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Hi my son was diagnosed with schizophrenia 14 years ago and lives with me full time. He is compliant with his medication but there are still multiple times per year where he becomes extremely paranoid and I distant that the neighbours are talking about hi
A close friend has extreme delusions.My friend has been diagnosed Bipolar, the same diagnosis as me, but I’m unfamiliar with delusions and how to be a support friend despite the ‘nonsense’ as I don’t present with this symptom myself. It is becoming s
It's been nearly 15 months since my wife hit the PTSD/MDD wall. During this time I have really tried to reconnect with her however things are unraveling fast. Just over a week ago I decided to move out. This has been a traumatic experience that is evolvin
I have just signed up to this forum after the decision to split from my husband of 23 years in the last month. I have moved out since and have been taken leave for a couple of weeks. The mental toll it was taking on me to be in an anxious
Hi all, I am new to this forum, and thought it would be a great opportunity to get some support and advice from others who understand my experience. I am quite young, and approximately 8 months ago my twin brother entered his first psychotic episode,
Hello all, I am new to this website and I am need to get away from myself. I have not worked for 4 months due health issues. Been home for me its like been looked up in a cage with nobody to open the door. I do go walking with our dogs which is
Hi Just seeking some advice.. My brother is suffering with poor mental health, he has for years. He is also an alcoholic, so a very toxic as dangerous mix as he becomes aggressive. He has been in and out of rehab 3x and each time he comes out his behaviou
I am really stressed and overwhelmed today. My son with mental health issues moved in with me 3 years ago. It was supposed to be temporary. He has a small flat that rent goes to. He doesnt leave the house though. Thinks the flat has sthg in it toxins etc
My mother has had behaviours that are not normal all her life but has never taken any responsibility for them. Her traits resemble that of histrionic personality disorder. Does anyone you know have this illness and if so what are their symptoms?
Hi fellow carers/family members My adult son with complex mental illness lives with me. His choice. However, he is extremely cold towards me. If I walk into the living room, he either covers his eyes to avoid seeing me or leaves if he hears me coming. He
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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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