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Hi. I was diagnosed with anxiety 7 years ago after a massive break down at work after months of emotional abuse from my boss. I work so hard to get better and for the most part been doing well. How ever I have struggled to talk to people about it and it h
I am 64 - and I have lost hope. I live by myself - (except for my beloved cats) - in a very small town - and they are the only living beings keeping me going. It is too late to have hope - I have messed my life up over and over for years and years &
This is all new to me at the age of 42 I am embarking on a full career change to become a peer support worker in FDV, drug and alcohol addiction, crisis situations. It's a journey that became clear last year to me as I await for spinal surgery to have my
I am struggling - have 'managed' depression for decades but not well at the moment.
Hi. I've recently started a recovery process from addiction, so you could say I am on my own personalised journey. Over the years and as I said I'm in early stages of recovery and also been diagnosed with several illnesses and disabilities. Over the years
Hi there! Well done on taking a step towards greater mental health, because to stay sane, it's important to stay social 🙂 If you go through a prolonged amount of time without reaching out, you miss out opportunities for others to provide t
Hi, my name is Sophia, and I have autism, anxiety, intellectual disability and depression. I am looking for people to be able to message about life and mental health experiences.
Hi allFirst post:Our family is now in the very happy position of planning an overseas trip with our son who has schizophrenia and was last in hospital in December 2023. Has anyone else had any experience with finding travel insurance with this as a pre-ex
I wonder who has helpful ideas about suffering panic attacks in the mornings? For many years I have suffered from depression and anxiety and have had professional help in the past which has worked somewhat but not with good results with medications. Many
Hi, New here. I am 30 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD. On top of ADHD, I also suffer from anxiety. I joined to forum because I feel alone with my struggles. Anyways, while my ADHD diagnosis changed my life, I am still deal
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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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