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What image comes to mind if I say mental illness? The chances are that everyone will picture something very different. Some have reported they picture landscapes, emotions reflected in nature, while others report images that represent isolation and
HiI'm feeling a bit lost without a proper diagnosis and trialling endless meds. I was initially diagnosed with Major Depression 9 years ago and started seeing a private Psychiatrist who understood that I was very young when it all started. I was trialled
Hi everyone. I was born and raised female but felt male from around the age of 4. I started experiencing mental health problems by 7 years old. I wanted to die because there didn't seem to be any place in the world for me. I didn't know of any other Trans
hi, i was diagnosed with depression and PTSD fifteen years ago... The diagnoses has changed over time during my recovery journeys - Major Dep Disorder, Complex Trauma, .... I have had a few close friends by my side ....mostly one on one
I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I need adviceI struggle with depression and anxiety and I have for years.But I've been with my boyfriend now for almost a year and last may I left a job and moved in with him and starting working at hi
Like a lot of people, my old man has gotten riled up recently about the rising cost of health insurance. So I spent most of yesterday morning helping him navigate the internet in search of better providers and all the various forms of coverage out th
Hi allOver the past few months I've been putting pen to paper and trying to record through poetry how PTSD has affected me. I've entered several pieces in the upcoming MIFQ art exhibition to be held in May. The following however is not one tha
Hi,I joined a while ago and never posted out of shyness and I suppose not knowing what to say. I then rejoined recently and again didn't post.I rang SANE this afternoon for some insight into how to help myself with my depersonalisation and derealisation.
So I'm just feeling a little confuse, I was diagnosed with bpd just over a year ago after being admitted to a psych hospital for a few weeks.I made some drastic changes after that, moved states etc without completing any psychiatric care.I had been fine o
i am new hereseeing gp tomoro to get a referral to a psych as i just want to be formally diagnosed not have pills shoved atme by a gp who wont listen/doesnt care about the outcomei have tried many times to seek help with behavioural issues and its always
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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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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