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I have a 19 year old female relative that is currently struggling with mental illness. First of all, we have no idea what is going on. It started about 5 days ago. Out of no where she kind of snapped. Her mother rushed her to the hospital and while in the
Hi there I need some help. A lot of advice. My brother has a mental health issue, it has been going on for many many years. He has refused help when we (me and my family) have tried to help or get him the help he has needed. He had a trauma when he
I have been reading some of your stories about your battles and must say I am humbled by the strength shown by all of you on some of the issues you face, often alone. This has prompted me to write here probably more so to vent my own problems with my son.
dont know if i have poosted on this section before anyway i am posting for some ideas/guidance/relateable stuff i have siblings in care and i have had a lot of responsiblity over them and i still find that hard to let go of, i cant be there 24/7 for them
Hello people in Carers Forum Land. I've never ventured over here from the lived experience forum and I'm feeling all shy. However, this article landed in my inbox this morning and I thought it would be of interest over here. I don't actually have any fami
I have just joined this group to try & find some answers with regards to my eldest daughter. I have strongly suspected for some time, that she has bipolar, because she has very extreme highs & lows. I have recently found out that she has had an ex
Hi first time poster and scared for my ex. About 2 months ago my partner of 12 yrs. left me. It’s a long story but over the last year or 2 he has pulled away, lost sex drive, stopped socialising, pushed friends away, was never happy, got angry frequently
When my daughter was initially diagnosed with bipolar I got in contact with carers NSW and got some counseling that I stopped because I thought it wasn't helpful. I started to go to a carers support group but it's only one day a month and I have to t
Hello All,How are you? Does anyone have good news stories of their own lives..... after bad MI stories ? I would like very much to read of little steps in recovery……no matter where your journey is. Everyone is so original and courageo
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