Looking after ourselves
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18-02-2017 09:58 PM
18-02-2017 09:58 PM
Enquiry
I find it very hard to get any time to myself and i suffer from 3 severe mental health conditions but i feel like im just going around in circles.
What do you find helps get time to yourself and what activities do you like to do?
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19-02-2017 01:38 AM
19-02-2017 01:38 AM
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Hi @Former-Member
We try all sorts of things .. some are homey ..others are more about therapy
You have a lot of responsibility for others
Even just dropping into the Hot Chocolate thread .. to say hello ..can break the cycles sometimes.
Take care of YOU too.
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19-02-2017 08:04 AM
19-02-2017 08:04 AM
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23-02-2017 07:24 PM
23-02-2017 07:24 PM
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Hi @Former-Member
I just read your story and was wondering if you have been in contact with Young Carers before? It's a service that can help you connect with others in the same boat. Also they may have some information and advice to get support for yourself - perhaps some respite time so you can get some time to yourself.
You're a wonderful support for your pop - I hope you're taking care of yourself too.
Nik
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23-02-2017 07:51 PM
23-02-2017 07:51 PM
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Thank you i try to be there for everyone and im one of the primary carers for my 2 younger sisters as well
I never put myself first and i feel really selfish it i do things for myself so don't really do me
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23-02-2017 09:54 PM
23-02-2017 09:54 PM
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I hope Young Carers can help you out, because you deserve the support. Your family is lucky to have you.
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24-02-2017 06:51 AM
24-02-2017 06:51 AM
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Ill try to think about it that way esp everytime i do something for myself 🙂
Ive had a quicker look at the young carers link and there could be something useful there 🙂