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I’m having a rough time of late. I’ve experienced significant trauma when I was 11 years old and now at near 50 I still suffer from night terrors. I’ve been to therapy for years, use mindfulness techniques and am medicated. Also diagnosed PTSD. Hones
Hi, I'm new here. ( not new to mental health)My issues have been unresolved for many years. It's only the last 3 years that the intensity hit me and I began seeking help. I struggle to not fall back to old havbits. I struggle when I become " stuck" I find
Howdy folks! In lieu of this month's Topic Tuesday, we've decided to kick start an ongoing discussion space to explore the 'Four Fs' of trauma/stress responses - Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn. I'll run through some definitions, post some resour
Hi, Feeling really down following an an anxiety attack re: several flashbacks from about an hour ago. If anyone is on the Forum it would be comforting to chat as I am fairly disconnected from society… Hopw to chat soon 🌸
Hello, I have just been diagnosed with PTSD. Having lived a life not knowing what was wrong with me. Problems with relationships and big blow ups at work, so many jobs lost, family loss. At 60 it's hard to pick-up the fall out from the last episode. 2 mon
My partner has PTSD linked to a previous relationship which was abusive and traumatic due to their previous spouses untreated mental health conditions. The relationship ended with my partner’s trust being abused by the spouse who was unfaithful. This led
Hi! I'm new to this and looking for some advice and support as I'm struggling to understand my partner's behaviour and want to learn more about it. We've been together for ~8 yrs and have a preschooler with another on the way soon. He's always had anxiety
Hi all, my cousin changed cities last year and moved in with me while she gets established. I knew she had been through the trauma growing up but I didn't realise all the different ways PTSD affects her daily life. I've noticed that when I try to d
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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.
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