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A family member that is the subject of my posts on here throws the word narcissist around very freely about many people she interacts and clashes with. She is in fact very much a narcissist herself. I often find that people who over use this word are gene
Just so damn lonely.65 kids all gone. Mum is 91 Thanks be to God I don't live with her. Her greatest wish is to have servants.Being inlockdown am doing it all on my own.I miss seeing my friends and having the freedom to have a day out. I
Hello new friendsJust new here and starting to really struggle during the Sydney lockdown. I know I should feel lucky that I still have a job and a roof over my head. I know many others are in much, much worse situations. So I guess Im here for two reason
Hi allmy son is nearly 13yo, in his first year of high school, & struggling to stay engaged whilst home learning. He has suffered OCD for several years & it's worse now, to the point he won't sleep in his own bed at all (he is sleeping with me). H
Hi guys. I've been struggling a lot lately. I have tried to reach out to a few people, whom I thought would listen and support me, only to have it thrown back at me. I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster ride which I sent to be stuck on.I have got to the sta
Hi, I'm new to this but wanted to share my story. Growing up I had to cope with my older sister with BPD and depression. She would lash out all her anger at me and physically abuse me. That was just a normal day in my childhood. She would be yel
Hi, I'm a person with the lived experience/diagnosis of bipolar 1, been diagnosed for a few years now. 3 interests are podcasts, walking, and movies. Look forward to reading other peoples stories, and offering some help when I can, as I'm in a s
I've been struggling with my mental illness for many many years, and it's only been the last few years that I've been reasonably 'stable' - still with a few tough times. But the continued lockdown in Victoria is completely derailing me.. I feel like almos
Hi, it's me, FridaKahlo. I changed my username. I haven't been on here for a few days. I had a technical problem with resetting my password but it looks like it's worked now. I changed my username because I never liked it. I only chose it
I have been struggling with mental health since i was in year seven. I have autism wich at times i love because of the way my brain works and others i hate becuse of the same reason. I have never talked on a forum to others that struggle with mental healt
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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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