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

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

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 9pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Topic Tuesday takes place right here! It's text based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What time does this event start in my timezone?

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

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

Yes coffee

and music

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

Ohh yes coffee with mum @Former-Member , @Former-Member

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

@Former-Member The meerkats 😂

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

Ducking 🦆 our to walk the hound, back soon ...

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

Final question crew 🙂

@Shaz51 @Former-Member Expanding more on finding social connection or feeling more supported, what are some blockers that tend to get in the way? As we reflect on the blockers, what are some ways we can work around them?

I have noted time has come up as a recurring issue tonight, is there any way we can reframe or re-work our schedules to feel more in touch with our needs as carers?

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

Hi @Former-Member + everyone

Joining in late here.

Q1. Echo others here. Sane forums have been invaluable for me.

What do I enjoy

Other than recently taking up motocycle riding not a lot. Even that is an effort a lot of the time. I am always glad when I make that effort.

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

So great to hear about the motorcycling! @Determined I can imagine this is very therapeutic indeed 🙂 It's nice to have a key skill or interest like this to focus in on. Also really happy to hear the SANE forums have provided some support

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

I have really appreciated the encouragement received here. It is good to be able to discuss emotions with people who understand without having to justify or defend the ones we care for at the same time.

Being able to encourage others at different times is also uplifting. It is good to know one is not alone.

Feeling lonely in a house full of people is tireing 😕 but I know I am not unique in that emotion.

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

hello @Determined , @Mrsjones

that is a good question @Former-Member

i love my mr shaz , but i can not drive , this stops me big time

but i have found Facebook , sane forum and keeping in touch with family by phone or texting helps me from going into loneliness

is there any way we can reframe or re-work our schedules to feel more in touch with our needs as carers?--- it is very hard , when i might have time , others do not have time

this afternoon i was able to get my hair done before the doctor rang me and then i texted mr shaz to pick me up

then went to the chemist for mum before closing time

then with my physical problems as well , need to re arrange my time xx

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

Such a high degree of self-awareness, to feel an emotion that is not super pleasant (i.e. feeling alone in a house full of people), but also acknowledging you're not alone in this loneliness 🙂 Life is pretty nuanced sometimes. I hope you know here you are amongst friends, and we're always here to listen and support you as a community

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