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Hi. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for most of my life. At the moment the depression is bad. My marriage is going downhill. I have no friends any more and no one to talk to. I just feel so alone and overwhelmed caring for my little kids too.
I am 64 years old and suffer from Adult Seperation Anxiety, I have had this for quite a few years.I have even be hospilized due to my depression .My daughter recently returned home and I have not be able to get ontop of my saddness. My famil
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I never understood what depression & anxiety were. I still don't. Based on my readings on other people's experiences, I might have it. Seeking professional help has been put off for years because I don't want to be a part of the statistics. I'm s
Hi there, I am new here and just wanted to say hi and introduce myself a little. I'm a 34 year old woman who has a wonderful husband and a mum to a 12 year old son who is my world. My family are the most important part of my life and I take a lot of
Hello . I'm not sure if I know what to do. I am a middle child ( 48 ) ... I have 2 older siblings ( 53 & 51 ) plus 1 younger ( 41 ). My Mum passed away last July after a long battle with Lewy Body Parkinson's and dementia. I've only just r
Hi, I'm new here. A little about me, I have worked and studied in Aged care, Disability, Mental Health and Indigenous Health for close to 10 years. I have been a carer for family members at different times throughout my life including caring fo
I am new to this group. My son struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. He is 14 years old. I'm looking forward to providing and receiving support through this group. Thanks in advance! Kizzy
Hi, I don't know how to start. I've been experiencing major depression and anxiety most of my life but it's come back with a vengeance since I started dating again. I have a feeling it's partly due to my living situation and insecurities I 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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