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Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor03 Apr 2018, 4:24 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

It's not uncommon to worry about a loved one, but it becomes a problem if it impacts our day to day life.

Does anxiety spike when you have to leave your loved one to go to work each day?

Have you stopped going out with friends because you're worried about leaving your loved one at home?

While the desire to stay at home and keep an eye on a loved one may help you control your anxiety in the short term, allowing it to stop you doing things that help your own mental health can be damaging in the long run.

During this Topic Tuesday we'll open the floor to hear how worry and anxiety about your loved one has impacted your life and share techniques and strategies so you don't compromise your own mental health.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Shaz51Senior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 8:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I should try and write in a diary @NikNik, @Tanglefoot, @Adge

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TABSenior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 8:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Might help re reminder @NikNik

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 8:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I'm so pleased to read that there's a lot of strategies already being used. That's awesome.

It's so important to look after our physical and mental health.

As Topic Tuesday is coming to a close, I wanted to end with acknowleding the amazing impact your support and love has on your loved one. Carers are often the unsung heros in all this. I hope you all take a moment and reflect on the difference you make and be proud of what you do.

We will keep this thread open for the rest of the night if people wish to continue posting.

If you're late to Topic Tuesday, feel free to answer the questions from tonight.

Thank you to everyone for getting involved tonight.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

JodieanneContributor24 Apr 2018, 9:00 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Sometimes even the smallest of luxuries can bring the greatest pleasure @Shaz51

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DeterminedSenior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 9:01 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

During one of my darlings hospital admissions I started a list here ' focussing on the positives' making a commitment to each day find something that

1. Positive that had happened

2. Something I was grateful for

3. Something that made me laugh.

Not an easy task but helped keep me focused during some rather dark days. Something I try and keep up with even if I am not posting but easy to forget.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 9:02 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Thank you @NikNik , you are amazing too

Thank you @Jodieanne, @TAB, @Tanglefoot, @Adge, @Former-Member, @Determined

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AdgeSenior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 9:03 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

You are amazing - that's a great picture (saying)...

Thanks @NikNik

I'm sure I learned some useful tips.

Adge

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Shaz51Senior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 9:04 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

very true @Jodieanne

a lot of carers think they need to do big self care items but I find small ones more often are better

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JodieanneContributor24 Apr 2018, 9:05 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Take what we can get when we can ☺

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AdgeSenior Contributor24 Apr 2018, 9:06 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Feeling anxious when away from your loved one // Tues. 24 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Thanks everyone.

Yes my journal writing doesn't always come easily (or naturally) @Shaz51

I find it very helpful though.

It's my only means of self-expression, quite often.

Adge

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