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MaccaNew Contributor
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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi @Macca
I'm really glad that you found a show which has helped you feel less alone in your experience. May I ask which TV show it was?
Also - I'm not sure if you're aware, but there is a forum for Carers, which you might want to check out. A lot of people also caring for their children have posted.
Welcome to the forums 🙂
Nik
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MaccaNew Contributor
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Fancy_PantsSenior Contributor
@Macca I second that! brilliant series, have you seen both? the newer one is about younger people
I also found the series great because it goes some way to educating those who may not have personal experience or understanding and may prompt policy makers to start realising the true level of funding that is needed to provide mental health services and help people achieve real change
It's great to hear that it helped you feel less alone, hopefully being apart of this community can help with that also 🙂
Have you had a chance to check out the carers forum too? They have a number of threads about personal experiences and looking after yourself so you can be strong enough to look after loved ones..
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