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Checking In: Let us know how you're doing

CherryBombSenior Contributor08 June 2016, 3:29 pm AEST

Checking In: Let us know how you're doing

Long time, no see! How you doing?

@GivingMick @Itwillbeok @mountain @Daisy @Harry @BananaHammock @Annabelle @BeHappy @coffeegirl @artee

It's been a while since we touched base. I'd love to know how you're doing.

It's great that the forums can be a place to turn when the going gets tough. Though I often wonder how many of you doing after (or still doing during) the diffcult time.

The role of a carer never stops. It is often a long journey of ups and downs, and ruing this journey. Sometimes it can be helpful to share an update about how you're doing what you're going through be it good or bad. Let us know where you're at.

Perhaps there are others who you also wonder about? '@' mention them here to get their attention to get updates about each other.

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NikNikSenior Contributor22 Aug 2016, 10:47 am AEST

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@Janna - Thank you for updating us on the fantastic progress your son has made. I'm so happy to read he's doing well.

It makes me think about all the other parents we see on here, which is why I thought this week I'd check in on some of them.

@Mumsworry1 - Last time you posted your daughter was going through such a terrible time. You mentioned you were going to the GP to use the 10 appointments through medicare. How are things travelling now?

@C101 - Last time you posted you mentioned that your daughter, who has OCD, wouldn't take medication. Were you able to find a solution to this?

@quietscreams - I've seen you "around" the forums a bit lately, in particular I saw your post in What you do to for 'me' time? How have things been travelling for you & your family?

Don't feel obligated to respond - more than anything, we just want you to know you haven't been forgotten.

Nik

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C101Contributor22 Aug 2016, 11:29 am AEST

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Hi NikNik,

3 weeks in hospital. Medication started working after 3-4 months. Working with a therapist and the goal now is to attend school camp in a few months. We've been through a lot. And still have a bit to go. But have come a long way.

Thanks, C

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C101Contributor22 Aug 2016, 11:29 am AEST

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quietscreamsSenior Contributor22 Aug 2016, 12:17 pm AEST

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Hi NikNik

We are still plodding but things are better than they were a while back. She's about to start a dbt course and doing therapy there, leading up to it. We have good days and bad days. We worry and we appreciate the good times. Day by day rather than hour by hour. I take that as being good.
I have finally found a therapist for myself who seems helpful although I've only seen her twice so far. She is so much better than others I've seen. I know that we need to see someone ourselves to help us through these times but it's hard to find a decent one.
I'm seeing some positives so I grab at them with every breath as they give me hope and I had run out of hope.
I'm able to care a bit more for myself now and if I'm happy and coping, the family runs smoother.
Thankyou

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Mumsworry1Contributor23 Aug 2016, 12:30 am AEST

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Thanks for asking, she's controlling her anger. It helps as we have a family friend staying with us and its stopping her from getting angry in front of him. The Phychiatrist is helping too, giving her tasks to do.
All ok at this point in our lives.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor25 Aug 2016, 7:57 pm AEST

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Hi @C101, @quietscreams and @Mumsworry1, glad to hear that things are going better than when we heard from you last. Seem like some of you reached and gotten support, which is great!

Keep in touch - even when things are going well. We like to hear from you, though we also understanding that life as a carer is busy.

As a sidenote: we got some exciting events coming up - a live webcast series with some interesting panelists. Our first is a Q&A session addressing the challenging of caring. See here for more info, and get your questions in too.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor26 Aug 2016, 3:59 pm AEST

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Oh @CherryBomb, @NikNik

from one of my treads -- @cheersquad, @Attahua, @NikNik, @Janna, @Untethered, how are you today

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NikNikSenior Contributor29 Aug 2016, 8:36 am AEST

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Hi @Shaz51 🙂

Thanks for checking in with me!

I had a super busy week last week. I was in NZ for work. It was great - but exhausting!!

How are you - and how is your husband? I haven't been on the forums for awhile, so I've probably missed a lot.

I hope all is well 🙂

@Eagle sorry I missed your @mention the other day too. Great to hear things are well.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor29 Aug 2016, 9:18 am AEST

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Hi @NikNik .... 😊

Welcome back ☕

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EagleSenior Contributor29 Aug 2016, 9:29 am AEST

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope 🙂

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