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Hey everyone, my name is Jason. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 Disorder after a manic episode. Since then I have had two hypomanic episodes in Feb and Mar this year which landed me in hospital. Currently on a two year program of recovery and
So i should probably talk about this rather than let it bounce around i my head..My relative has shown definite symptoms of dementia(I know this site is more for mental illness like depression, anxiety, and such but I was hoping for a different persp
I wrote on here just over a year ago about how I was struggling after I lost my job (that I had moved to Brisbane for) and then shortly after my husband left me. Well sadly things really haven't improved much. I've moved out of the house we shared as we s
Hi everyoneHope everyone's well. I am concerned that I don't spend enough time with people! During the week I am mostly by myself. As I am not working, I am making efforts to Find a job, it's pretty exhausting trying to everyday and push myself when I fee
Lunar Cycle. Lunatic.Rapid cycling.A tidal phenomenon.A physiological imperative.Broken bio-chemistry.Might as well be pulled by the moon.Lunar cycle. Lunatic.Here it comes, that tide of despair, pulled to my shore, the waves, pounding.Worthless. Hopeless
I have Bipolar1 and Schizoaffective Disorder. Have been recently diagnosed but have had Post and Pre natal depression in the past and depression when I was a teenager so yes ... mental illness has always been lurking in the background. As I write th
I am very new to Sane but I feel that this forum is essential to help older people who have something to say. I am now 65 and as I said before I was diagnosed with BPD at 55. For years I knew there was something a
Hi,When I am well I can hold down very high level positions and have what everybody describes as an awesome career, however, when I become unwell I am really unwell. I have had three suicide attempts, six hospitalisations and twenty one electroconvu
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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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