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Hello everyone,I'm new to this forum. I just wanted to reach out to others who are dealing with anxiety, depression & attempted suicide. During the last 4 weeks I've taken an attempt on my own life. Been admitted to hospital for observation for a peri
Why do we feel excess guilt? Guilt can come from poor upbringing or excess reflection on our own actions, too much insight and evaluation of our own actions. A parent that has the balance wrong with praise, encouragement and criticism can implant a g
I am delighted to be participating in this new forum. I have had mental health problems all my life. I was finally diagnosed with MPD now DIssociative Identity Disorder which is mostly good now but I tend to regress under stress. I also have depression co
Today has not been an easy day. It started off well, the kids behaved this morning while they got ready for school, I then went and had a cuppa with one of only a few friends I have left. I’m glad I still have her in my life, as much as I know she
Since my childhood abuse memories came out 8 yrs ago I have pretended to family that I'm ok. Thst everything will be alright. Thst I'm strong and am coping. I'm working so thst means I'm strong. I've grown up a family of 3 children. BUT the poi
Have noticed a huge rise in the numbers of celebrity suicides this year.I understand that the media are now starting to report more truthfully on the cause of death. And families aren't hiding behind stigma of mental illness. But I'm wondering
I have been married to my husband for almost 8 years and we have been together for 9 . He had a very rocky relationship with his family which he blamed on me . In his defense this is partly true not because Im not a good person but because the didnt want
Hello everyone! My ex boyfriend was diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder and depression. He is experiencing different symptoms for almost two years and this started a month after we started our relationship. Can our relationship be the cause of his SSD
The recent swath of suicide by celebrities is very disturbing. Let us all remember that they are just human being like the rest of us. Let us all refortify our hearts to our safety plans so we do not follow them. Our families and friends
Hi this is my first time posting, im really depressed and I feel all alone, and it's so very hard to talk to people that don't understand, I'm single 36 and all alone, I've been estranged from my family for 7 years now and only have friends on Facebo
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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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