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Hi, I'm new to this forum and am looking for any social or support groups, preferably in person but am in regional NSW so most likely will need to be virtual. I've found the WayAhead online support groups that are specifically for anxiety. Is anyone aware
I'm really struggling right now, wondering why I bother trying to show support for friends and people or to be kind. Really seems like every time something good comes along or I try to fix a problem or even just share a kind and respectful opinion it back
Hey folks! I hope you're doing okay. I would love to hear about your experiences with regaining enthusiasm/enjoyment of hobbies, if you have struggled with depression (and/or other mental illnesses) which reduce those positive feelings or sap your energy.
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Self care this year is something that I really want to do for myself. I’m still learning to care for my mind but my favourite self care activity at the moment is taking a break from the outside world and building lego sets. It brings me so much joy t
Guys help yesterday i was deprived of pie! my friend had one and she didnt want it so she gave it away, but not to me! she gave it to my other so called friends and they didnt ask me!
Hi l am feeling so lonely and depressed atm l hate weekends and l have no one to talk to
I have been suffering from depression and anxiety because don't feel masculine. I want to be able to be myself around friends and family, but I don't have the courage to be who I want to be which is a girl.
If im sick, everyone thinks im a hypocondriact and patronise me, i feel alone, no one understand how i feel and they dont even want to try to understand. I have no one, i can talk to and just vent, Just to express how i feel. I
Hello everyone! I wanted to just drop a quick note here to say that today is my last day here at SANE. I want to extend my utmost gratitude to all of you for welcoming me into this space, for all of our chats and conversations over the last t
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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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