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EdwinaCasual Contributor
Hello I am Edwina. New to this site. I'm not even sure if I'm posting in the right place 😬 I hope so or if not someone will point me in the right direction.
I joined because I'm living with an adult child with undiagnosed mental health issues. I'm struggling.
I love gardening and listening to audio books as well as cooking.
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EdwinaCasual Contributor
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Hi and welcome, @Edwina ! I'm sorry to hear you're struggling.
I'm wondering what professional supports you have in place, to help you at this time? E.g. GP, or maybe counselling? People here can certainly support you as well, but only as peers with lived experience. Feel free to write more about your struggles, there are people here to listen.
There is also the "Friends, Family and Carers" Forum you can post on if that's more your focus...click on "Forums Home" in the top left of the screen, then scroll down. You can post on both forums if you like!
A handy forum tip is to type @ and then click on a member's name in the drop-down box - that way they'll get a notification that you're replying to them.
I hope you enjoy exploring the forums, and get a lot out of them.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Edwina wrote:
I’m wondering what sort of support is available for parents? We completed a ‘Staying Connected’ course but it seemed more geared towards the young person knowing and accepting their behaviours were unacceptable and their was dialogue able to take place. We don’t have that and are finding it increasingly difficult to manage. Any suggestions please?
Maybe the Friends, Family and Carers Forum that I mentioned would be the best place to ask this question? (I have no idea about it, I'm afraid!)
Good luck. @Edwina
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jem80Senior Contributor
@Edwina
Lovely for you to join us at Sane Forums.
Just to introduce myself, I'm @jem80. I'm a community guide in training hear at the Sane Forums. You have come to the right website.
If your concerns are about your adult child with mental health issues, you may find the friends, family and carers forum at Sane Forums a better place for you.
Link: https://saneforums.org/t5/Friends-Family-Carers-Forum/ct-p/carers-forum
The forum for Friends, Family and Carers forum is a supportive place for those that are looking after, caring or supporting a loved one or someone close to them with mental health issues or living with a mental illness.
You May find a supportive "ear" in the friends, family and carers forum that may have similar experiences.
When I was diagnosed with a mental illness and was hospitalised, my family went through an acute emotional time. I know forums and workshops for friends,families and carers helped them immensely getting through what can only be described as an emotional maze.
Let me know if you have trouble finding the forum through the link I have provided.
Take care.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Edwina Hey Edwina and welcome to the forums. I hope to see you around. greenpeaxx
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EdwinaCasual Contributor
Thank you @jem80
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Dee62New Contributor
I'm in same boat 38 years old son mental health and drugs I get so so frustrated and sad
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EdwinaCasual Contributor
@Dee62 it's so sad. I feel as though there is no one to help or who understands. Some days I just can't stop crying.
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Judi9877Senior Contributor
Hi @Dee62 Welcome to the forums and thank you for reaching out. I'm @Judi9877 and I'm a community guide in training here in the forums. I'm sorry that you feel frustrated and sad about your son in terms of mental health and drugs. We have forum specifically for family, friends and carers that help along with this forum here for people who have mental health issues. Do you have a GP or doctor or any other supports that you can talk to about this and may be able to help? We also have help lines available here on the website for you to contact. Please feel free to reach out to anyone here at any time😊
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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