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Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

In supporting our loved ones through the festive season, understandably at times we can begin to feel overwhelmed. During this Topic Tuesday, we discuss ways to manage our own self-care in the lead up to the festive season. To care for others, we must first care for ourselves. Tune in Dec 18th to join in the discussion!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Hi Shaz....yep thought so...think a lot more support up your way than here in Sydney. Speaking from a perspective of a mental health worker, carer respite worker and mum carer for son with schizophrenia

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@Mattmum Sydney area and yes there isn't much besides the mental health ward at our local hospital which is full of druggies most of the time which is super inappropriate for my schizo autistic son.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Okay wonderful humans, onto the next discussion point 🙂

There are so many massive things going on throughout the season, it can be a lot to take in for the average person let alone those living with mental health challenges.

Can you think of any ways to prevent those we care for, and ourselves, becoming unwell during this time of year?

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

To keep myself sane over Chrissy I have my ex taking my son for a few days over the holidays which is great. I plan to sleep in, read some good books and be online with you guys 🙂

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Love this 🙂 @Bunniekins Books are so very therapeutic too!

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Choosing to be thankful that my hips won't be the ones expanding when Mr Darcy eats the box of chocolates I have been given.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Ways to prevent my son2 from becoming sick would be treats and sleep. His autistic routine is out of wack so he is more likely to have an episode so if I distract and keep him busy that helps not only him but the whole family.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Doing things that are meaningful for us that don't involve our loved one.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@Bunniekins Thank you for sharing this.. preventative measures sound like a recurring theme

@Former-Member Love this - especially Day 12!

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Having healthy food options, it is after all cherry season, having plenty of alcohol free events.

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