Isolated

Yeah I understand but unfortunately I'm not comfortable with sharing publicly ,it wouldn't be helpful .I gave it a shot and tried my best.

This is probably not the place for me so I won't post anymore .

Hi and welcome, @Steven78 .

I hope you won't leave just yet...I'm sorry you feel so isolated.

Was it some mental health help you were looking for? You can go to your GP and ask for a Mental Health Care Plan. This would entitle you to 10 (20 during Covid) subsidised sessions with a psychologist per year. There is a long wait (maybe 6 months) to get in at the moment due to all the demand, but at least you could get on the waiting list.

You can also type any topic into the Search bar above (like 'depression', 'isolated', 'anxiety', etc.)

I hope you will stick around...

Hey @Steven78 firstly welcome to the forums. I’m sorry that you don’t feel comfortable enough to share here and that you are feeling really isolated. I can confirm that it’s a really safe place and everyone is really welcoming and friendly.

I hope that you will give it a go.

🎀

Hi @Steven78

I really hope you stick around. As @Bow says this is a really safe space. Everyone's story is different and no one judges. There is so much help and support here.

Hope to see you again

Hanami 💮

Hi @Steven78,

Welcome to the forums. My name is FloatingFeather and I am one of the peer support workers at SANE. You made the first step in reaching out. The forums are a great place to talk, discuss your feelings and thoughts in a safe, non-judgemental environment. We have a lot of amazing members that are very supportive and wise.

It's okay to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. There is no pressure, just support and understanding when and if you are ready. One of the good things at SANE is that we are all anonymous.

Another way to get support is the SANE Support Centre which is a free service available from 10am-10pm Monday to Friday. We have counsellors and peer support workers available to support you via phone (1800 18 7263) or webchat.

Some people are comfortable sharing their story easily and for some people it can be extremely difficult. A very close friend of mine sat with something for many years that upset her because it took a long time for her to trust and build up the courage to tell someone. Just know we are here if you ever feel like you want to talk.

Best wishes,

FloatingFeather

Hi @Steven78,

My name is Rhye and I'm one of the Peer Support Workers here in the forums, it's really nice to meet you 😊

I hear you when it comes to living with a complex mental health issue and feeling like there isn't any help out there. It took me a lot of work searching (and many years) before I found the right help for me. Just as some background, the peer workers here in the Forums all have a lived experience of complex mental health too.

When I first started in the Forums I was reluctant to share my personal journey (even though it was my job to do that!) and over time I came to find that this was a safe place to share. That said, it's different for everyone – some people are just happy to read along, and that's okay too.

I hope it's okay to ask, but I was wondering what brought you to the SANE forums? Some of our members find us with a Google search, others are referred by a counsellor etc, and we all have our own background story to what we might be looking for when joining such a community 😊

Look forward to hearing from you.

Rhye☘️