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Hi. Hope all is well. Looking forward to May with hope of changes and new goals (didnt I say that about April?). I hoping to overcome my Pepsi Max addiction. Did do better tgis month. Trying to stop going to bed during the day. Seeing a private specialist
Here is a little more about me and my battle with the stigma of Mental Illness and BPD..... You may as well be saying the ‘F’ word when you mention “Mental Illness”. It doesn’t matter how many times you say it, how you say it, how loud you say it o
Hey everyone, I’ve introduced myself recently and popped into a few threads. It’s been really nice meeting all of you, and I thought I’d start my own thread to see if it helps. I’ve struggled with depression for many years now, and my most r
There has been so many stories in the media lately regarding pedophiles and historic sexual abuse cases now coming to light and making it to court. In particular the George Pell case. Some of my in-laws are Catholic, others are not but are sti
Hi. Discovered SANE via SUSi online program. Australian who was diagnosed with Aspergers later in my adult life (did get support and was suppose to get more specific needs but they introduced NDIS and I failed to qualify including a post-review. So
Hi everyone I have schizoaffective disorder and bipolar 1 and I can honestly say that my mind is like a piece of swiss cheese. I have fractured memories. I am totally dysfunctional compared to the person I once was. I take my medication but still have sym
I will post more tomorrow as I have to go to bed. I have had a diagnosis for the last 30 years which I have accepted . I'm just wondering if anyone else feels uneasy about their status. I'm not sure I believe anymore . Of course not believing may be
Anyone who disagrees with their diagnosis such as schizophrenia or bipolar will be seen as suffering from Anosognosia. Meaning they have poor insight and judgment. Weather patients views about the reasons why they have experienced what they
Hi everyone, I’m new to SANE and I wanted to seize this opportunity to quickly introduce myself, as well as paint a picture of my mental illnesses. I’m a twenty-something year old female and I have been diagnosed with General Anxiety D
Getting more lost everyday. I have Sensory processing disorder, depression and Paranoia. My own mother refused to get me checked out as a kid even though my grandmother insisted because I stopped talking for awhile. I'm now 28 and have just got a confirme
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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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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