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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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@Bella1978 no need to apologise. You dont have to write up big responses, just writr what you can. Its nice to see you either way ❤
Im sorry about your mums brothers not well either. Im no surprised your so busy. I hope your finding some down time for you though. Hugs xox

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@Bella1978. I'm very sorry to hear the news of your Uncle. Is he the one that's close to your mum? How is she taking the news? Or has he not told her?
Sending you hugs for support.

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Hi @utopia

im on hold with centrelink so thought id hop online ... been on hold for 26 mins... it said the delay would be over 30 mins .... oh joy!

im cranky this morning and tired, and hangry haha

this uncle is the older brother of my mum. mum hasnt wanted to see him (or anyone else while she's been unwell). no, i havent told her yet. not sure how she would take it.

how have you been luv?

hi @outlander - how are you luv?

xxxxxxxxxx

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@Bella1978. You sent your post 3 hours ago. So I'm hoping you got through to CentreLink by now. Lol.

That's right. Your mum is close to her younger brother.

Might be an idea to talk to her doctor about letting her know about older brothers cancer.

How are you coping?

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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@utopia

hey luv, yeah i was on hold for just over half an hour and then on phone with them for close to half hour lol ... but i got sorted what i had to which was good. my days been ok. had to get some phone calls sorted this morning, saw mum this arvo. she wasnt too bad, but tired.

youve got a point re: talking to mum's doctor about letting her know about my uncle's cancer. i believe she has a right to know, just not sure how she will be finding out. will run it past the psych.

im coping ok, thanks to food lol! man, im shoving it down throat some days! im looking forward to a nice quiet night at home tonight. what you up to luv? hows your day been?

xxx

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outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Hello @Bella1978

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@outlander *big hugs*

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outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

How are you going tonight? @Bella1978 anything nice planned this evening?

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@Bella1978. Not doing much tonight. Watch a bit of tv, read a bit of book, play mahjong on computer. That's it.

A relaxing night would be good for you.

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Bella1978Senior Contributor

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being lazy @outlander hehe

how about you luv?

x

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