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Hi all, so I’m a new user here and thought why not try this. My story starts with me overspending, on junk, I would get loans long term, short term, pay day, buy now pay later you name it I probably had it (or at least tried) but it didn’t stop
Hi all, I know that this is a safe space to speak and one where lived experience and advice is so wisely given. My mind has been wondering what to do when intensive therapy, life changes, programs etc just all blur into the background and don’t
Hello, Sane members and participants. Lately i've been dealing with crippling insomnia, and low mood in response to my insomnia, my sleep pattern is crook. I go to bed at 7-8 pm because i feel so drowsy from all the medications i take for my OCD and depre
I'm drowning, I can't think or breath, my sister came home from house sitting and it's all chaos, she doesn't understand, both my parents are unwell, it's to much, I just can't do it any more and the thing is, what exactly am I doing ?
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Hi there, new to the forums here, but thought I'd reach out as I'm sinking into a black hole here and can't seem to work out where to go. So about 6-8 months ago, I noticed a change in the workplace, I work remotely, am the last in my team to do so a
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I need helpI've been turning to technology as a coping mechanism - for when I can't process my feelings and I am upset or stressed - this has been ongoing ever since I was a teenager. My councillor can't help me even though I brought it up. I have an Unhe
I am born and bred Australian, but my family is from an Eastern country.I’ve long wanted a relationship. They decided to organise an arranged marriage for me.You can see by my post history, I really didn’t want to. However, I committed to at least going o
Hi, Not sure if anyone will see this but I just wanted to write about how I'm feeling today. I'm so tired. There have been major changes in my life recently and I know change is never easy but it's just so tiring. It's like I have to adjust to a whol
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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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