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Hi all, I’m new to sane, I got referred here by my psychiatrist after a diagnosis of bipolar II and I’m still struggling to come to terms with it. Any suggestions on different strategies that have worked for you accepting your diagnosis.
Hi there,I have been remembering my sister who died 23 years ago by suicide. She was 28 years old. She received a Schizophrenia diagnosis a couple of years earlier after a number of difficult years. I have been reading some of the posts by carers and can
Hi all.I'm a 38yr old mum of 4, and I'm struggling with life.I grew up with an emotionally distant mother, who caused my dad to be physically distant, and and older brother who has substance abuse issues. When I was 10 my mum remarried into a f
Hi l am just wondering how to delete my profile as l am now not getting the help l need any more l m a lost cause.
Hi not really sure how to start this or what I'm hoping will come from it. I guess just somewhere that maybe someone will listen to me for once. I'm a ftm and have a beautiful 7 month old but I'm struggling with life so much. I've never experienced
My daughter (23) has been diagnosed with Depression, Suicidal Ideation & PTSD. For the past 4 years there have been so many ups and downs. She has a good psychologist and is on medication but she has copped a few things recently which have sent
Hi there, I am new to Sane Forums and would like some advice if possible? My brother in law has been through a rough period with anxiety, depression, medication changes and hospital admissions, and through it all his work has been very sup
Hi l,m new to this forum and nervous. About a month ago my wife of 25 years up and left me with 4 days warning leaving me $ 40 a few small household items and and old car barely reliable. She took the nice car we jointly owned and paid for. Sh
Hi, I'm not even sure this is the right forum. Not even sure it's the right place. I have no support or help. I'm alone. I don't know people in Australia. I lost my parents, I have no one to help me. I'm scared to be near people. My phone never rings. I'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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