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I suffer from a severe case of contamination ocd, my day to day quality of life is getting worse. I have a huge fear of contaminating anything that I own, I get very stressed when I am at work and people touch my desk. Mostly I get extr
I'm so scared I might have depression I feel I falling into the trap of depression been feeling low for now 14 days usually that's length of time u need b4 u get a proper screening for depression I'm scared my results will come back positive I can't live
It's been such a hard and unsteady life not only for myself but my children! I've lived through what most endure. So I know I'm not alone. But sadly I am alone in my own mind, trying to figure out why and what I can do to bring the happiness back. I have
Hello I am Edwina. New to this site. I'm not even sure if I'm posting in the right place 😬 I hope so or if not someone will point me in the right direction.I joined because I'm living with an adult child with undiagnosed mental health issues. I'm st
my life is a bit of a mess (always has been) but now I feel like I've hit rock bottom. Currently just lost one of my last remaining friends (I'm 31F) after taking the plunge and asking her why we things have changed between us lately. I tried to approach
15 weeks ago my wife walked out the door at 7:30 in the morning, with no warning and no words of where she was going. She left her four children and my daughter in my care.. she didn't take her wallet, her car or any clothes. Only her phone which was swit
Hey everyone, It is a really challenging time right now, many people are managing lots of distress on top of less access to what they usually use to cope. With the extra stress in the community, we’ve noticed more potential for conflict at home, wi
Hi everyone I am new to the forum and I just wnted to say hi and share my story. I am in my mid 30's now and male and started getting panic attacks when I was late 16 due to some rejection by peers and bullying and other life stresses such as exams.I orig
This is my first post on anything like this. I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time. I have seen and spoken to various Counsellors and had many a GP visits and been put on a couple of different drugs. They help for a little whi
Hi , I am new to this website , I have never been on these sites before and I don't really know what I'm doing. I just wanted to say that I have been struggling with mental illness for many years and my journey I feel has been long and when I feel like I
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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.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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