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Hi my son is living with schizophrenia he is 40 and doing reasonably well living alone. He is supported by NDIS. He has problems maintaining support staff. Recently he fell out with his psychosocial recovery coach that he had been OK with for about a year
I've tried not to post but I feel so 'finished'. I don't know what to do. You know I've been determined not to let this situation get the better of me, even though there was little hope of succeeding. And again, I've failed. I don't see any reason to keep
I have been majorly depressed for months now. Seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, taking medication. Been told I'm doing all the right things but still battling this horrible feeling with no hope or relief.. I just want to feel normal again. I hate th
Hello.I'm hoping that I may be able to tap into some of the collective wisdom and life experiences of the good people here. Please excuse any mistakes I may make.I need to find a good psychiatrist and /or clinical psychologist { can be private} a.s.
Hi I'm stressed. Waiting till I'm tired enough to sleep. 9 or 10 pm. May need an anti psychotic.
Hi there everyone I've been awake most of the night thinking about something recent that happened to my nieces It's made me think of something that happened to me as well but I find it really difficult to discuss Even with my th
Hi all, I am new to this forum even though I've been receiving and reading SANE emails for a long time. I wish I'd taken the plunge earlier, but part of my diagnosis stopped me from doing so. My parents first took me to a psychiatrist 42 yrs ago for anore
Hi, New to support page. My spouse has lived with Schizo affective disorder for close to 20yrs now. Generally manages ok, but this year has been erratic and tough and supporting her has been exhausting to say the least. Can anyone recommend op
Hi Our 19 yr old son has been diagnosed with psychosis - 4 months ago. He initially engaged with the psychosis clinic. He did not want us attending the appointments and the Dr's were unable to provide us with the actual diagnosis etc unless our son
Hi All, I am new here and I just want to quickly say thank you for all your posts and comments. What a wonderful forum. The expertise of lived experience is unbelievably brave, helpful, including and poignant. I have more to contribute and questions to po
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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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