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NikNikSenior Contributor
For some, the term 'carer' can feel uncomfortable - they are a mother, husband, friend or sibling, whose loved one happens to have a mental illness.
For others, the term 'carer' resonates with them
How does the label of 'carer' sit with you?
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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
DeterminedSenior Contributor
I think in terms of this forum carer works fine @NikNik
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Thanks @NikNik
Thanks everyone.
I always learn something from Topic Tuesday discussions.
They're usually very worthwhile...
Adge
In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
NikNikSenior Contributor
Well that's about it for tonight!
Thank you all so much for getting involved and sharing your experiences and opinions on this.
While you may all go by different terms, from what I have read here tonight, you all care very deeply about the people / person in your life.
I hope you all have a restful night.
In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
NikNikSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
NikNikSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
AdgeSenior Contributor
Absolutely.
The jargon is utterly confusing.
And the system is like a maze, to find your way through...
Adge
In response to: Topic Tuesday // Does the label 'Carers' make you feel uncomfortable // Tues 27 March, 7pm AEDT
SmcSenior Contributor
@NikNik, I've been on the other side of the fence too. I had some major neurosurgery years ago, and my Hubby had to be my carer while I recovered. I had always been the organiser, and suddenly my short term memory was so shot that I'd forget something from a minute earlier. I had reduced mobilty and co-ordination, significant fatigue, and all sorts of other neurological functions glitching.
It was very hard for me to accept help, made harder when official organisations weren't very accomodating. I didn't look "disabled", and sometimes because of that others expected more of me than I was able to handle. I remember days when I went home from a difficult situation in a really bad state of exhaustion that would take a day or two to recover from.
But as hard as it is to accept the need for care, "carer" is probably the most honest descriptor. @Mazarita mantioned the importance of sensitivity, and maybe part of that is allowing people to use terminology that they're more comfortable with, but for official purposes, "carer" probably gets the necessary response. Some of the more informal and comfortable terms might get dismissed as less relevant.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
I am happy with term carer's forum --- me too @NikNik
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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