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Hi ter, Im living outside of Australia. I have know about this website through my uncle who lives in Australia. I have been diagnosed with bipiolar disorder since 2010. Since than, I have been visiting the psychiatrist in my country. Several medications h
I have big things happening over the next few weeks and they terrify me. I'm going to court to testify against my ex husband who was abusive. Its been two years since he was arrested and i just want this over iwth now but i have no idea how to get through
Like many on this forum I have suffered, but having my heartbroken made me feel pain I could never even imagine I'd feel.I love him and I know he loved me. He ended it so coldly on the phone, on our anniversary. He supported me through so much and was suc
Hi everyone I have had anxiety and depression for most of my life and sought help for it 10 years ago when I was 45. I am on long-term anti-depressants and most of the time I manage my illness but lately I am finding it hard to cope. Mostly due to trigger
Hi EveryoneHaven't posted for a while been struggling a bit. I have been at training this week for work. One of the facilitators said everyone will be depressed at times and people think they are experts on mental health. Couldn't help myself I said that
I've heard this expression ... so any times, The shortest day of the year was yesterday, there are new studies out (lots) that say it is justified. 10 years ago when I brought it up with a practictioner, he didn't laugh, but he should have, he just had th
I'm hesitant to post this because others actually have it far worse than I do, but as the subject suggests, I'm doing it tough right now. I feel abandoned by my mental health services. They say they can look after me for one or two nights if I feel really
I am being bullied and singled out by a manager and it's led me to feeling anxious and more depressed. I have lost sleep by having vivid nightmares about the work place and waking up crying and scratching at my wrists( a bad habit I have when I'm feeling
Dear Friends My child died 9 nearly 10 years ago and I felt I dealt with it reasonably well. My child died in horrific circumstances and court cases lasted 3 years I worked aside all the hearings The result was suboptimal but I accepted it The man w
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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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