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I worked in mental health myself, and came up against the same problem of people needing "longer term trauma processing therapy" and the absolute lack of such a thing. I had my own trauma, and developed vicarious trauma on the job. I have had to quit and
Thanks for collectively getting me there guys. Think I found the words (or at least the words for now). This is what I sent to the system. "Hi. I'm actually not just cancelling an appointment but also seeking referral to another psychologist (gr
If I tagged you in my last post, that was a mistake. I meant this post. Sorry! I just wanted to quickly talk to you about my experience calling in sick because of Anxiety. I told my doctor the story, and that I wanted to get the night off, because I
The last few months I have noticed that the world we live in is even more crazy than I had perhaps anticipated. I see it on the news (which I have basically been avoiding for some time now). I see it at work (a toxic environment and lots of cli
Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base and acknowledge that while we continue to learn new information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) it's important for us to look after ourselves and one another. I am keen to do a small post where we can share ou
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with an eating disorder (ED) at around age 28, 2 years ago. I have a larger body, so I have received so much blame and shame in my medical care. I actually enjoyed using telehealth phone services during Covid, bec
I've written on here before about my bunny, but I have to talk about how much he helped me tonight. I have a long list of diagnoses, basically complex trauma. I've been in a depressed state for a few months now, and it's just been tough, really tough. Tod
Hello Everyone Saw a Dietician yesterday -- and she talked about Self care -- Food, salt, sugar and water How much water do you drink a day ??How much salt do you have a day ??Sugar -- how much a day ?? do you have fruit and veges everyday , sa
I just want to start by saying I am really really happy, genuinely and I haven't felt that way many times before in my life, I have always struggled and barely kept myself afloat, felt like I was just just surviving, but now life is good, it's really good
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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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