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Hi everyone I have problems with fears of various things and phenomena... I know intellectually that there is nothing real about these fears, but I can't help it... I am taking treatment and I hope that I can just speak out here about the painful thi
16 years ago I lost my 3 children to a house fire ever since then my life has been a living hell for the first 2 years after the fire I drank every day from the time I woke up until I dropped drunk, my marriage of 14 years fell apart and I even tried to e
Hey all,I'm Capricorn84, and it's been six years since my first episode and diagnosis (schizophrenia).I lost my 11year career as a teacher but have found a new profession in a similar line of work. Been reading about the discrimination that others have ex
I am new this forum. I don't know wher to start. I suddenly have got sick with a massive blown up in my head end of 2020, still waiting for a clear diagnosis from the neurology dept. What I know about me is I'm not functioning as who I am. "I am just tire
I am new this forum. I don't know wher to start. I suddenly have got sick with a massive blown up in my head end of 2020, still waiting for a clear diagnosis from the neurology dept. What I know about me is I'm not functioning as who I am. "I am just tire
Hi everyone, I only came across this website, and looks to be amazing! I have a dilemma that I need help with please. I have told my employer that I have depression, and I want to go off my medication under the doctors gui
Hi I am new here. I have a 15yo daughter diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD and now suspected bipolar. We are currently on a wait list for two clinics for treatment one for the depression and anxiety the other specifically for the OCD. we have b
Hello everyone. I happened to chance about the SANE website this evening and felt an enormous relief. I may now be able to share experiences with others in a similar situation. Do any of you have a BPD parent? Mine is also elderly which adds additio
Hi Everyone,I was recently involved in a car accident where I was driving and ive had, what I'm now being told was a panic attack, which is when a motorbike has hit the back of my car. The man on the motorbike ended up dying at the scene. The only people
So over the public system denying any help mostly talking about the hospitals they blankly refuse it's so messed up and you're lucky if you get a public therapist for a year that knows what they're doing it's gotten so bad I've started lying about my bpd
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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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