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Hi All, I'm looking for buddies who have quit or want to quit smoking and have some social support. I didn't smoke for many years. Then I became unwell and started smoking again a few years ago. It's a love hate relationship. There many reasons
Hello everyone Following from tonight's Topic Tuesday Topic Tuesday // Let’s Chat: Chronic Pain & Mental Health // Tues 1st March, 7:00-8:30PM AEDT @Former-Member , @cloudcore , @Former-Member , @Bow , @Adge
Well I woke up this morning and my heart was racing and I felt scared. There’s no reason why, I’ve got up and cried. I hate it when this low point hits me. I want to be a happy normal mum and grandma, not someone on an emotional roller coaster, not at my
We all know the benefit that animal have on our mental health, but does any one have a specific emotional support animal? Registered through the council? I’m trying to look into it for a cat, but not really finding much information.
Hi, it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to write. Life is full on for me at the best of times and dealing with anxiety and depression on top of it doesn’t help. I have 5 days a week taken up with work and looking after my grandsons then one day a week I
One of my kids has Covid and we’re all isolating lovely We have already done this once any times for not losing my mind??? i use sport, walking, running, skateboarding, mountain bike riding to get through hard times, and that is pr
Hi. I'm losing my way again. I've switched medications and halved 2 others. I've switched antidepressants under the advice of my Psychiatrist. And halved two antipsychotics because they were administered by someone who in 3 sessions listened to me for a t
Why do I find it hard to go see family when they're available to be seen? It's like I don't want to burden them with my bullshit. I'm keen to go but when I try to get ready my mind floods me with thoughts that I'll get them down. Not to mention my heart s
Ive settled in well to my new job and am loving it so far! Im loving it so much more than nursing!Next week will be my 4th week there.So making it to the 4th week I spoke with my GP last week about going back to see a psychologist and due to me living 30m
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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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