Our stories
New to the Lived Experience Forum? Start here. A place to introduce yourself, read the stories of people like you and share your own experience
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The Lived Experience Forum has hundreds of discussions on the experience of complex mental health issues. They're organised under these seven topics — click one to find discussions on that theme.
Our stories
New to the Lived Experience Forum? Start here. A place to introduce yourself, read the stories of people like you and share your own experience
Posts 146264
Looking after ourselves
Coping strategies. Self-care tips. Goals and how to reach them. Celebration and motivation. Supporting ourselves and each other. All the things that help.
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Social Spaces
Relax and unwind with Forum friends. Drop in for fun, or a friendly chat. Say good morning to the other members or share the experience of some of your favourite hobbies or interests.
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Something’s not right
All about struggles, not coping, having a rough time or challenges with diagnoses. Ask questions, ask for help, offer support, share your knowledge and experience.
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Useful resources
Services, tools, new research, treatments, technologies, books, websites. Ask for resources or post helpful ones you’ve found.
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Special Events
Check this space out for ‘Topic Tuesday’ and other special Forums events. Read past event discussions and see what’s coming soon!
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Better Off With You
Comment on the Better Off With You Suicide Prevention Campaign Pilot which features real stories of people with experiences of suicidal thoughts and actions from two communities within Sydney and Northern Queensland.
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Lived Experience
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