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Trying to be positive with my thought patterns but not having much success. Depression/anxiety seemsto 'dog' me and I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions? Bimby2 Please guide me as towhat I have written that you consider needs removing. I'm
Please explain my existence,Society and the distanceThat only amplifiesThis self imposed rubber band resistance.Decorated pillows with tears,My armor but a ragged quilt,Alone, confused, helpless,Masturbation and guilt.I must have murdered an angelIn
I don't know if anybody out there is having the same trouble getting into a romantic relationship, as I am.I have set some goals for myself with the support of my peers and family and have acheived them.Now I know I'm in a great place whe
Having a very unfamiliar sense of calm & wondering if this is what 'normal' is? Not high, not low, just don't care and, it doesn't matter. Lucky i have zero demands or commitments. Doesn't mean i feel nothing - the last 12hrs there's been waves of emo
Hi everyone,I have been on medication for Bipolar II for about 4 months. I have spent the last week with very low energy levels (the kind I used to experience during depressive episodes) however emotionally I feel fine.Has anyone else, or does anyone know
Well........ I was told today that I've been considered unsuitable for the position I was chosen for by the area.No assessment. Just on the basis of my diagnosis and past history.None of my treating team were contacted and the letter from my psychologist
I know this sounds controversial but I'm starting to wonder should workplaces be allowed to advertise positions whereby people with mental health issues are not allowed to apply. The reason been that you get through the interview process then you are give
I've had an aweful time with this service. Just curious about other peoples experiences. Thanks!
I have Bipolar 1. I'm medicated but recectly one of my medications started actually working. My anti psycotic. I didn't realise I was psychotic until I wasn't anymore. 6 weeks into taking my medication, my delusion left ( I'd been experiencing it for 1 or
My Bipolar Disorder is certainly not an illness. My genetic predisposition to Bipolar DIsorder was triggered by traumatic life events. Had I not been traumatised, the Bipolar Disorder would have not been triggered. The reason why it cannot
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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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