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Online Forums - Supporting family and friends with a mental health condition (carers)

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Psychosis and addiction
by Poppy1234 , 06 Jan
8
by geoff
07 Jan
Single family member unable to find partner
by Cele , 03 Jan
4
by Petal22
04 Jan
Isolated FIFO partner is very depressed
by Sheraz50 , 04 Jan
5
by Sheraz50
04 Jan
Helping depressed son
by Annie5 , 02 Jan
15
by Annie5
03 Jan
Help, My wife has bipolar and I can’t help getting frustrated and resentful
by RLH21 , 02 Jan
2
by white knight
02 Jan
my 35 year old son has schizotypal disorder but has no insight and is untreated
by Leebump , 28 Dec 2021
7
by Guest_1643
28 Dec 2021
How do I help and support my partner with suicidal depression?
by Misterb , 21 Dec 2021
5
by Mark Z.
25 Dec 2021
How do you validate the stress/tears/burnout of being a support person, when you have to pretend it's not a burden to the person you support?
by Violet12 , 17 Dec 2021
5
by 815
20 Dec 2021
me & my girl
by emma e , 17 Dec 2021
3
by emma e
18 Dec 2021
Supporting partner with depression and harm OCD
by Kaz929 , 13 Dec 2021
6
by Petal22
14 Dec 2021
Anyone else have a partner with alcoholism? I am struggling!
by Meggsy123 , 05 Dec 2021
6
by romantic_thi3f
14 Dec 2021
Giving space to someone with depression
by Puppies , 08 Jul 2017
21
by Sophie_M
08 Dec 2021
Alcoholic husband - how do I get through to him?
by Kiwigal , 10 Nov 2021
8
by Meggsy123
05 Dec 2021
Wanting advice for parenting adult child with mental illness
by krainb01 , 06 Sep 2021
14
by randomx
05 Dec 2021
Partner struggling to quit cannabis... We can't afford it... Not sure what I should do in this situation
by Violet12 , 22 Nov 2021
4
by Lenscap
25 Nov 2021
Supporting a suicidal wife
by AEEA , 22 Aug 2021
15
by therising
22 Nov 2021
Helping a partner with depression
by Blueberries and Cream , 27 Oct 2021
6
by geoff
14 Nov 2021
Depressed, alcoholic self harming boyfriend. Need support
by TiredGirlfriend , 11 Nov 2021
3
by geoff
13 Nov 2021
Supporting son with depression
by Mininonna , 03 Nov 2021
4
by quirkywords
05 Nov 2021
Struggling to support my depressed partner
by Strugglestreetsally , 31 Oct 2021
8
by Strugglestreetsally
03 Nov 2021
Confused on how to help my younger brother
by noella99 , 31 Oct 2021
3
by HappyHelper88
01 Nov 2021
Helping a parent that won't get help
by gloria10 , 25 Jun 2021
12
by gloria10
28 Oct 2021
Anybody else supporting a partner with an addiction?
by Violet12 , 17 Oct 2021
6
by Learn to Fly
21 Oct 2021
Terrified my husband is falling back into depression
by Katie Fern , 20 Oct 2021
3
by geoff
21 Oct 2021
How do I help my son?
by Foxmum , 18 Oct 2021
4
by quirkywords
19 Oct 2021
Realities of being a carer to bipolar.
by TheDreamer , 11 Oct 2021
7
by quirkywords
19 Oct 2021
My friend wanted me to create this thread so I could indirectly ask for advice for her 😊
by GrayDee , 17 Oct 2021
4
by GrayDee
18 Oct 2021
partner is feeling hopeless, no available bulk-billing psychs, Im feeling powerless
by Violet12 , 04 Oct 2021
7
by Quicksmart
17 Oct 2021
Daughter with anorexia and now brother suicidal
by Nej , 12 Oct 2021
3
by Learn to Fly
12 Oct 2021
19yr old son refuses help
by Nelie , 05 Oct 2021
11
by therising
07 Oct 2021
how to convince ex girlfriend to get help?
by Ryanthebear , 05 Oct 2021
3
by Megzt84
06 Oct 2021
Need help to support my wife
by Maxandrews , 07 May 2017
5
by geoff
04 Oct 2021
Suicidal Husband - no more hope
by Bubbleb , 30 Sep 2021
7
by Petal22
30 Sep 2021
Knowing how hard to push
by Unsure Support , 29 Sep 2021
3
by Sophie_M
29 Sep 2021
Husband anxious and depressed - wants our kids out of home
by Herbie1 , 15 Sep 2021
6
by tranzcrybe
27 Sep 2021
Advice on depressed husband moving back in with us after 6 month separation.
by Redhuta , 10 May 2018
34
by Redhuta
23 Sep 2021
I'm really exhausted psychologically and emotionally. I think I'm setting a deadline in my head for things to get better, or I'll have to leave.
by Violet12 , 14 Sep 2021
10
by therising
19 Sep 2021
Dealing with a friend's abandonment issues...
by RamblingGirl , 16 Sep 2021
4
by Here2Talk
17 Sep 2021
How do I support my depressed teen?
by Mamac8 , 14 Sep 2021
5
by sbella02
14 Sep 2021
Help with a partner with depression and PTSD
by Tangled03 , 12 Sep 2021
6
by Tangled03
14 Sep 2021
I don't know what to do and feel so much pressure
by Desperately Depressed , 09 Sep 2021
9
by Croix
12 Sep 2021
Need advice from POC on how to tell parents about partners bipolar
by CactusFlower , 11 Sep 2021
3
by quirkywords
11 Sep 2021
Supporting Depressed, Anxious and Angry Wife
by Feelinglowlow , 05 Jul 2021
13
by quirkywords
10 Sep 2021
Supporting a parent of a suicide attempt
by Hopeful99 , 09 Sep 2021
3
by smallwolf
09 Sep 2021
our intimacy
by deek21 , 17 Jan 2016
10
by geoff
05 Sep 2021
Advice on Helping Someone During a Catatonic Episode?
by sinkingships , 20 Aug 2021
5
by Croix
04 Sep 2021
Supporting loved ones going through mental illness
by Petal22 , 04 Sep 2021
1
by Petal22
04 Sep 2021
Please share your best tips and advice for preventing co-dependency & stress whilst supporting a partner who's in a bad place
by Violet12 , 01 Sep 2021
4
by quirkywords
04 Sep 2021
Advice needed caring for 22yr old son
by Mothership , 12 Aug 2021
7
by geoff
02 Sep 2021
Partner with depression + untreated ADHD told me he thinks about suicide all the time. I need to talk
by Violet12 , 31 Aug 2021
5
by Violet12
01 Sep 2021

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