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I don't think I've done this yet? Anyway, a brief introduction. I live with schizoaffective disorder. That is my current diagnosis. I am well treated overall at this stage and lucky to live in a safe environment.I first suffered depression at 16 or s
Hello, just wantingot introduce myself and my situation and say hello really. So I have been feeling really low for some time now, all of 2021 but have had epoisodes of feeling low in the past. Never diagnosed or medicated just cant get out of bed, o
Hi. Does anyone else rely on ADHD stimulants for clinical depression to make them able to function? I've tried everything, all the meds, Inc ECT. This makes me function but exhausts me. TIA. And you know what, sometimes i don't feel like funct
Where to start? I have only been diagnosed recently but something has not been right ever since I can remember. It feels empowering to finally know why I am an achiever with zero interpersonal connections. I have failed in almost every relationship I
So I am just wanting to connect with people who suffer from BPD and compare notes on treatment and options for therapy. At the moment my battle with BPD and depression seems to be like Ground Hog Day, running day in and day out? Does anyone else with BPD
hiJust joined tonight. Not too sure I've even posted in correct spot. I'd really like to talk. I'm in a really dark place at the moment and feeling pretty alone. Thought it might be helpful to reach out to those going through similar struggles as I'
I am 50 years old - my partner is 6 years younger than me. We are not married but have been together/engaged for almost 23 years. He has a "brother" who is technically his uncle as my partner was brought up by his grandparents. His brother is in mid
Hi im new to this forum my name is bridget i am 30 years old.My nan was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia when she was in her early 20s.My nan didn't have the best upbringing her father passed away from a heart attack when she was 3 years old and
Hi new to this forum, struggling with depression and anxiety especially anxiety- intrusive thoughts, have a few weeks before going back to work and don't think medication working yet, concerned about being able to return to work, super anxious in the morn
I live with schizoeffective disorder At times life is insanely difficult. I'm a single mum of 2. I've very recently been given an NDIS plan. And I'm honestly torn between been so relieved for support and embarrassed. I'm embarrassed about my c
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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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