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If I didn't already have complex PTSD and learning to find the world a safe place with kind safe people - I randomly got abused by a clearly unwell worker at a old aged home. One woman witnessed the whole thing and told me "never mind her, she does that t
I have a daughter who has lived overseas for 20 years. She was diagnosed with Bipolar when she was 16 years of age and is now 47.She has recently returned to Australia and is sabotaging me to everyone she talks to including my son (her brother) and
I have just joined. A lost soul since late teens. Lonely. Shy. Low confidence and esteem. Kind of muddled through life. Virtually no friends. Decades of seeing psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counsellors. They're no use to me. Frauds as far
Hi, I’m a new member. I have thoughts of self harm and suicide mostly everyday. I am unmedicated and have no friends or social life other than going to work. My relationship ended in December and my skin is as dull as the emptiness I feel inside insi
Hello its me LostAngel its been a while since Ive been here and at the momment theres a feeling of waiting and uncertainty afeter showing strength and self Ive needed to withdraw to self a bit hope that makes sense to at least one person ,uncerntainty in
I have felt very alone and isolated throughout my life. I have battled both physical and mental health issues. I have experienced a lot of bullying and abuse which has lead to social anxiety. I struggle to meet others. I feel like I can't connect with oth
And at the end of it all, you sit with yourself in silence with a thousand thoughts racing.You begin to understand why and how. You begin to cry, not out of sadness but out of relief. Relief that you finally get it, you get you. And you will do whatever i
My mum was that person. She passed mid last year. Now the best I have is this forum where I can at least express myself. I have borderline personality disorder. Interpersonal relationships are the absolute hardest element of it for me. I’ve struggle
Hi, This is my first time reaching out in the forum. I'm hoping to find some comfort from people who have gone through something similar.I've recently gone through a break up after 2 years of being together and forming a bond with her 2 kids. She rea
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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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