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15-12-2016 07:17 AM
15-12-2016 07:17 AM
Plan B for the Christmas period
Hi everyone,
Over the Christmas & New Year period, our loved ones formal supports (Drs, case workers etc) often go on leave or at the very least, closed for public holidays.
Often we can get through these periods, but when loved ones become unwell, it can be hard to know where to seek help.
So how do you get through this period with your loved one?
Do you & your loved one use your own strategies to manage?
Do you know of any helpful organisations or places to get support that are available?
For those who have a Plan B for the holiday period, we would love to hear them. For those who don't have a Plan B, here is the place you can ask questions and get yours sorted, so you can have peace of mind over the holiday period.
Nik
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15-12-2016 10:08 AM - edited 15-12-2016 10:51 AM
15-12-2016 10:08 AM - edited 15-12-2016 10:51 AM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hi Nik!
Such a great idea I have put together some helpline numbers that are available over the christmas break to start with:
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16-12-2016 12:19 PM
16-12-2016 12:19 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
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16-12-2016 07:26 PM
16-12-2016 07:26 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hello @NikNik, @Lunar, @Shimmer
Do you have any support plans for your husband in place just in case? -- no not really @NikNik
love to hear some ideas , we mostly use what he finds that is relaxing , even thnking of taking sleeping tablets tonight
what about you @MadameMeow, @Former-Member, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty
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16-12-2016 09:26 PM
16-12-2016 09:26 PM
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16-12-2016 09:42 PM
16-12-2016 09:42 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hi @MadameMeow,
Those are great ideas! Good on you for joining the Forums to explore even more!
I hope you find connecting with the wonderful people here helpful
I look forward to 'seeing' more of you around!
Take care,
Shimmer
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16-12-2016 09:47 PM
16-12-2016 09:47 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hello @MadameMeow xx
how is things going now my friend ??
how long is your holiday xx
we are taking 2 weeks holidays trying to get my hubby to do some of the things he likes
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17-12-2016 08:41 AM
17-12-2016 08:41 AM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
How are you both going?
Things were going better until the last few days when my husband encountered some really tough times at work. I literally had to pick him off the shower floor last night and put him to bed. I slept on the couch with my baby so we wouldn't wake him during feeds.
Our holiday is only a few days but I'm hoping it will be enough to lift his spirits. He's on a low dose of antidepressants now so I'm hoping to see some improvements with them too. It's been two weeks since he started those.
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17-12-2016 02:22 PM
17-12-2016 02:22 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hello @MadameMeow xx
I see you that He's on a low dose of antidepressants now so I'm hoping to see some improvements with them too. It's been two weeks since he started those.
antidepressants usual takes up to 6 weeks to start working , it takes time and then things will change , if there are working you will notice a difference
there will still be ups and downs but will improve my friend xx
My hubby was on just antidepressants but they never seem to work until he ws put on anti anxiety meds as well
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19-12-2016 08:46 PM
19-12-2016 08:46 PM
Re: Plan B for the Christmas period
Hello @NikNik, @MadameMeow, @Shimmer, @Lunar
my Hubby is using his own strategies to manage?
I am using my own strategies to manage? ,
1) trying to make this week as stress free for hubby so he can cope
2) to be ready for something to happen on the day and having to ring up and say we are not coming