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Hi,I’m new here, I’m really struggling with ruminating thoughts. I suffer with anxiety and at the moment trying to cope with constant rumination and catastrophising the thoughts.When they start I do my breathing, and force myself to think about something
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Hey group, I've had a quick read through other posts and it's comforting to see other people with lived experience like myself. I'm in a really tough place at the moment and am incredibly stuck on getting myself in line with supports both
Hi everyone. I am really glad to have found this forum. I'm 30 and was diagnosed with anorexia in February. I've had disordered eating issues for two years. I'm getting treatment (GP, dietitian and psychologist), and have made huge life changes (mo
Hey. I really don't want to just be remembered as a sad story. I just want to live a normal life. Mental illness is fighting and struggling to get through every single day. It's so exhausting? I went to a trivia night Friday night, I live w
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I have been here before but it's been a long time so thought I should do this bit again. I'm in my mid 60's, have had major depression and dysthymia for decades, treated with Effexor. Have been pretty good until lately. because of family issues. I've reti
Hi everyone, as you are aware I have posted previously under PTSD and Happy Mothers Day. I am 70 years old female. I was born out in the country with two older brothers and a Mum and Dad. I would not say my life was completely bad and I
When my son was 15yo he came to me and said "who are these voices in my head?" The paranoia and psychotic episodes started and at first they were directed towards me. My boy would tell police and doctors "my mum has a hit out on me, she's going to knock 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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