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Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Bella1978Senior Contributor07 Apr 2018, 11:34 pm AEST

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 Contributor07 June 2018, 2:52 am AEST

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Thinking of you @Bella1978 hoping everything is going ok

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PatchouliRoseSenior Contributor07 June 2018, 3:55 am AEST

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hey bella. i like the name bella. just saying. bya!

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Bella1978Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 6:29 pm AEST

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@outlander

aaaaw that pic is soooooooo cute - i laughed out loud when i saw it - thank you *mwah*

im doing okay luv. been at home today doing stuff. not very exciting!

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outlanderSenior Contributor07 June 2018, 6:33 pm AEST

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I thought it was cute too @Bella1978

A day at home doing nothing exciting sounds good

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Shaz51Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 6:57 pm AEST

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@outlander, @Bella1978, @PatchouliRose, @utopia

I love the picture @outlander

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Bella1978Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 6:59 pm AEST

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@outlander

yeah, it was good luv. i purposely didnt come home yesterday until late at night. i just didnt want to come home to an empty house and knew that i would start thinking too much after the meeting at hospital. so i went to see my uncle and then my best friend and came home about midnight lol! avoidance much??? hows your day been luv? you ok? x

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Bella1978Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 7:00 pm AEST

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hi @Shaz51! how are you? xx

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outlanderSenior Contributor07 June 2018, 7:06 pm AEST

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How did your meeting go? Only if you want to talk about it of course. @Bella1978

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Shaz51Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 7:11 pm AEST

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How did your meeting go @Bella1978

I am ok , my hiatus hernia or my gallbladder is playing up a bit today xx

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Bella1978Senior Contributor07 June 2018, 7:38 pm AEST

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hi @outlander and @Shaz51

of course i dont mind talking about it luv.

it was a bit different to what i expected. was a bit confrontational - there was the psychiatrist, another psych working under her, the medical doctor, social worker, carer liaison officer and me. bit overwhelming.

we're basically still at the same stage, ie they havent confirmed dementia as it could still be delirium from the UTI she had. but the psych said she doesnt believe mum's behaviours are as a result of a mood disorder. i told them how i felt and that i was concerned if mum came home as she was that i wouldnt be able to continue caring for her, as it would be too much stress on me. im still in limbo basically! i spoke to mum on the phone today and she was in a good mood (i always love those days! hehe). will go and visit her tomorrow which will be nice. i just hope she has another good day tomorrow! one day at a time ... i just really appreciate the good days she has as it feels as though i have my mum back 🙂

*big hugs* @Shaz51 - are you in a lot of pain?? 😞

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