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Shaz512 weeks ago

Saturday Soiree -- 6th June 2026

Hello Everyone 😍 @FridgeMagnet , @Icaruslanded , @Dimity , @AlwaysMyself , @MissGremlin , @heartathome , @Meowmy , @creative_writer , @Appleblossom

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Shaz512 weeks ago

Friday Coffee and Chat -- 5th June 2026

@Dimity , @Chasingsunsets , @Cuddlebear , @heartathome , @Cat34 , @Emelia8 , @NightFury , @MissGremlin , @Blackcloud @Appleblossom , @Realness ,

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Shaz513 weeks ago

Sunday Coffee and Chat-- 31st May 2026

hello everyone Sitting here in nature @StuF

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Shaz513 weeks ago

Saturday soiree-- 30th may 2026

Welcome @tyme

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Shaz513 weeks ago

Friday Coffee and Chat -- 29th May 2026

Hello @NightFury , @Dimity , @Chasingsunsets , @heartathome , @Rosepetal96 , @Blackcloud @GezzaP , @DownMoreThanUp , @Appleblossom , @Realness ,

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Shaz513 weeks ago

Thursday Coffee and Chat-- 28th may 2026

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Shaz514 weeks ago

Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 24th May 2026

Hello Everyone 😍 @Chasingsunsets , @Blackcloud , @Emelia8 , @tyme , @lonemushroom , @heartathome , @Glisten , @MissGremlin , @GezzaP , @Spirit_

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Shaz514 weeks ago

Saturday soiree-- 23rd may 2026

Hello everyone 😍A bit late But let the party begin @tyme , @Dimity , @Chasingsunsets @jynx

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Shaz514 weeks ago

Friday Coffee and Chat -- 22nd May 2026

Hello everyone it is Friday again anyone like a cuppa and a chat xx@Dimity , @DogMan79 , @Chasingsunsets , @tyme , @Cuddlebear , @ENKELI , @Blackcloud , @GezzaP , @Lapi

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Lapis_Anteaterlast month

Post Your Pets

Hey everyone, I thought it would be fun to share our pets. The top dog is Ellie and the bottom dog is Korra. Ellie is meant to be a Australian cattle dog cross and Korra is meant to be a Kelpie cross. They are 8 and 7. Please share a photo of y

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Shaz512 months ago

What has been your highlight today, no matter how big or small? Come share 🫶

Hello everyone 😍 I love taking photos and would really like to share and see what you've come across. Something that made you smile, sparked your interest, or simply caught your eye. For me, it’s all the little things that count on the hard

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littlemissme2 months ago

Watch the Recording // Webinar // You are not alone – real stories of recovery and resilience

You are not alone – real stories of recovery and resilience brings together lived experience voices from across Australia to share honest reflections on what recovery can look like over time — from planning and learning, to taking steps forward. T

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Flutterbug93 months ago

Unique and passionate interests/hobbies

This thread has created following a recent chat with @Jynx a thread where everyone is welcome to share about their unique hobbies and/or interests. topics and things that people may not have talked about or shared outside the

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Shaz514 months ago

Coffee and Chat

Hello Friends how are you going today Here for you if you like a coffee and a chat @Pely @Joyday @Thankyouniverse Hello and welcome @lil_green_clock @UniiQue , @JustWhelmed ,

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Shaz515 months ago

Our Gardens

Hello @TeaPositive @Ramman @Rana8 , @Determined @wermonastring @lil_green_clock @Junee @EJ , @ks @JR489 @HappyEmu @ForestBat @Farwaa123 @Cheekychick158 @Fullofhope79

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NightFury5 months ago

The Creative Writing Corner

"There is no greater power on this earth, than story," Libby Bray Why hello there! I've been discussing with @Jynx and @AuntGlow the fact that I used to write a lot as a child - pages and pages of imagination, and wonderous s

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Captain246 months ago

Wind-down Wednesday

This time of year can be difficult for a lot of people for many different reasons. Some find joy and some find loneliness and pain.During this time we need to look out for ourselves. I struggle with self-care but as my psych put it yesterday it’s about ma

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avant-garde7 months ago

Self-care Toolkit

I was listening to the radio the other day and they were talking about Christmas and how families sometimes send care packages from home... but it got me thinking, I don't get care packages but I have my various survival kits, like for the den

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Ru-bee8 months ago

SANE Voices Newsletter - Edition #2

Hello forumites! We're thrilled to release edition #2 of SANE Voices, our SANE forums newsletter. Just like the first, this newsletter was created by forum members for forum members and we’d like to give another huge thank you to all who contributed.

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MissGremlin8 months ago

Silly Sock Space!

