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Being a carer can be both physically and mentally demanding. In my own experience the rewards can be enormous to both the carer and the person/s being cared for. During my time caring for a 22 yr old male dealing with anxiety and depression I would quite
Hey guys, My name is Jes and i am 31. For the past 3 years my mother (63) has been living with my wife and i. We have a nice Granny flat at the back of our house for her own space and life. She has been living with us since she had a break do
I am 65 and have a 35 year old son who is seriously depressed. He has seen psychologists, psychiatrists, is on medication. He holds down a professional job and for the most part seems ok. But then he has 'a bad day' and I just don't know what to do or say
Hi, Are there any wives of hoarders out there? I would love to hear from you and how you survive in this horrific situation. Although I'm his carer I admit I would leave if I could, but because the house is mine I'd have to pay that mortgage or be in wors
Hi, I have already posted on here a few times about various issues but now my only question is are there many others on here who have partners with schizo effective disorder?? Am only asking as it can be such a roller coaster of a lifestyle and of course
HiMy son torments me constantly. I have very ticklish feet and I am constantly in a battle to stop him from tickling them. It has made me feel very miserable of late because it feels like it nevers stops. I don't know if it is part of his illnes
Hi All,I have noticed that there are some support groups in Sydney for those suffering from Bipolar Disorder, but does anyone know of support groups for family and friends of those with Bipolar Disorder? I would love to attend one.
I do not use drugs but my partner got into ICE and became completely psychotic. My home life became a living hell. He ended up in a Psyc Hospital. Seemed to come good after that (almost), but relapsed again over past couple of weeks. This time he isnt vio
Hi all, not too sure where to start.. my partner and I have been dating for 3 years and over the last 9 months he has been suffering with depression and social anxiety. He is too embarrassed to ask for professional help. He has a history of drug use (he h
My spouse is a psychologist and is having problems. They have episodes where they feel worthless, useless, can't make a simple decision, can't face the day. They work in education and feel highly stressed. In the last 4 years both of my spouses paren
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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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