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Hi im 20yrs old and am a carer for my pop. As well as being one of the primary carers for my 2 younger sisters as my mum works. ..
I find it very hard to get any time to myself and i suffer from 3 severe mental health conditions but i feel like im just going around in circles. What do you find helps get time to yourself and what activities do you like to do?
We try all sorts of things .. some are homey ..others are more about therapy
You have a lot of responsibility for others
Even just dropping into the Hot Chocolate thread .. to say hello ..can break the cycles sometimes.
Take care of YOU too.
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Unknown userMember
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Ok thank you 🙂
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member
I just read your story and was wondering if you have been in contact with Young Carers before? It's a service that can help you connect with others in the same boat. Also they may have some information and advice to get support for yourself - perhaps some respite time so you can get some time to yourself.
You're a wonderful support for your pop - I hope you're taking care of yourself too.
Nik
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Unknown userMember
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No i haven't heard of them before but ill have a look
Thank you i try to be there for everyone and im one of the primary carers for my 2 younger sisters as well
I never put myself first and i feel really selfish it i do things for myself so don't really do me
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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If you think about it though @Former-Member , taking care of yourself and your own wellbeing means you're in an even better position to care for someone else. So it may feel selfish - but it's a win-win for you & your loved ones.
I hope Young Carers can help you out, because you deserve the support. Your family is lucky to have you.
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Unknown userMember
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Thank you @NikNik
Ill try to think about it that way esp everytime i do something for myself 🙂
Ive had a quicker look at the young carers link and there could be something useful there 🙂
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