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I have a big network of other friends who have mental health issues and are consumers. But lately I’ve been feeling the urge to only hang out with my high functioning friends. I’m tired of hearing someone got arrested or has relapsed on abusing substances
Do you think it’s appropriate for a therapist to ask a 75 year old client (me) if she realises that she can’t change the past?I have experienced several red flags from this particular counsellor.She cancelled 4 sessions in a row at the last minute. Once I
Hi everyone, this is my first post but thought I’d reach out as I don’t know where else to ask. my brother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been on a low dose of an antipsychotic for the past 18 months or so. It has led to some neg
Hi everyone, I’ve been wanting to share something and would really appreciate any thoughts or similar experiences. Lately I’ve been stuck in a loop where I keep thinking that maybe I’m the problem in my relationship. I struggle with social anxie
Hi all, Im new here. Feeling lost and unsure about work. I've been very stressed due to work situation then became unwell and had an episode. I've taken a large amount of time off and worried about going back to work. Feel as though people are going to ma
I think about dying almost every day. I'm not at the stage of taking my life but I'm totally over everything. I have ADHD and most likely ASD as well and everything these days over whelms me, including the Recovery Plan Form. I was being supported by a pe
Hi, I am new. I have commented on a couple posts but that is all. You can call me Peaches : ) I would like to know: “How are people able to work full-time with severe mental illness?” I am almost 40 and have not been able to hold down
Hello fellow voyagers, I was diagnosed with ADHD 12 months ago at the age of 51 after having struggled my whole life. I was raised by a single mother who, I believe, has undiagnosed CPTSD from having had a violent drunken father. Luckily for me
Hi, I'm new here, i'm looking for some support I am 33 and I have Epilepsy, mental health issues,Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis, Adenmyosis and Addison's Disease which is a rare endocrine disease that affects approximately 1 in 100,000 people. I've struggled
Hi there have recently been diagnosed with PTSD and it has been challenging to say the least. It's an early diagnosis. Constantly feeling very nauseous and have been put on medication (type edited by moderator) that doesnt seem to be helping with bad anxi
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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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