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I'm working through my anxiety but had a trigger yesterday & I fell back down. Suicidal thoughts - not that I would, asking myself what can I do. No one to talk to & see counsellor in a few days. I feel scared that I can't cope. I do though have a
I'm new to this, but to put it simply, I've been struggling my way through major depressive disorder for the past 2 years or so.. A lot has happened over the 2 years, a lot has changed.. I've been 'getting help' with it since May last year and honestly, I
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Felt down in mood this morning with feelings of panic. Did some washing and general housework to tryand distract myself. Boerdom is or can be a challenging issue to live with especially if one lives by themselves. I try to plan my day as best as my mood w
Today I'm finding it really hard to be positive. So many things on the to-do list, but feel so angry, frustrated and anxious, that I can't do anything. Hate the feeling of not coping. I've been struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression since I was a te
Is there something in the brain that inhibits someone from talking about crap? I'm stuck in my head.
Had an up/down day with feeling a little upset in the tummy - possibly something I ate that didn't agree withme. Went shopping just the same and sorted some papers and bills that needed overdue attention. With M Iit is a case of trying to take each day as
My husband and myself have been together for 8 yrs married for 3. We befriended a lesbian couple we spent a lot of time together as we had just moved to town so they where our first group of friends we knew they we had plans to have a baby not through a d
I've recently swallowed my pride and gone to my dr for help with anxiety and depression. I've been on my medication for two weeks now but leading upto the breakdown that lead to this I took unpaid sick leave from work.I've been having anxiety attacks at t
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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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