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Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

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Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

Taking on the role of caring for someone with mental health challenges is no easy feat, as mental health differs to physical health, sometimes it can take time to become aware that we are mental health carers in the first place. It can be very emotionally and physically demanding, as well as at times a rewarding experience. One of the really tricky elements of this task is understanding your identity as a carer, as well as supports that may be available to you.

Join us here on Tuesday the 21st of May as one of our Youth Peer Ambassador's (Carer) talks to the community about the challenges of defining our caring role, with a particular emphasis on young carer's. We welcome people from all walks of life to attend this event, and look forward to seeing you here 😄

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Tim_YPAContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

@Faith-and-Hope sometimes good friends are the best support. I think from my experience with mum, it can sometimes be good to get the 'novice' (not sure how else to put this), clinicians. Like ones who don't try and overcomplicate it and will let you lead the way a bit. I've found working with recently graduated social workers a dream because they are usually really keen to learn as much from you and your lived experience.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

who was saying they'd got to a place where they were able to step back, and not try and fix everything..-- @Tim_YPA , I have not come to the point completly yet

I have a good friend who helps me think through these things and plan it out, which I find always helps.--- have you got some pointers that you can share

@Former-Member, @outlander , @Tictac

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Unknown userMember

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

@Faith-and-Hope It is really good to hear you're each utilising your own counsellor's throughout this Really positive, and also that you have good huggy friends. It's no easy journey, we certainly are happy to hold space for you as a community here.

@outlander I am sorry that it is not as freely and openly recognised. Hopefully through conversations like this more people will be able empathise and identify young carers. In addition, maybe even offer some support - even if it is just a small gesture

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TictacContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

In relation to ‘how might you discuss life as a carer with others and find support from those in your network as a carer?’
I feel a whirlwind of support here. Get involved with the community. This has been the best thing I have done for myself since my partners first episode of psychosis. Thank you all for your support ❤️

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Tim_YPAContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

I am big on visual mapping to help me think things through, I probably make like 5 mind maps a day on big pieces of butchers paper. I like keeping myself moving and being creative to help my thoughts come together 🙂

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Unknown userMember

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

Alrighty crew! We have reached that time. Thank you sooooo much @Tim_YPA for all of your input tonight, what wonderful insight and on behalf of the entire community thank you for being so open, honest and real with us.

@outlander @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Tictac and everyone else, cheers for all of your input. Connecting and integrating our stories is a part of the recovery process, so again thank you. I will leave this thread open until tomorrow so you can all debrief around the Topic. Goodnight all!

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Tim_YPAContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

Thanks @Former-Member, and thanks everyone for being involved in the discussion. It was really great to e-meet you all.

Have a great evening, and I'll hopefully chat to you on a future forum 🙂

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

@Former-Member, @Tim_YPA thank you for tonight

I don`t have any close friends in real life

I have wonderful friends here on the sane forum xxx

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

Thanks and goodnight @Tim_YPA @Former-Member .....

And thanks forum friends who have contributed here.

@Tictac one of the best parts of finding the forums is the realisation that you’re not alone, and others hear you, they get what you are going through, and they care.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Defining your role as a Carer // Tues 21st May, 7pm AEST

Thanks for a great chat everyone ❤
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