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Hello, iam not sure how to start, I have been diagnosed with central nervous system exhaustion,and a complicated depression combined with deep grief. I was a carer for my sister who had an intellectual disability, she died from cancer just over a year ago
This is my first time posting here so here it goes. To give a little back story I've had depression since I was 12, anxiety since I was 16 and I found out I have ADHD and autism as well. I lost my job of 6yrs in 2023 due to the company going under and sin
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I have a lot of guilt I don’t fit in because …. Because why? I don’t knowI want to eat sugary food tonight so badly. But I know that’s a vicious cycle. I deserve to like myself. Do I deserve a successful life? Definitely arguably not. It’s funny the
hi, I currently have a family member who I believe is experiencing a psychotic break or is in the beginning of a state of psychosis. In the past, this family member has been hospitalised due to a psychotic episode. During the time of hospi
Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about coming out to someone close to me, but I’m struggling with how to do it in a way that feels natural and comfortable. I don’t want the moment to feel forced, awkward, or like I’m making it a big announ
Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)I am a 22 yo.I have CPTSD and depression.I was raised by toxic parents, who used to mentally and physically abuse me. After escaping from my family, I was raised by another toxic family (i was forced to believe i
i am literally at the end of my tether i have been completely incapacitated for the last 2 and a half years my mood has constantly been in some kind of episode and the few times i think i am starting to get better it turns out i am just getting manic agai
I had called SANE support line to speak to a counsellor for some support today, I was needing some communication and boundary strategies with a family member. I reached general enquiries and was informed that there is no counselling on support
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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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