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Hi guys,I have only just joined this forum, so very fresh and new here. Hope this is the right place to post this.Recently I have published a book on depression in which variety of people shared their stories with this illness and I also had health profes
Once upon a time I wouldn't have considered staying in on New Years Eve. But now it's THE place to be! No crowds, no queues, good conversation and easy access to chocolate. Sorted. Who else is staying in tonight?
Hi everyoneLike alot of others Christmas /new year is not my favourite time. Sure I have time off from work (which is heavenly) but I don't hear from my 3 adult children, my brother or my parents. Why? I really don't know. It might have something to do wi
How many people are home alone this Christmas.I am sitting here enjoying the Carols on tvGlad no one can hear me sing
This is me. I have only come to realize this a few months ago. Up untill this time i was on auto pilot. An unconcious sometimes concious decision to keep people out. This includes family. Strange i know. Why would my family want to hurt me. I have t
Hi...just a newbie on this site, I have been diagnosed with complex PTSD and been working for over a year with a trauma counsellor. I have just started seeing this new psychiatrist who believes that I have a Personality disorder based on my personal risk
I just wanted to write about my experiences throughout my time dealing with mental illness and every time I stop all I can think of is the fear I've experienced and the way its changed me as a person.I'm not going to lie, everything terrifies me these day
I work in retailIt gets frustrating at times - micromanagingIf you work in retail you probably know what I'm talking aboutLet me know if you work in retail
Hello folks,I believe we are all in some boat. So wanted to share my story.Never had OCD or any type of anxiety whatsoever. But after going through very stressful health situation more than 5 years back I fell victim to OCD and anxiety. Basically my situa
Hi i am new to this my problem is fear it is strange because I am normally quite social it lately the thought of going to large group gatherings, family is just too much to handle i suffer from depression mostly managed by medication and would
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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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