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Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Bella1978Senior Contributor

Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Struggling atm. Just want to chat, distract my mind. Mum has depression, recently discharged from mental health clinic. I can see she's not well but she internalises. We are usually so close but she just wants to be on her own, doesn't want to engage in much conversation. Perhaps I'm feeling sorry for myself as I miss our relationship. I can see that my depression and anxiety is increasing, which is making it harder to cope. Feeling alone tonight.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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It is super hard 😔 @utopia i can feel the cracks widening and the glue and sticky tape isnt holding me together very well. I dont really know what to say anymore. It really just seems to not matter. Thats my thoughts anyway in my stupid brain.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Your description of how it feels @outlander - is really clear. It's so very hard when we feel like we are coming undone. I've been there.

It does get better. It will get better. Unfortunately when feeling like this, these aren't the words you want to hear. So how about we focus on just getting through until you can go to sleep.

Colouring in. A hot shower. Chocolate ( I just ate a whole packet of mint slices). Study. Researching a new interesting topic on line. Relaxation breathing. Could any of these be helpful right now?

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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I dont usually sleep till early hrs of the morning. It really sucks. No early nights here 😔 @utopia
Im not studying atm though would be good but cant manage it esp mentally.
I had a hot shower abit earlier and a cup of tea. Im watching a few episodes of the big bang theory atm. It feels like its going to swollow me whole so trying to ward that darkness off abit.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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I love the Big Bang Theory @outlander. So good to watch a comedy. Even if you aren't able to laugh, it does help. I also enjoy English Comedy. Love alot of the British comedians. Think I enjoy their humour more than the American humour.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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The big bang theory is a favourite of mine @utopia
Im not sure im familiar with any other comedian shows mostly juat BBT or 2 broke girls

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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I lve the sarcastic humour in 2 broke girls @outlander

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Me too @utopia i like comedies theres 2 comedians i think youd like.

MIcky flanagan is funny esp the one 'peeping' it ao funnt because we can all relate to this awkward encounters on the street

Theres another comedian Michael McIntyre 'the dentist' is hilarious like laugh on the floor funny.

I reccomend looking at those 2 comedians @utopia

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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I like Michael McIntyre. He is very funny. Yes I remember the dentist one. @outlander

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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I reakon @Bella1978 would like Michael Mcintyre too @utopia that one is my favourite along with others too.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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There are a number of comedians that I really like. But with this stupid memory of mine, I can't remember their names. Lol. Gotta laugh or you cry.

But their feeds pop up in my facebook from time to time, so although I don't remember their names, as soon as I see their faces, I know I like them.

@outlander

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