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Im wondering did everyone always to be a carer?Ive been doing this for years but for me its always come naturally and was almost expected of me so never got to explore my options through my teenage yearsHow did you get into caring?
hi everyone this was started on the lived experienced side of the forums but i think its a good idea so id love to share it with you guys as well.'i think this is a good way to get to know each other and thats by asking questionsso... ive come up with a f
My daughter, aged 18, has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, it has been difficult on her older sister, 2 years older. She also has a cannibus dependency. Sadly today we were in the courts as the older child caused th
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Hey there, I'm new here, not sure where to start. I've been a full time carer for my mentally handicapped (she has the mind of a 5 year old) great aunt for 2 1/2 years, I have lived with her my whole life but only just taken on this role after my mum pass
I am nearly going blind looking for information I can't find. I'm hoping someone out there can help. My family member has had BP for many years. Most of the time FM is stable but when they're not FM can be ill for about 8-12 weeks. All the meds are double
Both myself and my partner are going through a difficult time. I suffer with PTSD, depression, anxiety, aggoraphobia and body dysmorphia and he suffers with Bipolar 2 and depression and anxiety. Looking at it on paper it probably seems as thou
Hey all, hoping to get some sort of suggestions on what to do and how to deal with my partner. He was in hospital at the start of the year due to a psychotic episode. He was heavily smoking weed and became extremely paranoid that I was cheating and
Has anyone got any knowledge of a Bipolar Disorder support group situated Brisbane South around Logan City preferably. I honestly think my family member would greatly benefit with conversations with people who have managed to tame this disease. I often ge
I have joined this group to help me understand schizophrenia and how I can support my friend. A dear friend was admitted to hospital last Thursday evening, she fainted. But what has come out is that she had psychotic episode and fainted.
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