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I have no energy today and I feel very flat. I didn't get out of bed until about 3pm and I still haven't had a shower (it's been three days). I'm back in bed and my Pug is beside me. I'm contemplating getting out of bed and having some crackers and cheese
Right. I am sure every one of us struggles with various aspects of life, one being physical strength and looking after ourselves.I know I am feeling like a weather baloon in an El Nino weather event, large and unpredictable. I am unhappy with my weight si
Hey guys 👋 I'm looking to connect with others who have lived through an abusive childhood. Wondering if there is already a thread running for that? Would be great to have a space on here for us if there's not one already. If you have experienced ab
I did it! I had a shower! I will write down the things I did today... Had a shower (and washed my hair with my salon quality shampoo and conditioner). Cleaned my teeth. I have a habit of not showering or cleaning my teeth when I'm very depressed
I just don't care about you or your shit anymore.I don't guve a fu*k if you're struggling--cause it sure as shit doesn't look that way to me.You're always telling me you're out doing this and that--even though I don't ask.Seem to have a lively social cale
Background: I recently decided to reconnect with my Catholic faith.The priest from my Catholic church recommended that I read an excerpt from a book by a saint called Francis de Sales. He was a bishop in the 16th century. I understand that the priest was
I'm still working from home and I'm getting really claustrophobic about being stuck in the house. My heart starts pounding and I get short of breath. I suffer from bipolar and anxiety and both have been getting worse. Has anyone else been having symptoms
Hey everyone, we are in LOCKDOWN again! And I hate it. I'm really over it like everyone else. But, we can't control it, we can't tell the government that we don't like it and they'll stop the lockdown so let's do the best we can. Why don't we us
There is currently a senate inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/DisabilitySupportPensio Please consider making a
Hi all, I'm in a better space, still not 100% there, and feeling frustrated but I'm surviving. I've been reflecting on how much I have had to fight for mental health treatment lately. I experienced suicidality and I felt I could not keep myself safe.
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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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