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Reaching out to others who are in a caring role. I look after my mother with multiple health issues, including depression and anxiety. I feel stuck. I can see the signs that the depression has reared its head but my mum doesn't see it. I really struggle when my mum's mental health suffers. I too battle with depression and anxiety. Emotionally, I am all over the place. Hoping there are some others out there who understand what I'm going through.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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try to just breathe through it @Bella1978 know that its a chance but your there if she needs you. until she settles in at home i suspect youll be on edge abit more.
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@outlander True, i think I'll settle down in a couple of days. *mwah*
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@Bella1978
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@outlander Oh bugger, wanted to attach an image but i cant on my phone! Thank you sweetheart. Im in bed with my cuppa doing a crossword
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Thats ok im on my phone too now @Bella1978 Crosswords are good but not very good at them. Is it helping you relax abit though?
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@outlander Yeah, a bit. Good distraction for me. I should do some meditation / mindfulness. Also listening to relaxing music. Thanks for being such a good friend xxx
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Music puzzles and tea are a great combo @Bella1978😘 Im more than happy to be here with/for you loveley your a good friend to me too 💜 Amd just a few more of these 🤗🤗🤗 Sometimes when i get upset or feel alone i imagine i have some of my forum friends with me and find it helpful too just as a thought for you too.
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@outlander My tea is helping. Im feeling calmer, and tired. Plus mum is out of the shower. Aaaw shucks! Thanks for the hugs! 😘❤🤗 I like the idea of imagining my forum friends with me. That would be very comforting. Such caring friends x
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Im glad your feeling abut better now @Bella1978 ❤ if it helps imagine me sitting with you drinking our tea with a puzzle with nice relaxing music on. Sometimes it helps me sleep too. I imagine we are all laying under the stars.
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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You're awesome @outlander😘😘😘 You have so many good tips to calm yourself. I'm gonna steal them hehe Mama's gone to bed. You feeling ok luv? X
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