Talking about building emotional resilience

Writing things down as you think of them is a practical solution to ensuring things do not get missed @Shaz51 . I know if I don't write something on a shopping list or other check list things can get missed.

Your Mum is a big one for you and as there are a lot of potential 'what ifs' along with anticipatory grief. If you feel that some counseling would help, regional patients can access bulk billed on line psychology services with a mental health plan.

I felt cut off from my social circles when we were asked to relocate to the east to support S2’s recovery (and D3’s in the process ....). Returning to study has helped me to rebuild meaningful connections.

One of the first, and best, pieces of advice I received from phone-based support services when I reached out there, was to learn as much about eating disorders as I could, so I would understand what was happening to my husband and our family dynamics as his illness continued to progress unchecked. Rather than stumbling around in the dark feeling knocked around by things I didn’t see coming, it has provided scaffolding. I can see what is happening to him, and learned what to say or not say to either enable without intention, or invite without intention. That helps to stop the fear-thoughts, although there are still risks and damage occurring which are beyond my control to either prevent or manage. Learning what I have helps to keep me from wandering too far down the pathways of “what if”, and there are many .....

If I find I am becoming fearful about some aspect or other, checking it out online via reputable support sources helps to put my mind more at ease. I can see that he probably needs mood stabilisers, and why, for instance ..... so learning about chemical deficits in the body and the affects of them helps me to understand further what it likely happening ..... and in not so many surprises.

This concludes our formal discussion on building emotional resilience. I would like to thank those who participated @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Former-Member @starflame @Ali11 @Determined @Sasha_86 @Appleblossom and @Owlunar. I trust that along the way, something was of help to you.

@Faith-and-Hope @Sherry @nashy @starflame @Ali11 @Determined @Sasha_86 @Appleblossom and @Dec.

very helpful @Former-Member , thank you xx

Thank you so much @Former-Member

Great thread @Former-Member and so valuable to others in the forums as well. We all appreciate it