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All I want above anything else is to feel my emotions again and connect to people. I have become severely withdrawn and disconnected. So, so long of persevering in my own lonely world.I am in a very dark place. I am entrenched in sham
"Whatabout"Memorise that word, it all you have to remember, and as soon as you hear it, run, just run...Ever been with a group of friends and "Barry" (sorry to all the Barrys in the world, I am using your name badly, ok?) anyways, Barry turns up and greet
So firstly thank you for having me here. But as usual life has been too hectic to to be able to get into it but it is what it is.... So I'm 45 years of age, single And doing life on my own .. no family, no friends and I've worked so hard my whole li
Hi everyone, I need your help. I grew in a domestic violent environmeny. I grew up with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I do not have the money to afford a psychiatrist to diagnose me. Growing up, i never had a good relationship with my family so i al
One of the most tragic things which I have borne witness to over the last 35 years (post diagnosis) is the loss of ownership of the language within the mental health sector. Whilst our friends within the LGBTQIA+ movement took ownership and indeed Pr
I am ADHD out the wazoo, which means quite a lot of things, one of which was I had an awesome childhood, well... until I got caught doing "stuff" it was awesome. Walking in the kitchen and having your mother just look at you and say... "YOU!" And of the 4
So this week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week with the theme.... "Rethink the label, reclaim the story".I thought I'd post a reflection on my thoughts on the theme with this significant week seemingly slipping by us unnoticed... Unfortunately the narr
Hi Im just gonna vent cause I need to Theres two personal struggles Im dealing with currently all be it silently ,1, I suck at relatioships ,after some few past mishaps trying to have romantic relationships Ive tried yet again online One recent one whom I
I have disclosed it previously on these forums that I am neurodiverse. I live with autism proudly. One way that I believe anyone can be neuro-affirming is by accomodating my communication preferences by asking "how would you like to communicate?" Peo
I have lived in two share house situations now. On both occasions they did not work out well for me. I will be looking at a new house tomorrow and moving out as soon as I can!
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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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