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Hi all, Only just googled this because it's been an on-and-off thing for me, not sure if agoraphobia is it but seems to fit... I feel like I've been doing quite a lot of positive things lately, focusing on eating better and doing short body scan
New to the forums. Hoping to get support or discussions with people who’s loved one living with mental health have selected to estrange themselves from family. It is a bit like a missing person - no closure, no openings. 3 random facts abt myself as sugge
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HiThis is my first time posting.I am a single parent and carer for my elderly parents. I just cancelled my holidays for the 3rd time. My daughter and I were meant to be heading to visit family in the NSW border zone (from Queensland). I have had a br
Hi,I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, I did a search and found nothing, but "A Safe Haven has been set up in Wollongong to give those experiencing suicidal distress a place to seek refuge and support." The drop-in centre opened on May 26th
After many years of my husband struggling with substance abuse, depression and anxiety, I have finally decided to take some objective steps to look after myself. It's scary as it means not trying to fix things but I think I now see my attempts to help hav
Hi everyone,I'm new here thought I'd say hi, introduce myself and ask a few questions. I'm 19 and I have a few mental illnesses but I seem to be acquiring a bit of a collection. I've had anxiety most my life, depression for about 4 years and bpd for a whi
I listen to a lot of pod casts and I was listening and enjoying this one about this guy who is a habitual liar and dates multiple women online - he didn't do it for money and he isn't aggressive - it's just he can't help himself from lying and pretending
@BPDSurvivor , Hello! Just checking in.. miss BPD has been doing ok.. few wobbles but I'm on edge waiting for the fall.She has been getting herself through the wobbles but it feels like a fall is on its way.. Waiting to catch her is hard but harder s
Hi, I'm new here. I couldn't think of a name so I just called myself FridaKahlo*. I'm in my late 40's and I have had depression and anxiety for more than 30 years. I think I also have post-traumatic stress disorder. The last few days have
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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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