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Hi, I just gottold about this site and I thought I would give this a shot. I have tried everything else and nothing has helped so far I am a 22 year old female that suffers with chronic depression as well as high functioning Autism.
Hi - sorry in advance for the very long post. I tried to call Relationships Australia but they are not open on Sunday. My husband of 19 years recently (about 10 days ago) walked out on my daughter’s and I. We have had problems over the past couple of year
When I was around 5-7 I remember developing very bad motor and vocal tics (shoulder shrugging, blinking, nose scrunching, grunting, etc.). I went through counselling to deal with stress from family situations which worsened my tics during childhood. After
Hi, I thought I'd introduce myself as I'm hoping that becoming active on this forum will help me to feel less alone. I'm turning 40 next month and have been diagnosed with Bipolar II when I was 24. My husband is very supportive, but I've had a mental brea
I met up with an old friend who used to be a counsellor at a service I attended when I was first diagnosed about 11 years ago. She recalled at how disjointed and disorganised I was back then. I used to email her nearly every day in some sort of deep distr
Hello all I am a 32 year old female and I think I have BPD. Background - I have fuzzy memories of childhood sexual abuse when I was under 3 by my biological father but I’m not 100% sure if it actually happened. I grew up with a strict, yelli
I have suffered anxiety and panic attacks for 2 years since my mum and her partner moved closer to us. Just recently they had a big falling out with my sister n law and brother on my 30th birthday. I told off my mums partner for being so rude with his wor
I’ve been regular drinker for many years and I hate how alcohol controls my life. A colleague at work confided in me that he was a ‘functional alcoholic’ and I had never heard this term before, so I googled it. It described me. I am a high functioning alc
I am not sure of the details but last night I heard that this week or next week has something to do with the awareness of Women's Mental Health Issues One thing that comes to me constantly is how many women have poor self-esteem - I am not immune b
Hello. I am after some tips or advice from anyone who experiences anxiety .I already am on treatment for schizophrenia but now I find I can't do.normal every day things which is causing depression.. I can't go into the supermarket . I can't go out to.shop
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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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