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Hi, does anyone else with a diagnosis of schizophrenia not hear voices - I was diagnosed 4 years ago as I had severe phychosis for which I'd been hospitalised for 4 months. My symptoms are over thinking ( which I was NOT aware of until I was told tha
tw: mention of abuse When I initially began typing this, I realized halfway through that I was just... dumping. practically word vomiting on the page. the exact structure of the event, my thoughts at the time, and retrospectively. In short
Hi everyone, Today I saw my former best friend who ghosted me after telling me some hurtful things about how she felt about me. It was the first time I'd seen her in probably 12 months and she looked through me as though I was invisible. Now I feel a
I’m currently in a major depressive episode and really struggling. Ive had SI and my therapist is aware. I’m working full time and feel like a hospital stay could help but have had bad experiences in both public and private. I don’t want advice I think I
Hello, I am new here. Just thinking of sharing my situation here. Im a struggling internatonal uni student. I just come to study in Australia because there is opportunity to do so which is rare among relatives. I been struggling with my studies. I often l
I feel so lonely and depressed that I can’t do anything yet I get yelled at all the time for feeling this way, no one understands all they think is that “life is hard isn’t it” when I never think that. Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)Tw:sh
my three cats all have chronic illnesses and I am overwhelmed by needing to give them meds every day. Sandy was the only one who wasn't on meds, but now she needs to be (should have been for a while) and she is so stressed by being given meds, she ru
My work Christmas party is tomorrow.Yes, they scheduled it on a Wednesday.I want to go. The difficulty is explaining to my family that I want to go. There is the possibility of going there and not drinking. But let’s be honest, there’s no way of prov
Hi I am a first time user and found that I needed help from other peoples experiences from a narcissistic relative/sister. I have been through a barrage of mental abuse all my life. I have been isolated from my nephews with lies that have been
So hey everyone I’m new here and need a bit of help well more than a bit. I have tried so many conventional methods nothing really seems to work. been diagnosed with ADD, OCD, PTSD and generalised anxiety disorder. been having some issues with m
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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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