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ever wonder why Hello all who read this post. I would like to thank those who take the time to read my post. I am currently listening to great tunes on 106.7 PBS FM. I have enjoyed reading several of your posts over the past few weeks. I hope the wil
Hi all, I'm reading Manage Your Pain by the USyd Pain Management and Research Centre at the Royal North Shore Hospital team, and I'm kinda frustrated by how many words they spend promoting themselves. Also, the edition that I've got is kinda old (20
Hi All,I have claustrophobia which makes me feel trapped and end up having a panic attack. This stops me from doing many things one of which is getting in a plane. But in March, I need to fly to visit my son.I sought help many years ago through hypn
ever wonder why Hello to all who read this post. Have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. I look forward to hearing from as many of you as possible. Be safe. Take care. Kind Regards Wordman
Needing some advice on handling social anxiety and finding my independence i don't know what to do i feel stuck.
hello, first time user.not able to get out of bed. can not do basic activities such as cleaning. in constant negative and unhinged mind. just want to escape the gloom and doom thinking for the new year. have a positive out look. able to look after myself
Hi all, My Christmases with family are getting progressively more stressful each year. I'm now 46. I feel my bipolar (diagnosed 16) and being autistic (diagnosed 36) have never really been understood by my narcissistic 88 year old Mum or my olde
ever wonder why To all those who read this message may you all have a happy Christmas and let yourselves reflect on the positives in your life. I forsake the whole commercialism of Christmas and reflect on its proper meaning. I hope you all do the sa
I mean like proper help. Not just going to a GP to get a referral and waiting 2 months for an appointment with a psychologist who’ll see me maybe once a fortnight for 45 mins. Sorry, but that’s not enough. How bad does my mental health have to g
As I'm sure you're all aware, Christmas is fast approaching. While it’s portrayed in the media as being a ‘wonderful time of the year’, the reality is that for many it’s far from that. For various reasons, Christmas can be a really challenging time. And f
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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.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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