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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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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@Former-Member The strain of the past 2 weeks have burnt me out. Want to help mum but think im annoying her in the process. I need to be patient. Just have so many emotions going around in my head. Feel overwhelmed
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It can be so very difficult, we see our loved ones struggling, their annoyance usually hides some fear or hurt @Bella1978.
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
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@Bella1978I'm sure everyone here can relate to those feelings, I know I can particularly at the moment after a number of weeks of hyper vigilance and worry. When things settle or appear to settle it is easy to become overwhelmed and fall into a bit of a hole.
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@Former-Member Thank you Darcy. It's happenned to me before when mum was discharged from hospital. And our bodies are go go go, when we have a chance to just sit, thats when it all becomes overwhelming. Are you doing ok atm? X
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@Determined Thank you. Everything you say makes sense. How r u? I hope things arent too hectic for you x
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@Determined think this was in response to your comment
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@Former-Member, yes it was - sorry!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@Bella1978
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Bella1978Senior Contributor
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@outlander - muss you so much sweetheart. Want to just give you a big squishy hug
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