Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Discuss and seek relationship advice.
Hi, I’m in a bit of a place at the moment where I feel like I’ll never have safe and close relationships. I’ve just had a couple of people I really trusted, and relied on for support, hurt me deeply. I was wondering if anyone was willing to share if
Hello SANE community, I'm new to the forums and have used the hotline for a few years now. My background is trauma and BPD. I apologise if I'm posting in the wrong section, as I mentioned before, I'm new to this.I'm writing to ask if there are others
Hi I have bipolar affective disorder and I started a relationship about 2 months ago with a man whos amazing. He has been lovely kind and considerate. We have discussed being in a serious partnership, moving in, marriage and having children in the future.
I am finding it really hard to cope my whole family have walked away from me and now my daughter has taken the grandchildren away from me I feel so lost I don't know what I have done to deserve this I love them all deeply and would never disrespect or hur
How I'm feeling right now. I've been dating my partner for a little over a year. It started off amazing and healthy. I thought I was alright as I had done a lot of work on my self esteem; but it seems it wasn't enough. Just silly little things I bring up
I haven't shared on a platform like this in a really long time, but it worked for me then and I'm hoping it might now too.What I know is a tiny and absurd issue is taking over my head and making me incredibly anxious and I find it affecting my relationshi
Hi all, new here. I'm 36 and diagnosed bpd and adhd, still trying to get asd diagnosis. Have 2 kids with asd, adhd, one with bpd. Have had major depression since 14, and have felt ugly but also stunning my whole life. I can't handle partners looking
I’ve had bad trauma all my life. Single last 8 years- suffered mental breakdown & PTSD after. Get depressed now and again. Mood goes up n down. I had a great male friend who we both got very close ( still am) until yesterday I sent a horrible nasty me
This feels impossible to explain without being able to describe particular details (as that would go against the rules). I no longer have any counselling sessions left and I'm unable to talk to family or friends about my concerns. I feel scared I'm g
I’ve just decided tonight to break up with my partner. He changes within seconds and has a problem with alcohol. He frequently calls me terrible names, and I have been in “this place” with him over and over since we met over two years ago. I never even kn
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.
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.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
