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Supporting a partner in a crisis

JacquesSenior Contributor26 Jan 2018, 8:23 pm AEDT

Supporting a partner in a crisis

hi everyone, i really don't know where else to turn, this is the first time i have bene on the carers forum, my partner is suicidal and she almost made an attempt 2 days ago, she had to change meds because of the warf strike preventing her meds comming into aus, and the ones she is on now have made her really unwell, she can't make phone calls and she is scared of police comming to her house. i have tried contacting so many people to get her into a MHU, i have talked her into going volintarily, but their is no way that i can find to get her their.

please help

Jacques

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JacquesSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 9:59 am AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

Hi @Shaz51 @Former-Member,

yesterday was a tough day, but i mannaged to keep her safe, i bought her some flowers last night so i hope they help her thoughts, she seems ok today, so i am happy.

thank you for the reminders @Shaz51 @Former-Member sometimes it is eas yto forget to care for myself

hugs to both of you

Jacques

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Unknown userMember08 Feb 2018, 12:54 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

That is very thoughtful of you @Jacques, I do not recall seeing any flowers when Mr D was an inpatient.

What have you got planned for yourself today?

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JacquesSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 11:46 am AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

hi @Former-Member, yes everyone at the mhu was going oo and aaah over the flowers, she felt so special and i am so happy i could bring her a little joy.

sorry i didn't reply yesterday, i was so tired i slept, im not much better today, so i might just rest today too.

i hope you are going well. thank you for thinking about me and my partner.

Jacques

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Unknown userMember09 Feb 2018, 2:38 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

@Jacques

Yes, it can be very tiring when our loved ones are going through a tough time.

Being intentional about getting back to basics at times like these - adequate nutrition, sleep hygiene, getting the much needed hair cut ...

What are you planning on having for tea?

Darcy

PS I did hear that if one keeps harping on it doesn't make one an angel .... I like to refer to 'consistent accountability' ... you may of course see it as nagging ... meant to be gentle encouragement, we all know what we SHOULD do (and yes at times I do fail miserably)

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ZorroContributor09 Feb 2018, 3:06 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

Wow I must be developing Alzheimers because I cannot figure out how to start a new conversation on this forum. Can anyone help.

My wife is seriously ill and deteriorating with Type 2 diabetes and the docotors want to see her urgently, she is adamant she will not see them because she thinks that they are all lay people who are not real doctors . Her main gripe is that everyone she sees gives her a new diagnosis and different medication and consequently she has lost faith in them. And thinks that she is better off not seeing anyone or taking any medication.

How would you as Carers deal with a situation like this?

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JacquesSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 8:09 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

hi @Zorro, that is a tricky one, i have an aunt with Pschzophrenia and thinks doctors have a conspiracy against her, all you can do is offer her support, and keep encouraging her, and seek help from doctors to get her the care she needs. unfortunately you can't force someone to go to the doctors, i just hope she ghets the care she needs in time, Diabeties is a very dangerous disease if not treated correctly.

sorry i am not giving you a good answer. but you can get support here anytime 🙂

Jacques

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Unknown userMember10 Feb 2018, 9:45 am AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

Hey @Zorro

I am not sure how the LEAP method translates into getting a patient to get treatment but I will tag you in a talk about loss of insight that is referred to in this carer resource.

http://mhr4c.com.au/coping-strategies/the-leap-approach/

@Jacques
How are things with you?

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Unknown userMember11 Feb 2018, 8:50 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

Hey @Jacques @Zorro
How are you going?
Darcy

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Unknown userMember14 Feb 2018, 11:03 am AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

Quick check in @Jacques @Zorro

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JacquesSenior Contributor14 Feb 2018, 7:39 pm AEDT

Re: Supporting a partner in a crisis

hi @Former-Member, sorry for not responding to your last post, i have been having to support my partner because of some anniversaroes that where triggering for her.

im going ok, i managed to get some sleep last night, so i was so happy. just recharging the batteries tonight, taking it easy. im listening to your advice and looking after myself 🙂

thank you for caring @Former-Member, you are a true friend

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