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Hi @Helpmehelpher
I'm sorry that you aren your partner are going through such a tough time, but im so glad that she has you looking out for her. I'd imagine its frightening for you to see. I was wondering if you could phone the local hospital and they may be able to give you the number of the local CAT team (mental health assessment teams who can come out to where you are and help to make deicsions around level of care needed etc). Or you could at least get some advice from them too.
During the day you could also contact SANES help line or chat to seek some more direct advice too.
I'm glad you reached out here, how are you holding up with it all?

Thanks for the advice, how would it effect her if she was to just stay at home with myself, mental health wise??? Is this part of withdrawal or something much more??? Could time heal or make it much worse???

Hi @Helpmehelpher - im not sure anyone could answer that because it really depends on so many different things and what is going on for your partner. I've had difficult times where without intervention of some sort i think for me it would have gotten worse. but i dont know that that would be true of other situations or people who have so much support etc. I think she probably needs some support from a medical professional if possible.

Hi @Helpmehelpher

What you are describing is beyond my experience, but as @Former-Member said, I think calling a CATT team and explaining the problem is a good first step. You need someone who has seen her and interacted with her to help you make those decisions .....

In saying that, we are very much here for you. It's a case of "who is caring for the carer" as well ..... and once you have some answers and your partners health has stabilised somewhat, we have a carers side to the forums as well where you can chat with others who are challenged with supporting mental health issues from "the other side" ......

Please walk with us so we can walk with you ..... you are very welcome here.

F&H