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Gypsy7Senior Contributor
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-karma-Senior Contributor
Hi @Gypsy7
I have sent you an email.
Please contact these crisis services before acting on any of your thoughts!
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling
Beyondblue: 1300 22 4636 or web chat
If in immediate danger: 000
We are here to listen 
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Gypsy7 We are all a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Dont be too hard on yourself.
I have thought similar things to your opening post again and again.
There is so much stigma and callousness around. Sorry you had to deal with it at your most vulnerable.
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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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