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Hi,So I have had mental health issues most of my life and in and out of therapy when I can access it for a bit over a decade. My agoraphobia was acting up before 2020 but it has just gotten worse currently I am only able to comfortably travel walking
Hi everyone hope your all doing well I will introduce myself please be patient first forum I have ever been a part off.I am a dad to 4 teenage children and was diagnosed with bipolar 2 approximately 12 months ago after one of my children was put under the
Hello! This is my first time posting. Actually the first time looking at SANE too. We recently had an NDIS plan approved for my brother. I am a plan nominee and trying to set up support for him. I am wondering how others are going with setting u
Hello lovely people...Oh my goodness how much to share, but all is not important. I'm 53yrs, Mother of 4 beautiful girls. Twice married with our 4 th daughter. I've had 2 suicide attempts in the last 2 weeks. I am weak, I am lost, vulnerable & da
hi. im posting this in this bc im hoping hearing from people that have bipolar or people who have loved ones with bipolar will help make some sense of this. this is a little bit of a complicated story but I will try and make it make sense. I (F42) and my
Hi, I have just joined this awesome group. I've had Bipolar 1, GAD and Depression since the late 90's. I was diagnosed with Severe Depression first and had 2 major episodes resulting in ECT which saved my life. In 2002 I had a severe manic episode
Does anybody feel like they just want to give up sometimes
Hi guys , not sure if I picked the right forum .. been struggling and wondering if anyone wants to chat ? Or if I could unload a bit and if anybody has shared experience
Hey guys, I'm feeling really low and just needed to know that someone is here when I reach out. I don't know where to turn next. I have been doing a course of study, as many will know, but feel that it has run its course. I found out that I 'could have be
Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)I'm reaching out because I care. Indulge me or not, my mental crisis seems so trivial at 53yrs of age. I'm struggling at this age, but you out there, are possibly half m
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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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