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carer needing advice

carer needing advice

Hi,
Am a volunteer carer for a woman for the past 16 years and also a carer for another woman for the past 9 years which is still ongoing for both and has been a very hard road to navigate all these years but have seemed to manage until the last few months hence me finding this forum to ask for advice as I can't seem to get the carouge to see a phycologist so what has been happening I get the sudden urge to cry for no apparent reason but what seems to trigger it off is a song on the radio or just a thought or memory from my past and the crying episode can last for up to 20min or longer . any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Theos

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Can you post a pic ? And how ?

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Hi @theos

when you reply , go to the top where there is a picture --insert/ edit image , click on that and upload one of your pictures

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Hi @theos ..... welcome to the forums .... 😊

Posting photos

If you're on a notebook or iPad there is a toolbar that runs along the top of the reply box. Click on the icon that looks like a square, with a mountain and sun in it, representative of a photo. You can follow the prompts from there.

If you're on an Android phone you can go into the desktop version of the sane forums and follow the same procedure from there. On a Smartphone you can keep the refresh button depressed and it will offer a choice to go to Desktop.

I hope that helps.

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@theos Caring for others and working out the right level of self care is a delicate business and you need to tailor it to your needs as well as their needs.

I have known a few men who have been very caring and keep respectful relationships with women even though are not family. Like @Bunniekins said you should be congratulated.

However you should not need to sacrifice too much.

There are organisations out there to help these days.

It might be harder for you to access as a non family member, but take one step at a time. Stand for your rights too. There are Carer organisations which might give you advice too.

Tearing up and crying show that you are sensitive and compassionate. In some ways that is a good thing, because the world needs lots of it, but also being triggered by your own memories. It seems like you are bit stretched and need more joy in your life, so you can fuel your caring activities.

Yes go and see and GP.

Keep posting if it helps.

Take Care

Apple

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Thank you everyone got the pic sorted.

The pic is of Belle she is such a darling always a delight when I see her.

Theos

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Thanks Apple
Yes I do need more joy in my life and with regards to the two woman the older one I see as my sister and the younger one is like a daughter to me they are both very special to me.
Theos

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Ohhh : @theos, Belle looks like a little angel

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Hello @theos, how are you today

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Hey Shaz51
Am well I guess just another day as usual , how are you going ?

Theos
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