Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
ariel1Contributor
I’ve just gotten back from Japan 🇯🇵 and it was wonderful but now I’m back in the real world and reducing my medication and resenting my sister and I’m scared of facing work and my busy life and I feel empty. I don’t want to be here not in a suicidal way and I love my partner but just in a way that I want to escape into fantasy that’s why I love watching movies
In response to: Drag
Unknown userMember
Hi @ariel1,
Welcome to the forums! It sounds like it has been a big adjustment being back from your travels in Japan. It must be hard going from those exiciting and new experiences to the challenges you're experiencing in your relationship with your sister and work. I'm sorry to hear you feel empty but glad you have some things you really enjoy like movies.
It's very brave of you to reach out here on the forums. I hope you find them a wonderfully supportive place. I know a few people have got back from travels recently, I wonder how you found the adjustment @MDT and @Shaz51?
Please feel free to explore the forums and introduce yourself here if you would like.
Welcome again and I hope to see you more on the forums 
Tortoiseshell
In response to: Drag
MDTSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Drag
Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @ariel1 and welcome
It does take time to read just back to real life
so glad you are here to talk to us , letting you know that you are not alone
one step at a time my friend and talking about things is good and to remember your own self care too
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.
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.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
