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Hey all I'm new to the forums. My partner of 3 years, has depression and anxiety (genetic inheritance). And I love him so much. I'm needing some advice and understanding. Recently he asked for a "break" not break up because he wanted to work things out in
I can't stop self harming I'm very scared I feel like I'm a horrible person it hurts help me stop
Hi. My boyfriend and I were together for 8 years, about 6 weeks ago he abruptly ended the relationship because of his depression. About 3 weeks ago we spoke and he said he will start online counselling (best option due to remote location) and if all goes
Hi There, I am new to this platform, my counsellor advised me to try this because I feel like sometimes I don't know people that have anxiety attacks like I do. I have anxiety and depression and it gets in the way of living a happy life. It comes and
So I have had a borderline personality disorder diagnosis since I was in year seven (now in year 12) and I know it hasn't really affected me much as I have gone through high school. I have noticed with the help of a therapist here and there when it become
Hey people, is there anyone here who has lived with the wrong Diagnosis & how did they manage with their Dr's? I have PTSD from Family Violence & my Doctor has said I gave myself PTSD from engaging with Delusions. The delusion being the Famil
Rejection comes in many forms to most, if not all, of us. As a person who has direct personal experience with depression, life-limiting illness and suicide, I find I don't deal well with rejection. How do others cope? I recently left the town I had b
Hi and thanks for reading.Due to my physical state i am not able to travel far without suffering for it.We are supposed to be going away for a weekend with friends but it involves 2.5 hrs driving.i know i will be sore and unhappy after the trip so im not
I am stressed at work and thinking of a career change. I spent years studying and obtained high level qualifications in my field of study, but I don't enjoy the work and I find it quite stressful. I'm nervous about retraining as this would be a huge inves
Hi guys, I had a job interview today. I was super nervous, nearly hyperventilating with every question that I answered to the guy. On the other hand, the guy who interviewed me didn't even seem to care that I was nearly having a panic attack s
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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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