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gayguyNew Contributor
Hi, my husband has bipolar, we have been together for 16 years and weathered the ups and downs but he has got worse lately spending most of his days in bed and find it difficult to have a conversation, I find myself alone most of the time longing for companionship.
In response to: Hard life
Boris2024Moderator
Hello and welcome to the SANE Forums!
Supporting a partner through a difficult period can be isolating, and many carers describe feeling alone at times. You're welcome to join the Managing Relatonships space, where members share their experiences of supporting someone living with mental health challenges.
https://saneforums.org/boards/managing-relationships
For further support, SANE's RecoveryClub offers free groups and 1:1 support for carers. You can read more about it on our website: https://www.sane.org/recovery-club. Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) and QLife (1800 184 527) are also available.
Feel free to let the community know what support would be most helpful.
Thank you again for reaching out and connecting with the community!
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