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4U2CNew Contributor

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There's a lot to say but I'm new here so I'll just say hello and I'm drained and I'm tired 😅 idk what the go is with what we can and can not say I know I'm annonymous and most things have to be disclosure orientated but I will say I'm diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia then told me 2 years ago may have morphed into schizoeffective and yet nothing done so far, well I took a test on mindspot for a assessment and yeah turns out it's leaning highly towards PTSD so there you go 🙂

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MermaidHairSenior Contributor

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Hello @4U2C welcome to the forums, I'm glad you found us!

You can read our community guidelines here to get more of an idea of what's allowed and expected on the forums but we are a pretty cool and welcoming bunch.

I hope you find it a relatable and supportive space, I look forward to seeing you around 😊

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4U2CNew Contributor

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Thank you!

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MayaBird07Senior Contributor

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Welcome 🙂

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OM108Senior Contributor

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@4U2C

Warm welcome to the forum. Great to meet you here.

There are many ways to engage with the SANE forum and/or get qualified help from SANE...below are some starting points for you.

"People like you" podcast

https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/podcasts

Fact sheets

https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder

Support services including talk to a professional (Available Monday to Friday, 10am - 8pm (AEST/AEDT). SANE’s team of trained staff and volunteers provide free support, information, and resources. Call 1800 187 263.)

https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder

You can also search on the forum for topics that might be of interest and join or follow any conversations that are helpful. So many of us here are on this same healing journey!

We are here to support you so reach out if you have questions.

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