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I'm taking a break from these forums. I'm not sure how long I will need. I'm just letting you know in case you are wondering where I am. I'm not sure if these forums are right for me. I'm not sure if an online environment is right for me. Maybe I nee
Hello Everyone just thought I would start a thread about rainy day activities,whats some ideas for indoor activities that help with your self care especially when indoors on rainy days thanks
Today we had a session at my job where we spoke about lessons learned and things picked up along the way As it is a contract-based position, there is a time limit on it and it will come to an end in the next two weeks Overall I found the pro
I need to write. My anxiety is through the roof. It's the worst it's ever been. It feels like my chest is going to explode. I can feel it in my whole body, even in my legs. My whole body is reacting to something. It's strongest in my heart/diaph
Right now I need a safe place to express myself. I'm in a very vulnerable space so if you would like to reply I ask that you please be gentle and kind. At around 4am I cried for a bit and I was able to finally get in touch with my feelings
I started to write about how I was feeling but it became overwhelming and I had to stop. I thought I was okay but I'm not. I will have to come back when I'm not so overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with intense feelings. I can't even tell what they
Hi All, I'm having one of those days living with PTSD. I am feeling scared. There are a whole lot of factors. I have a 12 year old daughter who used to only be able to see her mother 2 hours every Saturday morning under supervision, This gradua
I'm really proud of myself and how well I have been managing myself today. I have been looking after myself and I have been doing a really good job. Something has happened to trigger me and I'm not in a good space. I won't be able to do the thi
Today I'm grateful for... Going to the supermarket and doing my shopping. That was a big achievement for today. The kind woman at the supermarket who told me about rainchecks (when things that are on special are out of stock). Having a show
So I have complex mental health issues and trauma that I've spent my adult life dealing with. My two closest friends know this about me, and I guess we have formed our friendship on mutual understanding as they have issues themselves. I love and care abou
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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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