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Hi everyone i was wondering if anyine would have some tips on how to make friends when you are over 30 and shy. Iv been a part of lot of friendship groups depending on who i was dating. Iv always been the one to end my relationships and have always lost m
This is ridiculous. My 2 wonderful children have been with their father for 9 days and in 1/2 an hour I will be collecting them and I am incredibly nervous. We are awfully close and I know my 10 year old will throw herself into my arms, my 8 year ol
I know it seems silly but I hate this time of my life. I miss my Children so very much. Spent my weekend talking to my son who came down for the weekend (he lives with his father) All I want to do is spend some time with all my adult children miss them so
I’m writing this as a “blog” type of post. It has been written as the result of an exceptionally difficult 2 weeks with my son that has seen him self-harm, go AWOL and threaten suicide, all as an “inpatient” and under the care of a team of clinicians.I wr
I'm planning a major chill - serious couch time as it's been a hectic week. What about everyone else? Anything exciting in the pipeline?
Hello out there..... I'm feeling a little down... Who ever really knows why!
THE FINAL SCRAPE CAN BE THE FINEST SCRAPE Well, just when you think you've nailed it down. That you know exactly where you are go
Can't seem to be able to my anxiety under control Nervous al the time not only big problems but little things as well. Shaking inside thinking everyone is angry with me and I'm just a problem to everyone Can't seem to feel better I feel I'm
Hi everyone, I've seen the ads on TV about this site and thought it was time to join up.I have so many struggles that i feel overwhelmed. I am so tired I just want it to all go away. I have suffered depression and huge anxiety most of my life,
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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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