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KayteiiNew Contributor
Hi, im new here. I find life extremely overwhelming as im dealing with the loss of my mum who died In April, she was my only real support. Due to past DV im really isolated as i dont trust easily and have ptsd. Most of the time i feel hopeless and just want to give up. I see my therapist weekly and attend DBT weekly. It does help but then i just go back to being hopeless because of how alone I am.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Kayteii
Sorry for the loss of your mother. It can be harder to grieve someone we love.
Its great you have counsellor and DBT.
I am hopeless at social stuff too ... but these forums have helped ... bit by bit ... over time ... getting to know people ... then practising in real life.
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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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