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Hi there @Mother1 ,

I'm sorry to hear about how difficult things are for you right now. I can hear how confusing it is.

When you mentioned dust mites, do you mean while coming off drugs, he was seeing dust mites everywhere (which weren't really there)?

My brother in law had years and years of heavy drug use. While coming off the drugs, he was often in a state of psychosis and saw things that were not really there. He would also hear things all the time and this troubled him a lot. To help, he has been prescribed anti-psychotics. However, because he is able to take them, he doesn't need depot injections.

My brother in law is much better now. He will need medication for life, but it's better than being on illicit drugs.

And of course, there are side effects of taking meds, however, they have a choice between medication or illicit drugs. My brother in law has three young children. He can't afford to be unwell for them.

I hope I'm making a bit of sense.

Hello, I'm new to the site. I care for my 22year old daughter who has anxiety depression and ptsd. I'm interested if anyone has experience with intranasal k*** [edited by moderator]. Thanks

Hey @Jules62 ,

Welcome to the forums.

I'm sorry to hear your daughter anxiety, depression and ptsd. It must be challenging at times.

I just wanted to let you know that while members can share their experiences, they won't be able to name specific medications (as part of our Community Guidelines - SAFETY ).

You are more than welcome give the general name of medications such as anti-depressants, anti-psychotic or pain-killer.

I also hope that these forums will provide some emotional support for you at this time.

Kindest, tyme

Is your daughter linked in with any supports? @Jules62

Yes, psychologist, OT and has just been just approved for NDIS. It is a challenge to get her to initiate independence due to her anxiety. I have tried so many times to be independent but she relies on me too much

Does she have a support worker who can spent time with you too @Jules62 . I recognise that it is a lot on you as a sole carer, especially as NDIS is about supporting her independence.

Does she utilise services such as KidsHelpline 1800 55 1800 (up to 25 year olds)?

It sounds like you are doing what you can. Please look after yourself in the meantime.

Hello to all,

My 22 y.o son was diagnosed bipolar a couple of years ago. Was a steep learning curve navigating the Mental Health support landscape and just the whole thing... I found this forum as I'm feeling completely useless as to how to help him find full time work. (he works part time in fast food service atm). He's been doing ok this year - finished a cert IV at TAFE and got his drivers licence but now he's at an impasse and is struggling again to move in any direction. So I see there's already a few questions about emplyment etc so I'll look at those threads but just wanted to say Hello here too.

Hello!

I'm the partner of someone with Dissociative Identitiy Disorder and PTSD. Looking for some support, as I haven't been able to find any in the past 4 years!

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