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Hi all,I have just been looking at the carer's forum a bit more closely, in particular the discussion topics as CB suggested. I think this http://saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-2-Mindfulness-Psychologist-CLOSED/td-p/1651/page/3in part
Below is an article SANE published recently about happiness. I appreciate that this Forum is a place for people struggling with their mental health and so there are days when happiness will seem like a truly impossible goal. But I don't t
Hey guys,I happen to be clinicaly diagnosed with Schizophrenia and depression. I take my meds on time. I attend Grow support group regularly. I only just begun working full time about 3 months ago. I live on my own. Currently my medications mak
My current contract is ending and I've started to look for a new job and I have some interviews coming up.The problem is my mental illness impacts my ability to work effectively. The question is, how do I manage this? Over the last 3 years I've lost two
I have had my lap band removed last Thursday.....alleluia! Removed laparoscopically so not too bad. When the pain kicks in, it feels as if I was tenderised with a mattock before the actual slicing and dicing! Tolerating the free fluid diet, this is to all
Hi all, I am hoping that someone else has experienced EMDR (eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) treatment and can tell me what it was like and whether it was helpful. It has been suggested to me to help with trauma processing, part
I know I am accessing this forum via computers, which is a great thing, but I struggle with attachment and addiction issues as anyone can see by how much I have been posting lately.For a long time I was allergic to computers but I seem to finally have ove
Just going to have a vent here....so just ignore it okay.Really over my crummy tummy ....went to dinner last night, the weather is VILE and enjoyed a sausage, mashed potato and Brussel sprouts. Enjoyed almost a glass of white wine, a long space , then som
Hi everyone - a longish post sorryOk, I've just joined and am still finding my way, so apologies if this duplicates another thread I haven't found yet.I am a recovering alcoholic, nearly 4 years sober I'm pleased to say, but have long-term problems with d
Dear all, I've been having to take farily long breaks from the forum because I am just finding myself quite overwhelmed. It started early August when I became quite manic because I had too much going on in my "real" life, and I was spendin
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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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