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13 Jul 2020 08:11 PM - edited 14 Jul 2020 12:25 PM
13 Jul 2020 08:11 PM - edited 14 Jul 2020 12:25 PM
14 Jul 2020 09:35 AM
14 Jul 2020 09:35 AM
19 Jul 2020 03:28 PM
19 Jul 2020 03:28 PM
This might help differentiate between self care and being selfish.
25 Jul 2020 10:29 AM
25 Jul 2020 10:29 AM
25 Jul 2020 12:35 PM
25 Jul 2020 12:35 PM
Thank you @Former-Member x
26 Jul 2020 06:40 AM
26 Jul 2020 06:40 AM
You might pick up some self care tips here.
07 Aug 2020 10:43 AM
07 Aug 2020 10:43 AM
Self care epitomised... 🙂
Candles.
Bubbly bath.
Bubbly drink... or big hot choc would work too.
Soft pillow... soft towels.
Time out- taking a break from other people's requirements.
Self accpetance.
08 Aug 2020 09:20 AM
08 Aug 2020 09:20 AM
What state do you live in?
I attended a free Wellways "snapshot" class for carers which was so helpful. The goal of the class was for us to learn that our moods do not need to be a reflection of our loved ones moods ie not to let their depression get us down too. They based the class on the "chime" model of recovery.
They also have classes for patients if/when you boy would be amenable/ well enough to go to one.
08 Aug 2020 09:27 AM
08 Aug 2020 09:27 AM
Oh @Former-Member yes, I need this!!!
Thank you.Its exactly what I tend to do and it's not healthy! Waiting for your pictures to open, hoping it's some more information on it. I'm in NSW.
Hope you are well? I'm about to fly out the door to see a friend for a couple of hours and maybe do some craft of we fee like it. What plans do you have for today. How is Mr Darcy doing?
08 Aug 2020 09:39 AM
08 Aug 2020 09:39 AM
Enjoy @Anastasia here is a link to Wellways - they do have other supports in place - at the time I got support from them the Carer Gateway was not operational.
The class I did is listed under peer education, was called "building a future", I did the 2 session "snapshot" (mini) version - as I was working full time, Mr D's pdoc gave me a work certificate to do these sessions.
https://www.wellways.org/understanding-mental-health/i-am-family-member-friend-or-carer
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