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So there is this dr and she helps patients with CEN. These are 4 things people go to her for help with. The first challenge was that they felt invisible, like they didn’t belong or had no value to anyone. The second challenge people needed help
I struggle with trauma I feel so scared I will never recover I wanna have children help youngesters out but if I'm an unfit mother my future kids will be removed and I'll never get to hold my babies again how much can the brain take and will I ever recove
This is the first time I have discussed this matter with anyone. The time wasn't right. Lesser minds would not be receptive. If others hadn't experienced it they would not understand. No-one would be willing to open their minds, to
I'm a 16 year old girl and I've really been struggling lately. I have BPD and being in isolation had been making me feel worse. I can't control my emotions and every little thing is triggering me and making me want to self harm. I was almost 2 months clea
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I’ve never known what a good strong healthy relationship looks like...I grew up witnessing my parents fight and usually being getting in between them. This often lead to getting hurt or punishment, usually in the form of a good belting. I was never able t
Hi, I've got a lot of problems in my life at the moment. Primarily at this very second, loneliness and isolation. I just need to put thoughts into words right now. I thought of calling a helpline, but I just can't bring myself to actually talk to someone
Hey everyone, hoping I can get some help with tips on how to deal with a pretty traumatic breakup during this COVID pandemic. at the start of this year I met this man who I thought truly was the man of my dreams. I don't ever remember being so happy and s
Hi everyone just wanted to introduce myself I'm from South Australia and I've only been diagnosed with BPD in October 2019 after my mum died in Feb 2019. It's all still very new for me. Just looking for a community who can support me through this journey
HI, i am new to this sort if thing and would love to hear how you support your kids in how they are affected by your mental illness. I have complex PTSD and 3 kids under 12. i have recently been in hospital for 2 months and they are struggling. I on
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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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