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Hello everybody.[Name edited by moderator] I was a National Servicemen from July 1969until July 1971. I underwent my training at 2RTB Puckapunyal, andwas posted to Enoggera as a Clerk Technical with 24 ConstructionSquadron RAE. I didn't serve any time ove
I have c-ptsd, profound depression, chronic anxiety and agoraphobia. I am completely unable to function. I can barely ever leave my house. When I try i start shaking really badly, I get really bad chest pains, I can hardly breath, the world starts spinnin
Hi new here, just over a year of sobriety, 48 yrs young, 3 adult children, 2 grandkids, diagnosed BPD in my early 30s and while I'm pretty self aware still struggle with relationships, anxiety and depression, hoping all of this will help me cope better 😬
hello im new here im 24 from northern territory grow up in perth waim deaf and I have language disorder and 1first my language is Auslan im not good at making sense I hope anyone understand im saying im struggle with words thank you
I will keep it short. I went to police to ask for a domestic violence liaison officer yet I was referred to community mental health and vertically treated.very soon after in addition to schizoaffective (which is not right, I am Bipolar and Autistic) I rec
Hello fellow SANE users,I am a 29 year old male that lives in Melbourne VIC. I enjoy having nice conversations with people but can have trouble finding people I can bond with, I was in a 5 year co dependent anxious attachment style relationship that ended
Hi. I have lived with depression for a long time. On reading a book on depression I was reminded of the value of peer support. I experienced a face to face group some time ago and found it useful. Unfortunately there are no such groups near me so I though
Hello Forum Members,This is my first post, and I am not even sure what to write, I've been trying to run things through my head for a few hours as to how to begin. I am a 56 year old male and have only just re-entered society following 12 years in prison
Hello,I previously wrote my first post, but I believe it was removed by the IT administrative team when they rectified a technical issue with my account profile.I have joined & become a member & customer service user of Sane Australia for the purp
Hi everyone,I'm new here, and joining an online forum is new to me too. I guess I've always found it easier to express myself through writing than by saying things out loud.Lately, I've been feeling a bit lost, in my relationships, my job, and even within
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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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