14-10-2014 10:17 PM
14-10-2014 10:17 PM
Hi everyone,
Thought I might continue this discussion from out Topic Tuesday night here.
We often tend to focus on the more difficult things in our lives, so I thought it would be good to talk about the positive stuff. So, what do you guys see as the positives of being a carer?
Let us know your thoughts.
Hobbit.
31-01-2022 07:14 PM
31-01-2022 07:14 PM
Hey @Hobbit ,
Haven't seen you around in a while. I was just passing by, and wanted to check-in with you. How are you travelling?
tyme
12-02-2022 12:37 PM
12-02-2022 12:37 PM
Hi all,
I was interested to see this thread. It would be good to have a link to the Topic Tuesday discussion if it is still available @tyme . My immediate response was to think that there aren’t any positives. But of course everything in life has both bright and dark sides.
I have done so many things which I guess I could classify as help seeking activity. In trying to understand what was going on with my family members and how to help things work better I have undertaken university degrees, joined forums like this, tried local support groups and consulted with psychologists, doctors and relationship therapists. I am not sure I would have done any of these things if left to my own devices. All these things have benefited me in one way or another.
So I guess I should be grateful 😇 for being knocked out of my comfort zone.
12-02-2022 12:57 PM
12-02-2022 12:57 PM
Hi @Former-Member
I love your perspective! It can be nice to take a moment to reflect on the strength and growth we have found ourselves with, particularly when the day-day can feel incredibly challenging to say the least.
It looks like that thread is quite an old one but I believe this is it; https://saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Topic-Tuesday-Carers-Week-CLOSED/m-p/9939#M182
You can also find any of the past Topic Tuesdays here; https://saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/bd-p/forum-008
Hope that helps 🙂
12-02-2022 09:51 PM
12-02-2022 09:51 PM
Good evening @Former-Member ,
Thanks for posting. Good to hear from you.
Another Topic Tuesday it could be is Topic Tuesday // Supporting loved ones living with BPD // Tuesday 25th January, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT
This looks into the strengths of carers.
Speak soon,
tyme
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