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Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember29 Jan 2020, 12:55 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:29 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member Brilliant meme 😂😂😂 I am glad you felt kindly heard here 🙂

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor25 Feb 2020, 7:32 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member,

firstly I have no friends nor does mr shaz , have lots of people will say hello and talk but that is about it

with my husband`s family -- they thiink I can fix him , MI is inherited in mr shaz`s family

my family thinks mr shaz looks and acts ok

with my elderly mum , my family have lots of advice but i am the one who does everything -- i don`t mind but i wish sometimes they were more supportive

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:36 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Hey there @Shaz51 I hear you. It sounds like you step up to the plate a lot, which makes sense as you're an incredibly compassionate and strong person. In terms of friends, is this something you feel needs to change? I have noticed in life people have varying needs in terms of friends, I know some people who prefer to have less and others who thrive off more. I hope regardless you and Mr Shaz have some kind energy around you from time to time 🙂

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:37 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Ok wonderful people 🙂 time for Question 2

What do you love 😍?

As carer’s it’s really easy to focus solely on the needs of our loved one/s living with complex mental health issues. It’s common for our own dreams and goals to move to the back of the queue. It’s important to remember the things in life that used to bring us joy, not just for our own growth in developing our skillsets and interests, but also because these are things that potentially may lead to further social connection. What brings you joy outside of your caring duties? Are you a gardener, a painter or a musician? Keen to hear your views!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Thanks for tag @Shaz51 but I do not feel able to be here tonight. I will read through later. @Former-Member @Former-Member Thank you. 💓

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:42 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

No problem at all @Former-Member

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor25 Feb 2020, 7:46 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

no worries my @Former-Member

@Former-Member, i have found little things are the best

like a sok in a tub

having a coffee under the front trees

Mr shaz loves photography , going bush walking , relaxing next to a creek --- need to do this more

I used to do jigsaw puzzles but have not done it in a long time

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:52 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

What do I love? Where to start?

Mr Darcy, my family, friends, my dog, the garden, cooking, eating, reading, encouraging others, reading, funnies ...

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:53 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

All these ideas are epic @Shaz51 I love that some of your interests are rooted in nature 🙂 Puzzles is a really solid concept, it's one of those tasks that totally engages your mind and makes it tricky to veer off to overthinking. Thank you @Shaz51

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember25 Feb 2020, 7:55 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Are you feeling alone? Carers Support and Discussion // Tues 25 Feb, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member "encouraging others" 😍😍😍 How beautiful. Also can relate to the healing that occurs in the funnies as well. Laughter is my favourite form of therapy 🙂 Thank you.

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