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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello my wonderful friends
how is everyone going on this Saturday
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
My mum had bipolar. My dad had generalised anxiety disorder and depression @creative_writer . I have lots of other relatives with MI. My sister thinks she is perfect but she has a violent temper and is as stubborn as a mule so not sure she has escaped the MI.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@creative_writer thanks for sharing. A lot of insight. Helps a lot to understand MI and how to manage.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yes seems to run in families very strongly @creative_writer About to get in bed here. Was falling asleep watching TV. Puss is on the bed waiting for me to get in, Got up early this morning. I’m having cataract surgery next month (left eye) and in July (right eye). Luckily most of the cost is covered by my health insurance.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@creative_writer hey creative writer, I am going through a rough patch
I had a mentor for work when I was young for years. He was very supportive. Then I became independent of him for more than ten years. Recently he came to me to borrow large sum of money which I had to pay tax. He never gave it back to me. It's been more than two months. Today he said he hasn't got any money to pay me. A bit stressed. Guess I learn the hard truth ha
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I went to sleep quickly @creative_writer , but woke up early. Will try to get some more sleep eventually.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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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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