Friends, Family & Carers Forum

[Former-Member]

@Catcakes
You might pick up some tips scrolling through this thread.

[Catcakes]

Thanks @Former-Member.
Just having a listening ear helps 😊

[Shaz51]

Hello @Lesley, this thread might be helpful too and if you have any tips to add , please write them here xx

[Adge]

Seeking help is an essential part of self-care (when it's needed).

I just phoned & got through to Sane Helpline, for the first time.

That's because they now have extended hours, so I can still make use of it with the 3 hour time-difference (between WA & the east coast).

They seemed nice & helpful, even though I was so tired that I couldn't think of much to say.

Adge

[Faith-and-Hope]

@Adge ..... 💕

[Shaz51]

@Susana, You might pick up some tips scrolling through this thread. 

and there are also lots of carers @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Adge, @Catcakes, @Sonny1 , @Former-Member

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @Susana 

I just posted this link for someone else -

http://mhr4c.com.au/coping-strategies/self-care/

You might find it useful too.

🌷

[Susana]

Thanks Faith-and-Hope! Most helpful! I think I am definitely a caretaker wanting to be more like a caregiver. Boundaries with my mother is very difficult to set, I ofyen fall for the guilt trips!

[Shaz51]

@Faith-and-Hope 

[Shaz51]

Hello @Sonny1, @merri