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In this topic: coping strategies. Self-care tips. Goals and how to reach them. Celebration and motivation. Supporting ourselves and each other. All the things that help.
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| |  | Hi everyone.Im just wondering if theres any young carers on here?Im 20 and would love to have people... by Anonymous 24-03-2017 Latest post 39m ago by Faith-and-Hope 1690 Replies 8084 Views | 1,690 Replies | 8084 Views | ||
| |  | I haven't been on the forums too much lately; I've been more focused on myself. After realising how... by PlantLady 16-08-2019 Latest post yesterday by Appleblossom 7 Replies 142 Views | 7 Replies | 142 Views | ||
| |  | This thread is a follow on (or starting over) from my previous thread Caring for a wife with borderline personality disorder – sequel to diary of wife's hospital stay... by Determined 22-01-2018 Latest post yesterday by Determined 1500 Replies 6895 Views | 1,500 Replies | 6895 Views | ||
| | | There used to be a thread around exercise but I couldn't find it so starting a new one. Recently my ... by Determined 25-06-2018 Latest post yesterday by Darcy 249 Replies 4650 Views | 249 Replies | 4650 Views | ||
| |  | Living and loving someone with MI presents relationship challenges and often others cannot see why w... by Darcy 24-01-2019 Latest post 18-08-2019 by Determined 539 Replies 4665 Views | 539 Replies | 4665 Views | ||
| |  | Hello everyone Good morning , love to hear all carers hints and tips to success you have found in yo... 420 Replies 9690 Views | 420 Replies | 9690 Views | ||
| | | Hello Everyone My name is @Shaz51 , and I thought of having a thread for everyone to take a photo ... by Shaz51 29-04-2017 Latest post 16-08-2019 by Determined 464 Replies 5589 Views | 464 Replies | 5589 Views | ||
| | | When MI crisis happens, keeping house can take low priority. But having a messy house can further de... 515 Replies 3034 Views | 515 Replies | 3034 Views | ||
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| | | For me , I have had lots of pets in my life time , cats , dogs, birds, guinea pigs, fish , budgies, ... 6 Replies 478 Views | 6 Replies | 478 Views | ||
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| | | Hi all, I hope this is the right place to post this. Talking about our troubles and such to others r... 6 Replies 542 Views | 6 Replies | 542 Views | ||
| | | Looking for tips (particularly from a wife's perspective) on how I can support my wife (aka my darli... by Determined 21-07-2019 Latest post 26-07-2019 by Ali11 9 Replies 740 Views | 9 Replies | 740 Views | ||
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| | | Hello Everyone ;' We ( carers have a good discussion about LOVE in the thread called Re: Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness... by Shaz51 09-03-2017 Latest post 04-06-2019 by Determined 58 Replies 5317 Views | 58 Replies | 5317 Views | ||
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| | | Hi all, This is my first post on any SANE forum and I would really appreciate any help or guidance f... by blackjeans1 19-12-2018 Latest post 17-05-2019 by Caz101 4 Replies 1448 Views | 4 Replies | 1448 Views | ||
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