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I wish life were easier, that I didn’t have to face so many challenges. Everything feels too difficult—relationships, studies, career— even the things that are supposed to bring me joy, like dancing or hobbies, feel daunting. I get scared a lot of times b
When I arrived in Australia in 2016, it felt like a fresh start. I imagined a life here—working hard, finding my place, and building something meaningful. I threw myself into every opportunity: restaurant jobs, cleaning, serving at a community cafe during
I’m off work right now having more scans this week and 2 surgeons have already said I’ll be off the tools now which is a challenge but I want to change now it’s too painful any way . Lots of stress at work and these injuries triggered an auto immune
Hi Everyone! BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is a highly misunderstood and stigmatised condition. For those who don't know, since 2011, each year 1st to 7th October is BPD AWARENESS WEEK. This year 2020, the campaign was titled "Flipping
So I wanted to share a bit about myself and what I'm facing in life. I've had health issues throughout my life things like arthritis, scoliosis, heart problems etc. Things that have mostly been able to be treated with medications. But last year I w
I was diagnosed with paranoid scizophrenia several years ago following a month being locked up in a psych ward. I get an injection every 3 months which has helped a lot but I'm finding it difficult to cope with everyday anxiety and moods due to par
I'm only in my 30s. My partner is slowly dying of terminal cancer, I have my nephew living in my care who definitely pushes my buttons, I have a young daughter who tries to copy her cousin. I'm having to live with another family member, so no room. Other
(Dyslexic with no grammar training sorry !!) TW: SI, Suicide attempts Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read) Iv spent since mid primary school with depressive mental health and chronic health issues which made me very aware of wh
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Hi all, long story short I moved from London to Melbourne and everything was meant to be perfect... fast forward 5 years and I think about hurt myself everyday. I moved because I needed space from everything I knew, I still smoke to cope but back the
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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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