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My sister has not been diagnosed with a mental illness, but every few years she pulls back from us and gets angry if we ask what’s wrong, then she cuts us off altogether. Sometimes she goes missing, sometimes we get a call from her landlord of whatever pl
TW: Mentions Abuse Firstly, I would like to acknowledge that this post may be triggering to abuse victims. I would like to apologise up front if I cause any offence or harm. That is not my intention. I am simply coming to reddit for some independen
I just wanted to ask support and advice regarding my son's recent involuntary admission. He is so distressed , I'm worried that it is causing him more trauma. He has been in for 2 days now and I'm not allowed to visit him yet . He has ASD as well as shizo
Hey @Persevere , To be honest, unless one is willing and ready to put in 100% percent into treatment for BPD, it's not going to work. It is such hard hard work. I first had symptoms when I was 17. I was diagnosed in my early 20s, t
I am a carer for 2 autistic teens and my husband has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Our relationship has hit rock bottom. It seems like my husband is constantly seeking my attention and constantly talks about the things that happened to him t
I’m a parent of a 20 year old who is experiencing OCD at a heightened level. She has been to emergency and hospital mental health but they said nothing can be done and keep looking privately. She says she wants help but when given help she doesn’t w
My partner has been chronically I'll the last 18 months since his early childhood trauma surfaced again, he has stopped working and is home all the time. Last September I reached the end of my tether and almost left as I had big stress at work
[posted edited by moderators - Australian State of police removed; TW added] Sorry everyone, this might be a heavy one. I would just like to know if anyone out there has had experience with dealing with the Police as a result of a psychotic episode
Hi everyone ! I am very new to all of this. My wife suffered through a terrible abusive childhood and neglected adolescent years. Her complex PTSD symtoms have started with mood swings, short tempered and in the last few years progressed into agoraph
My best friend is not in a good place right now. I've told them to reach out to professional counselling, and they have, however when they requested if I could be there for support, the counsellor said no... Ever since then they have been spiralling.
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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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