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Hello My son is married, with 3 kids. Growing up we were close until he hit late teens and spiralled out of control in drug and criminal activities. I supported, cared and in somewhat enabled him by bailing him out. When I initiated tough love he excluded
Hi all, My mum has been in and out of hospital so many times the last few yrs due to her mental heath. But, this year she has been in almost every month she has admitted herself then been let out to go home then within a week or two back in. After re
How does one deal with seeing their mum beaten up as a kid. I still carry this burden on my shoulders day to day. I know that my dad's behaviour was not right and I am aware of it.
Hi,I'm thinking about suicide, not because I suffer from a Mental Health Issue, but because I have a wide range of health issues that prevent me from actually living, working, or doing anything meaningful. A major part of having all these physical health
Hi,This is my first time posting in SANE forum.. There's so many things I want to talk about, but I'll try to keep it short as possible.I'm an international graduate student studying electrical engineering in Australia. It's been 6 years since I left my h
Hello everyone. I recently did a post on Telepathy hoping to learn if others had also had experiences of it, so I am writing now as a follow-up. As previously mentioned I do not consider self-talk, telepathy and 'hearing voices' to be the same
We're not good at this introduction thing.New to the forum.3 things about myself:1. PTSD2. Enjoy nature3. Don't like humans So that's it. Introduction done.
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I am currently dealing with anxiety and depression. I have ongoing issues with drugs and alcohol and also have some pretty full on health issues which play with my mental health. I have fallen out with my family, h
My sister became involved with a foul individual about 7 years ago. In the two years between 2017-2019, she left him twice. I was closest to the situation, and the abusive texts and other fall out spilled over into my life. She is with him again, an
Hello All, My wife has severe depression and anxiety and I am looking for advice on how to best support her. She is a fiercely independent intelligent woman who does not usually want others to do things for her or relunctant to try something she believes
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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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