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I have been living with my husbands diagnosis of depression for a year. It was around the time he quit working and hasn't been looking for work since. His moods are up and down, he is resentful of me. He wont discuss any of his treatment with me. He says
this is just a quick, touching base post. I have just read the thread discussing stigmas and misconceptions associated with Schizophrenia. I was unable to join the live chat, but as I live with someone diagnosed with this, I found it interesting and infor
I have had a rotten start to the day - I think that it started being a bad day at 12.01am - I have a council worker coming at 9.00am - on different days - and today was one of those days Really - I am not good for human consumption at 9.00am - a
Have had an injured back for past 5 days and rather reliant on my own resources for care as family arenot close by. Have a good friend, who has been an 'angel of mercy' in doing shopping for me and helpingto keep my morale up whilst I cope with this
Hi I haven't been on here in a while, and thought I'd give the forums a try again. I have been experiencing a lot of stigma from other people towards me beause of my mental health which can be very distressing. I can barely do any work because of my menta
I had a few people trespassing on Friday morning.They looked suspicious.I was a bit concerned as there were a few males and one female.She was using the hose to wash her face and she said 'someone sprayed her'.I don't think they called the police - I thin
I got offered a spot in dbt course, l am extremely grateful for this oppurtunity. I start in 2 days but am absolutly petrified.
Sounds like an odd concept, to enjoy your depression. But something about the peace and quiet it brings makes me so content. It's kind of relaxing in a way. It's the only time where I can go semi catatonic and get away with it. Anyone else take advantage
Hey i have not sppken about this for a very long time and do not really have anyone either so here l go...l was diagnosed with bpd in my teens l was avery angry girl from a trauma that happened that sent me on a downward spiral of distruction of muself wi
Hello,Anyone here who has done psychoanalysis?If I understood my psych correctly that's the direction he is planning for me and a I understand it is a very lengthy process?I guess all these changes, meds, hospital yes or no and what kind of therapy are ma
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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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