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My mental health has really been suffering lately and my thinking towards myself has not been great as I haven't been recovering as quickly as I would have liked and I'm still really struggling. How do you guys improve your thoughts and try to eliminate n
I was recommended an app called 'Calm'. It's the best $79 I have ever spent. I no longer need sleeping tablets after using this app for awhile. It has a lot of 4 - 30 min meditations and motivational talks. Some are for relaxation,
Hi I'm new here. First post. I have szophrenia ( can't spell) and I have major depression. Also more recently osteo aritis in both knees. My house is a total mess because I just want to sleep all day. I'm a single mum to a ten year old soon to
The day started with me going to my GP who I trusted. I went with a letter explaining how I was feeling. She told me the only way she had to help me was for me to go to the Emergency Department. I did question her and say was she sure this was the only wa
This one deserves a new thread and I was wondering what other people's experiences are. I know things have changed for the better with my support team but I woke up this morning having worked out what exactly has changed practically. For the las
I wanted to share that when I can and I am feeling anxious; I have a weighted (blanket) doona which makes me feel more secure. Just in case I can help someone if they like the idea.
Medication is a crazy thing. Im on 27 different meds. Im allergic to one med and need another (2 tablets) to deal with the side affects. I have 8 psych meds to get the right "mix" to treat my issues, even there I had a Psychotic Features and eventually a
I'm trying to be a better person for me and for my family and friends because right now how i behave is appalling. I say and do things but when someone says and does the exact same thing to me, i get mad at them.. I'm way too emotional and i just wa
Hi! I'm new to SANE.I see my psychiatrist tomorrow. I'm a well functioning bipolar person. I have recently suffered from mixed states meaning my mood stabilizer went up for a month. Here's hoping I sleep well tonight! What I need to ask h
I've posted about this before, but I'm back here asking again. How does therapy work? How is it meant to help? I must have seen close to 25 individual counsellors and psychologists over the years and nothing they have said has really changed any
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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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