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There's probably a thread or threads dealing with this topic, but after many years of frustration it is obvious the mental health system is far from perfect. I get it, they are only human, but entering the mental health service, whether by choice or not,
Hi . I am in addition to my family issues finding it very hard to deal with other people because of the way l have been treated in the past l don't trust anyone and have had some very bad experiences with potential employers promising me jobs then going s
Hi SANE Forum, Eight months ago I had a prescription drug induced psychotic depressive episode. It was really scary - a 2-3 week period of increasingly paranoid and delusional depressive thoughts, visual hallucinations, intrusive suicidal though
i’m deeply saddened with the justice system and what I learnt today from my Lawyers. what I’ve gone through and had to stand up against and what I’ve worked towards I don’t know how I’m still standing,I had a lappointment today to prep for court next week
Im a 35yr old Irish man who has been quite successful in life but hopeless in love. When I was in my 20s I had my heart constantly broken until I found a partner at 27 in NZ who loved me with all her heart but I couldn't find fulfillment after 7yrs so I l
TW: arranged marriage, sexual abuse Hi there, I am new here. I am recovering from C-PTSD and psychosis. I feel lonely as I struggle to connect with people who see me without judgment. I grew up in a very religious household with a hars
Hi everyone, In Jan 2022 I relocated to a new place with my partner. We stayed there for 6 months and loved every minute of it (moved to a tropical area) we returned to my partners hometown after 6 months and ever since I have felt depress
TW: mentions violent crime Where do I begin? I was diagnosed around 17 years ago with Schizophrenia. At that point I stayed in bed for months, I didn’t want to socialise. I wanted to die. Many months later it occurred to me that I either die here i
Hey guys. I'm feeling so very unhappy right now and just need to unload. I have been trying to find a psychiatrist to talk to but none are taking new patients. So I'm stuck with my anguish and it's a heavy load. I'm continuing with my cou
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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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