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I don't mean this to be offensive to anyone who celebrates and appreciates Easter, but four days in a row without work is a little too much. I think routine really helps my mental health. It's especially frustrating this year because Easter coi
I am graduating in a few hours and I am simultaneously anxious and depressed. I am happy to be graduating, but I finished so long ago. I finished my degree last June. I was only doing one unit during that semester, so it's been 17 months since Univer
Hi everyone, Just want to ask a quick question (if anyone else has experienced this) - I was out with friends on vacation the other day and I heard my name being called, mind you the place was loud and the voice was quite quiet, at a normal c
I’ve been being treated for OCD and anxiety. This has included undergoing CBT. Through this process the following has been identified:- I expect people to be “unreliable”- I am terrified of making myself vulnerable (there’s precedent as to why)
Self-harm thoughts and actions are a part of many people’s mental health journey. This how-to-guide is designed to help you create safety for yourself and others when talking about self-harm. If you are thinking about self harm, or have experi
Good morning,I’m floating. When my brain gets so overwhelmed, shuts down and overflows then I can float.
I came back from my break at work yesterday, and two of my teammates were having a conversation about a customer from the previous session. I bought some tea, and I walked up to the bench to put my tea down and they stopped talking. This person
Sick of it. What is the point to my life? I'm so boring and unfulfilled. People say I have talents and potential but so what. What's the point of having it if it isn't used or anything is done with it. I think they are easily impressed. Why is my life so
'For Life' by Dawn Sonntag (Composer) Kermit Cole (libretto) edited ... Apple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxYrXg-GvMY This is a mini opera that speaks of the journey of life and feeling lost, but being able to "call" for help whe
I have spoken to many adults and researched.. I am believed by people in my life that I have bipolar 1. However I have never seeked professional care as my parents don't believe in conselling/therapy. I have noticed many patterns in my moods. And each up
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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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