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Mothership — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:16:00 GMT

Hi I’m a mother grandmother and carer, mental health in my family has always been shaky

my hubby suffers from bi polar plus various other health problems

my big son has bi polar, and has been suicidal

my youngest son anxiety and depression, has been suicidal

myself I suffer from anxiety and pressure in caring for my family

I’m a new member

Aaronsis — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:20:06 GMT

Hello Mothership

Welcome to the BeyondBlue forums where you can talk about your pressure and anxiety and get some support and some comfort and some hope. You certainly have a lot of mental health issues spread amongst your family and that must be so very much to manage on a daily basis as well as take care of yourself.

I would really like to hear some more about your family and how you are all going.

I have found so much support here, I am 3 months into grieving my brother's suicide, he was 19 years old. The BB community are so very wonderful and I look forward to chatting to you some more.

Hugs

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Mothership — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:33:47 GMT

It is very difficult just getting through each day, I’m worried for both sons and hubby,

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Aaronsis — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:52:45 GMT

Hi Mothership

I am so glad that you have come back to talk, I am wondering if there is any part of the day that you can get out and do some of the things that you enjoy, it might just be a trip to the hairdresser or even a coffee with a friend or even just a walk to the park to get some time out and some fresh air.

You do have so many people that you are taking care of and I am wondering if there is some support for you? Is there someone else in the family or even a friend that can assist you in what you do every day.

It is so wonderful that you are taking on this role but I can hear how it is taking it's toll on you, also that you have some mental health issues that you are trying to manage as well.

How are you feeling today? Have you managed to find something small to put a smile on your face? I really hope so Mothership.

Chat soon