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08 May 2023 08:13 AM
08 May 2023 08:13 AM
08 May 2023 08:25 AM
08 May 2023 08:25 AM
Hi @Skeg,
Welcome to the forum. Good on your on reaching out for help. I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you and your loved ones. This must be a very difficult moment for you. It's good to hear your partner is receiving some support. How about you? Are you considering getting some support for yourself?
08 May 2023 10:29 AM - edited 08 May 2023 10:31 AM
08 May 2023 10:29 AM - edited 08 May 2023 10:31 AM
Hi @Skeg,
Welcome to the Forums. My name is FloatingFeather and I am one of the peer support workers at SANE. I'm really sorry to read how hard things have been for you, your partner and your children. I can only imagine how tough things are for you all.
I can tell by what you have written how much you care for your partner. She is lucky to have such a supportive partner in you. It is good that your partner is currently receiving care and I really hope she is getting the support she needs. I would also encourage you to reach out for support as this is a lot for you as well.
There are a few organisations I will list here that may be useful for you to reach out to for more specific support around the situation. Three carer organisations that may be of benefit to you and an organisation called Open Arms which provides free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the Australian Defence Force, and their families.
- Mental Health Carers Australia
I would also encourage you to learn as much as you can around schizophrenia and ptsd to help you have a better understanding of what is going on for your partner and how you may help. I am a carer for a close family member with a serious mental health diagnosis. Initially their diagnosis was scary, confusing and confronting for all of us but with time, education, and support things got better. Yes there was a new normal in a lot of ways but there is also a lot of hope.
I wish you all the best of luck.
Warm wishes,
FloatingFeather
08 May 2023 02:58 PM
08 May 2023 02:58 PM
Trying to understand her condition and trying to find help to do that because when she no longer can say she loves me but believes she is not well it is hard
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