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Hi there, I hope everyone is coping okay, whether you're struggle yourself or care for someone who is struggling. Recently my girlfriend has been diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 while inpatient in a psychiatric unit. I'm not super familiar w
As a carer, I find it worrying and scary when left to deal with my son's serious mental issues when the professional people and clinic will not support him. How am I meant to cope?
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Hi, this is not a situation many people will find themselves in. Both my Husband and I work in a rural mental health service. My husband is diagnosed with BPAD and Anxiety. When he is in crisis he is treated by the service we work in which presents issues
Hi.I have complex PTSD, with agoraphobia.I have little help as most therapies are not available here.I have 4 cats and a dogI have a degree in biomedical science, but I have never been able to work.I feel guilty and ashamed most of the time, very is
To those who are reading this, hello and i wish you clarity, understanding and positivity no matter which point of your journey you are in. A little about me and what brought me to saneforums.org I have almost completed a certificate 3 in commun
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums. I've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for the past 2.5 years, but it's got a lot worse in the past year. I've been on every mood stabiliser, so many anti-psychotics and even tried off-label treatments. I've pretty m
Hello, I'm new to the forum and found it while looking for support as I am a emotional eater. I'm almost 49 and have 3 kids and 3 dogs. I go between liking my body to loathing it. I walk 7k most days but this year I have been suffering w
Hi everyone l have just joined this forum and lm looking forward to speaking with people who are struggling to support a loved one. I have a daughter with bpd ptsd major depression and anxiety
I recently broke up with my ex of 15 months, i suspected and had confirmed that he was cheating on me (with escorts as well as others, i have a STI because of him), i gave him 5 chances and now i am done. Since the split he has trashed my car and has thro
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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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