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Seeking mutual support from carers

Bella1978Senior Contributor

Seeking mutual support from carers

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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@outlander

aaw thanks for the hugs luv 🙂

yeah, i was feral lol ... no i didn't see my own psych luv. i see him on an as needs basis. i was meant to see my counsellor today but was so tired i cancelled. i was in bed until about noon. just needed to rest! you know what thats like, hey?

yes, i have had a break but then get stressed when things like this happen - i am just very protective of mum - maybe too much sometimes 😉

thats awesome to hear your pop is doing well!

nothing planned for tomorrow. i may just tidy up and make sure everything looking spick and span for when mama come home.

what you up to today?

x

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Yep iknow what thats like but i never get a lay in. My lay ins are usually till about 730ish at the latest if im lucky. @Bella1978 you must be feeling rather tired. Have you still been walking? .

Im hearing you on the over protectiveness but also know you cant be there 24/7 and moat nurses are really good and helpful too. Remember to breathe as well.

A boring day of tidying sounds good.
Ill be picking up siblings in the am then the drs and then not sure after that. I need to do some washing ao will try to manage a load or 2 sometime tomorrow.

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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@outlander

i walked yesterday but not today ... have been eating though lol ... seriously gotta get on top of that coping skill!

i understand luv - you're right, i can't be there 24/7, and yes i need to breathe 🙂 hard letting go sometimes but what you say is right.

i hope you get a bit of time to yourself tomorrow luv. let me know how you go with the doctors? your hand is giving you so much grief atm!

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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We all have bad coping habits @Bella1978 makes you human 😉
Its hard letting go because we love them so much.
Yeh sure will do about drs. Hoping i get a litttle more answers tomoz as its not healing well like a simple sprain or bruise. Its a big pain atm.

Are you headed to bed? I wish i could sleep. Need a magic wand.

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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@outlander

i hope you get some more answers tomorrow too luv. i hope it heals for you soon. being in physical pain also brings our mood down.

yeah, im gonna head to bed luv. here is a magic wand just for you! 🙂 i do hope you get some sleep soon luv xxx

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Goodnight @Bella1978 i hope tomorrow is a good one for you ❤🐣

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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@Shaz51
How are you today? I was wondering whether you take anything to help prevent UTI's. If so, do you think they help?
X

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Hi @Bella1978

Just letting you know that we ask members not to refer to specific medications as different people can be affected differently. You can read more about it in the Community Guidelines.

Hope you're feeling better @Shaz51

Take care

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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Hi @ Acacia
Sorry, I was referring to any home remedies that @Shaz51 may use, eg cranberry juice, etc. I should have worded it differently.

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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