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EXTREME PARANOIA THAT PEOPLE ARE RECORDING TIKTOKS OF ME!!! Hi, I am having a really hard time because of extremely anxiety inducing thoughts. It feels like they just keep on coming and they always end in death and I'm so scared. Last time I thought
I canceled an overseas holiday that I had been planning for 6 months at the last minute. I need help understanding why. in the week and a half leading up to the trip I started to feel tight in the chest and neck and getting headaches that woul
Hi all, I have an appointment with a new psychologist tomorrow to look at starting EMDR for my CPTSD.I'm struggling today. I feel really sick and anxious about it. Until recently I have never had to tell my story to any strangers but since seeking he
I am a mum of 2 young children. Since my first child o have struggled with PPD. It’s seemed to have continued into PP with my second child. I really struggle with controlling my anger with my children. These days even the slightest thing triggers me and I
Hey everyone,so it's not even 5am and I'm wide awake yep I'm manic. This bipolar business suxs. But I'm sort of enjoying myself. I was so depressed for the longest time and it wasn't pretty. So now I'm enjoying myself that I'm happy. I just hope it
So since my mum introduced me to a guy that recently migrated from our ethnic country (he’s of Chinese-Cambodian descent but was born and raised in Cambodia) here in Australia to come and study, that she wants me to be with for the rest of my life (well s
Just found out a friend's son was tragically taken from us yesterday. I won't put details here but it seems like it was a hit and run. I lost another friend a few years ago in similar circumstances. Absolutely heartbroken 💔
Life just keeps going on. I don’t want it to. I don’t want the firsts that are coming - the first heavenly birthday, the first anniversary of his death. I feel like I am just surviving, getting through the days almost on autopilot. Getting things done sur
Hi, I am struggling this week due to menopause blood spotting. I feel so cranky because I can't stand the spotting. Can anyone else relate?
Hi everyone... posting here for some encouragement. I left work this afternoon feeling really anxious, and have a big inclination to drink wine to relieve the anxiety. Of course I know it won't relieve it though, it will only make it worse, and tomorrow I
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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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