This is the place to really put your foot in it! Do you own a pair or several pairs of funky socks? This is the space to share them, we wanna see your whacky socks no matter how crazy they are 😂. I myself love my crazy socks and have quite

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Chasingsunsets10 months ago

What has been your highlight today, no matter how big or small? Come share 🫶

Hi everyone! This is my first ever forum post so do hope it lands where it’s meant to 🤣 Most days, I like to find a highlight 😊. Usually, that means during a walk with my dog, I try to spot something different, something cool or something that brings

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RiverSeal12 months ago

Hearing voices and psychosis 🗯️

Hey Forums friends, If you are like me and you have experienced hearing voices and maybe even had a psychotic episode, then this is a thread to share your experiences and have discussions! I have shared some of my story and recovery journey

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Ru-beelast year

How to Create a SANE Forums Account

Hello! For those who are interested in the SANE forums, maybe you have spent some time taking a look around and reading threads and are now wondering how to get involved, here’s a quick guide for how to sign up and sign in to the SANE forums. Let’s

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AuntGlowlast year

✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

Hello lovely people, I have been reflecting on some ways we can support you all through our recovery-oriented way of connecting on the forums, and thought that creating a weekly intention setting/reflection conversation could be really helpful. 🥰 Intentio

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Jynxlast year

How To: Recovery Focused Posting

Hi there SANE Forums Fam! This how-to guide was designed to help you post to the forums and create safety for yourself and others when talking about those tough topics, such as suicidal ideation and self-harm related thoughts and urges.

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Oaktreelast year

Hobbies and Projects

@tyme @Jynx @Ru-bee @RiverSeal @rav3n @Jlol @Glisten @ENKELI @Former-Member @Shaz51 @TAB @Meowmy @Former-Member @The-red-centaur @StuF @Former-Member @Captain24 @MJG017

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Oaktree2 years ago

How To

If you are new to Sane, Welcome! On this thread I am going to leave some instructions for your first experiences in posting to help you out. I am still learning so I will ask others for help with these instructional posts. Nice to have

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Daisydreamer4 years ago

Welcome! Introduce yourself here 🙂

New here? Welcome to the SANE Forums! We are so happy you found us and have joined our wonderful community. There are lots of people here like you, who can understand what you might be going through and offer valuable peer support. Yo

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jessie29 | New Contributor | Last message 5 days ago

My current journey

Hey! I am a 29 year old music producer and songwriter (edited by moderator) I’ve had a rough couple of months. My Nan killed herself, on Mother’s Day I finally told my mum never to talk to me again, I’m seperating from my husband and 3 weeks ago I was r**

Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harmCreated 5 days ago

Shaz51 | Senior Contributor | Last message 4 days ago

Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 14th June 2026

Hello everyone 😍😎 @MissGremlin , @NightFury , @Nala2022 , @Lapis_Anteater @Chasingsunsets , @Cuddlebear , @heartathome , @DownMoreThanUp , @Rosepetal96 ,

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Cat34 | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 days ago

Hello

Hi everyone,Having a quiet day at home today. Hope you are all well.Cheers@cat34

Social spaceCreated 6 days ago

Appleblossom | Senior Contributor | Last message 6 days ago

Safe Havens closing - sad news

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/safe-haven-mental-health-clinics-close-northern-nsw/106779366 So sorry to see this. I had been heartened by Safe Havens as a recent initiative. The set up and dismantling costs are ridiculous. S

Advocating for changeCreated 6 days ago

Shaz51 | Senior Contributor | Last message 5 days ago

Saturday Soiree -- 13th June 2026

hello everyone 😎😍what is everyone doing this weekend it is very wet here today so having a quiet day inside 😊Coffee time here all day if anyone wants the join me and have a chat has been a very long week, but I am finally here 😍pl

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downnout | New Contributor | Last message 6 days ago

Feeling hopeless

When feeling low it’s hard to not have bad thoughts

Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harmCreated 6 days ago

cantcope85 | Contributor | Last message 4 days ago

Another night, another no sleep

So im really crushing this depression thing atm. Im so lost and flat and broken. Again I didnt sleep cant get my brain to switch off. Its never ending. I want to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Something’s not rightCreated 6 days ago

ManeTeddy | Contributor | Last message 5 days ago

evening

yaay found me something to do but theres still something bothering

Our storiesCreated 7 days ago

Icaruslanded | Senior Contributor | Last message 5 days ago

How to Drive a Bus/Your Life

I was fortunate to do some training driving a full sized bus. At first, the sheer size of the thing can be a little overwhelming and because buses have the front wheels behind the driver and a big arse at the end, you have to learn how to turn correctly a

Recovery ClubCreated last week

Wennie | Senior Contributor | Last message last week

Monsters

Monsters Monsters come a runningFrom the very deepThat can seem so realAnd at times I cannot sleepThe come from the cornersOf my fragile mindAnd I don’t know whyThe can be so unkindI try and fight themTo keep them at bayBut they can be so strongThat

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