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HI Everyone, this is my first time on any forum so a bit nervous discussing this. i have been diagnosed with OCD and GAD and have personality traits of BPD too. i am not sure whether this is my fear or what but i really struggle with trusting frien
Hi, I’m a 53 woman from vic who up until late 2019 seemingly had a good life. Marriage,job,own home, 3 kids. Fast forward to today and I have lost the lot. I now rent with 88 yr old dad, can’t stick at a job and pretty self isolate all day long. I have ma
Feeling very depressed. just need a hug. I don't know why I am here. can't sleep again. in pain had enough.
Hi,I'm new to the forum. I'm hoping to connect with other carers who might be in a similar situation and maybe have messages of hope or have had a positive outcome for their family member in a similar situation. My son has been unwell for 9 ye
Hi, I just joined to get support and insight from others about a specific situation I am going through. It is however to do with my partner and intimacy and I’m not sure if I’m allowed to talk about what I need to (sex). I’ve read the guidelines but
Hi I'm Steve1981 [Edited by moderator], I have spent most of my life in and out of prison and addicted to drugs and alcohol. I have been out of jail for one year and clean and sober. I would love to say life is good but it's not. I have been dealing with
Hi, I'm new here. I'm feeling lost and am not used to chat forums. I've had a bit of a look around, but a lot of what I can see seems old (2021, 2022??). I think I'm missing something. Any advice? My son (21 yo) recently attempted suicide, after many
Hello, I'm Tracey1971 [Edited by moderator], I am 53 yrs young. I have been an anxiety and panic disorder sufferer for around 35 years now. I had sever panic disorder and severe phobias back in my teens, during my 20s I learnt how to cope with the anxiety
Hi I'm T-4.I'm from Sydney's North West.I'm excited to begin by sharing my so far mental health journey which started when I was a teenager, now 55. I was formally diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder by Private Psychiatrist in 2016, commenc
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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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