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

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Things you wish your depressed loved one did/said/addressed?
by Aurora_B , 03 Oct 2020
14
by 815
04 Nov 2020
I think my sister is depressed
by cobie_D , 19 Oct 2020
4
by geoff
03 Nov 2020
Nothing seems to be working - need some new ideas to try
by MummaLeigh , 03 Oct 2020
4
by therising
01 Nov 2020
Feeling stressed and drained
by BG89 , 11 Mar 2020
37
by Croix
17 Oct 2020
Help to support a partner with depression
by HopefulMary , 15 Oct 2020
2
by 815
16 Oct 2020
Wife wants separation
by riverrock1981 , 13 Oct 2020
2
by james1
15 Oct 2020
My dad is drinking again and I feel powerless.
by EllEamej13 , 11 Oct 2020
3
by EllEamej13
13 Oct 2020
I don't know what else to do as a carer
by Dove20 , 09 Oct 2020
8
by tranzcrybe
11 Oct 2020
DEPRESSED HUSBAND POSSIBLE UNDIAGNOSED AUTISM SPECTRUM/MUSICIAN
by Wife Lil , 07 Oct 2020
3
by Wife Lil
08 Oct 2020
Looking for some emotional support
by Seddie , 26 Sep 2020
4
by Elizabeth CP
07 Oct 2020
Supporting a depressed partner who does not want therapy... Need advice.
by Violet12 , 01 Oct 2020
3
by geoff
01 Oct 2020
Not sure if Im helping or hindering my 20 year old daughter
by Worriedmum29 , 30 Sep 2020
5
by blondguy
30 Sep 2020
Supporting Friends
by RamblingGirl , 29 Sep 2020
5
by RamblingGirl
29 Sep 2020
HELP A MUM with a son with suicidal thoughts
by Stressedoutmum , 01 Aug 2020
6
by CHNN
28 Sep 2020
Partner with health anxiety/panic disorder, maybe agoraphobia. Anyone else?
by Violet12 , 01 Sep 2020
5
by Seddie
26 Sep 2020
Supporting an alcoholic partner
by DreadBrassier , 21 Sep 2020
3
by Soberlicious96
24 Sep 2020
Overwhelmed wife seeking advice
by Jskigdj , 23 Sep 2020
5
by Jskigdj
24 Sep 2020
Struggling with sisters depression - unsure if my own anxieties, or legitimate concern
by Jane Loz , 23 Sep 2020
2
by Sophie_M
23 Sep 2020
Help- supporting a sister with depression and anxiety
by carter_new* , 18 Aug 2020
8
by Jane Loz
22 Sep 2020
Supporting wife with bad depression...new to this. Am drowning.
by Steve68 , 12 Sep 2020
25
by BetweenThePoles
21 Sep 2020
When you feel everything is working against you
by lilykitten , 04 Sep 2020
5
by Tay100
21 Sep 2020
Struggling to remain supportive
by Waiting 2 exhale , 19 Sep 2020
2
by Sophie_M
19 Sep 2020
Struggles with out teenage daughter, I need hope
by KatB65 , 15 Sep 2020
7
by KatB65
19 Sep 2020
Needing some strategies to help my teenager who is self harming
by SarahB03 , 19 Sep 2020
2
by Sophie_M
19 Sep 2020
Dialectical behavior therapy
by criagh , 07 Sep 2020
6
by KG82
18 Sep 2020
Wife is mentally ill and alcoholic
by Blackboy , 02 Jun 2019
61
by Blackboy
16 Sep 2020
How to ask for space from partner in panic/anxiety
by An Echidna , 14 Sep 2020
3
by romantic_thi3f
14 Sep 2020
6 year old showing signs of depression...HELP
by Guest_4521 , 11 Sep 2020
6
by smallwolf
13 Sep 2020
Depressed friend
by samsara11 , 04 Sep 2020
4
by Juliana 15
06 Sep 2020
Boyfriend of 5 years Depressed, Anxious, Unemployed & I’m providing everything
by Caitlin371 , 23 Aug 2020
4
by samsara11
04 Sep 2020
Son diagnosed with Aspergers and ADHD has reached out to me and said he needs help
by Bucknaked , 01 Sep 2020
9
by Bucknaked
04 Sep 2020
Supporting my Brother after suicide attempt
by Torrri , 02 Sep 2020
4
by Guest_1643
02 Sep 2020
Supporting a family member who won’t get help
by Juliana 15 , 01 Sep 2020
3
by Juliana 15
02 Sep 2020
Dealing with a partner who suffers PTSD
by Pape , 24 Aug 2020
2
by Sophie_M
01 Sep 2020
The best way to show support
by Izzy3764 , 29 Aug 2020
2
by CyP
29 Aug 2020
Husband depressed and angry and I just don't know what else to do
by Gypsy70 , 02 Aug 2020
9
by emotionallydrained
27 Aug 2020
New concerned parent
by YodaB17 , 25 Aug 2020
2
by Sophie_M
25 Aug 2020
How to support my partner while protecting my mental health, and help him become more emotionally resilient & get him out of negative thought patterns
by YexM , 18 Aug 2020
10
by White Rose
23 Aug 2020
This is just the start of my story but I am seeking hope and support
by Soschott , 06 Jul 2020
3
by JsMum
21 Aug 2020
Zoom connections for my mother
by MoonlightShadow13 , 17 Aug 2020
2
by uncut_gems
19 Aug 2020
Wife of depressed partner. Need some guidance
by Tracey B , 08 Jul 2020
5
by 815
17 Aug 2020
How to help my depressed partner? Please help.
by Hatim , 12 Aug 2020
3
by CalmCat
16 Aug 2020
Given it my all and still no sign of light
by ChallengingTimes , 10 Aug 2020
8
by M99
12 Aug 2020
A letter to my future self 
by Steve_P , 06 Aug 2020
2
by uncut_gems
10 Aug 2020
My daughter is psychotic and won’t go to the doctors I’m terrified
by Desperately sad Mum , 09 Aug 2020
3
by White Rose
09 Aug 2020
I don't know how to help my friend tell his parents about his mental health
by TahliaKate , 07 Aug 2020
3
by geoff
07 Aug 2020
Seperate Father of 3 Feeling Guilty
by Jane1980 , 27 Jul 2020
3
by ecomama
27 Jul 2020
Suicidal sister
by Ash J , 27 Jul 2020
3
by Aaronsis
27 Jul 2020
how to help a depressed partner to move forward
by Monet Exchange , 23 Jul 2020
3
by Billiek
24 Jul 2020
Paranoid Schizophrenia
by Mas123567 , 16 Jul 2020
7
by blondguy
22 Jul 2020

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