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I hate ChristmasI hate SantaI hate lightsI hate all the awkward questions and people feeling sorry for you being alone at Christmas. I hate the crowded shopping centres with kids running loose and parents on their phonesI hate Christmas,
for those moments or topics that dont feel like they need the space of a whole thread Making friends is hard. I respect healthy phone boundaries, I do not expect instant gratification. However when someone takes days or even weeks to respond to
Hi, okay — please bear with me while I try to put my thoughts into words. I’ve been on the NDIS since 2016 and I’ve always had a psychologist through them. Recently I lost my psychologist because NDIS still doesn’t recognise my Dissociative Identity
I am prone to experiencing alot of nightmares and sleep disturbances. Often ill dream about whatever is stressing me out, and it'll amalgamate into one of my recurring nightmare themes. Usually abandonment, and not being able to be heard. Sometimes I get
Hello all 😁 Free Online Webinar ~ starting October 28th ~ 3-day event My boss shared this link with me earlier, and I am so grateful that she did, so I had to share it with the SANE community. My boss and I are both fans of Dr Gabor M
I am unsure why I still sometimes miss my husband who treated me and my sons terribly.He was mentally unwell and abused multiple substances but there was a good side to him despite all the awful things which occurred.I also suffer guilt about him being is
Hello SANE community 😁 It's been months since I last logged in to read discussions and to share information I have found helpful in my healing journey. I am about to log out, but I wanted to share this before I do. The following is from trauma
Hi all Just signed up to these forums just now as my mental health is circling the drain. I was diagnosed with BPD, GAD & mod depression back in 2019 after having mental health problems my entire life (I'm 49 this yr). Getting the diagnosis
Im not sure how to put my thoughts into words but im going to try to get a few things out. I have been bottling things up the last few weeks, I feel teary yet I feel so numb and empty. I feel a weight on me to keep pushing myself to say afloat
I am just wondering if there is anyone here who has DID or OSDD where they have had integration of some or all parts (alters) and who is willing/able to talk about it
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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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