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DizzylizzyCasual Contributor
Hi I am ne to this never having done anything like this but like a lot of you I am very isolated due to caring for my 23 yo daughter with autism and schizophrenia. Diagnoesd 3yrs ago. I thought it might be nice to communicate with others in my situation and totaly get what me.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Dizzylizzy, and welcome to he forum xx
if you put schizophrenia. in the search the forum bar , it will show you ome threads you are looking for
How are you today xx
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DizzylizzyCasual Contributor
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DizzylizzyCasual Contributor
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Hi @Dizzylizzy
How are things going this week?
It sounds like there's a lot happening in your household at the moment and trying to manage such situations can lead to feeling stressed and overwhelmed, so I wanted to checkin to see how you are managing? That's another reason why connecting with people on the forums can be helpful, can assisit in us feeling connected with others and leaning on their knowledge/experience.
If you'd like further support, contacting Mental helath Carers Australia would be a good starting point.
Mental Health Carers AUS
1300 554 660
http://www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au/about-us/
Thinking of you,
Pebbles.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sending you lots of hugs @Dizzylizzy 
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Thanks for giving us an update @Dizzylizzy
Sounds like things are hopefully on a path which will lead to more support for both yourslef and your daughter.
Thinking of you
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DizzylizzyCasual Contributor
Hi everyone
I have been having a bit of a holiday while she is in hospital. Catching up on projects, catching up on sleep and generally relaxing. It has been a break for me but she is still struggling, still in the high secure area. I worry for her. She doesn't seem to be improving much. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Hope you are surviving well.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ohhh @Dizzylizzy, i was thinking of you today and I tagged you somewhere and here you are
sorry to hear she is still struggling, sending you all hugs
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