me he has depression. I encouraged him to see a counsellor and now he does once every week. He has also been to a professional naturopath - he has changed his diet and will be getting medication soon. I love my boyfriend very mu
Hi, I am feeling somewhat gobsmacked and helpless at the moment. My nephew, of whom I am a reluctant carer (certainly at the moment!), was admitted voluntarily to hospital yesterday and it is evident to all around him, except the specialists it seems, tha
hi all, I am feeling lonely and I want to meet new people and see if we can become friends. I am the carer and mother of a family member with a mental illness. I gave up working many years ago now and I miss the friendship social times. I won't say too mu
Its a very hard situation. My in law has psychosis (schizophrenia) and is not doing well. His young wife has a baby and a toddler and is very depressed. We are caring as best we can but he needs to be assessed and properly treated. His current psych
I've just heard of this site, and am seeking advice. My 30+ year old son has schizophrenia and has been seeing a psychiatrist for several years. This seems to be more or less under control, in that he does not have psychotic episodes now. Howe
I met with Catholic Care a week ago and they sent me this website to look at. A week ago things were starting to look up, so I filed the email away. Positive thinking (as always) that things are fine. But they're not when your living with someone with a m
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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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