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I’ve added a bit to this but I won’t keep on being so egotistical . Just really hoping so much for understanding and companionship…………… I’ve decided to post this to more clearly explain my situation but I quite understand if it’s too long to be acceptable
Hello everyone, I have just joined tonight after looking at the link for a month or two. This is a big step for me and I honestly don’t know what to expect. I could enjoy it or I could feel totally overwhelmed and disengage, who knows. I am 26 a
Hi Everyone, This is my first time writing as I sit here crying. My brother has schizophrenia/bipolar and drug dependency issues and has done for many years now. But he has recently had another episode and this time it was aimed at me. I had been looking
I was on hold to SANE for an hour and then got hung up on. I just wanted to reach out for help and this happens.
Big Need to feel connected but people don’t understand unless they have experienced similar—- and there’s a danger of alienating them by burdening too much with my fear and neediness and depression. I think that just a few words”‘in the m
I just dont feel like getting out bed today.
I get really depressed. I don't know what to do anymore.
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I'm not sure where to start... I just feel like crying.. Sometimes I think that I'm not going to get better from seeing how I'm doing currently, how long its been. It's been more than a decade now still trialing. But I'm glad that now
Hello , I am new year and wanting some support. The online chat says its unavailable and I have been on hold on telephone multiple times for over an hour before hanging up. Is anyone able to assist?
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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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