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Hi Everyone,I am brand new to this site but have been reading and it appears to be very supportive and a caring place. Just wanted today Hi and introduce myself. I'm a 54y.o male,married and have worked in disabilities,mental health and aged care.
I was part of a Facebook support group for eighteen months. In March, I left there because I didn't feel like I was getting enough support when I reached out for help myself. I enjoyed responding to other people, and putting up comics and stuff, but
Hello, I saw an article the other day, from a SANE representative, talking about how Reddit is a terrible forum for suicide intervention.. or anything else meaningful in that regard. They mentioned that SANE has its own forums. I didn't even know tha
Hello, I'm not sure why I sought this site out. Perhaps I had hoped to offer insight to the doubtful and doubt to those caught on insight. In that, I wonder if I'm seeking balance in myself through others, acting vicariously for those I can more easi
Hi, I was hoping someone else has experienced this and can provide some advice. Lately at work I have been having anxiety attacks when I'm in a group of people or even just in a one one conversation. I get this weird fight or flight response / head spasm
Hi there I'm new to this group I have depression PTSD and BPD sometimes I feel like people don't listen or take my opinions seriously I just get told to deal with it or it's all in your head I'm just so frustrated sometimes I wish I wasn't here
Hi all. I hope I've come to the right place to share my concerns with people who may know a little of what it's like to feel how I'm feeling at the moment. It dawned on me with some clarity tonight that i think i am being gaslighted and it's a hard t
I found this by chance when looking online. Not sure if I will stay active or not. I'm not sure of anything at the moment really.I've had depression for as long as i can remember & have been doing ok for a while, but lately things have been going down
HelloI'm a retired single mother of two children - 38 and 33.The 33 year old has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression and for the last three years has been facing a lot of challenges - domestic violence, in and out of jobs, unsuccessful relat
Hi everyone I just found this site yesterday and think it maybe helpful. At the moment I just wanted to say Hi and will use this forum soon, as I am sick at the moment and my brain is scrambled I can't think clearly so I will talk soon. Tha
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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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