Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Share concerns and seek advice here.
TW negative sex experiences I'm not feeling good about my relationship, especially the sexual side of things, and it scares me. I'm 25 and my husband is the only serious relationship I've been in. We started dating when I was 18. I was in a
Hi 🙂 😕 😞 I have a question that worries me sometimes, a lot, probably more now than before and I would like to know if others feel this way and how they deal with it. Like many of us I have a complex history with csa, mental illness, trauma from
Hi all - its been a couple of years since I visited here. travelling realtively ok. But my Mum died recently and I am having to deal with soemone who is triggering for me. My partner is not giving me much quarter in regards my reactivity and I am struggli
I've had a lot of complex trauma and mental health issues. I appear relatively normal to those around me and I am always hiding the trauma. Today at work I was rushed with adrenaline and had to sit in my car and it took me so long to remember to breathe.
I need to eat some ice-cream and then read. I need to avoid some personal excessive habits leading to self-harm. I read a thread tonight which um, well. OOPS!Am safe! Just a bit uncomfortable and I've got a slight headache and feeling a little restless/ir
I've had a really tough 6 month but the last 2 have been really bad , to the point where I'm actually feeling like in going crazy and that maybe I'm not the person I think I am m and that the people that hare bad to me are right in their estimations of me
Hi everyone. Just wanted to say that its really helpful reading your posts, and I finally mustered up the courage to share my own feelings. I feel like I’m slipping through quicksand, that my mind creates traps for me through my thought patte
I've noticed that in some of the threads, some of my posts have been removed. This tells me my feelings and thoughts aren't considered valid. Am I right? Please don't use the Guidelines as an excuse. Please, just be honest with me. I choose to write.
Hi all reading, I just want to vent and get a perspective of what I should do… cause at the end I guess I just want somebody to blame shall something go wrong lol. I know I have MH issues but with things going sour in my life at the moment I just want to
My post disappeared when I was trying to write it, so I have to do it all over again.I've been contemplating where I'll be at in ten years' time. I've always been taught that I'm a product of my past. Of course I can't be a product of my future because I
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.
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.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
