2006-11-05 20:43:06 · 9 answers · asked by colonel 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
No it is not but there are others out there like you. I know I have supported someone for the past 20 years who has mental illness. The thing is to remember is not to let yourself be caught inside and tending to them all the time. You can get adult foster care in to help you through the Social Service Department. There are Adult Day Care places as well. they have groups at the mental health centers for them to attend too which is good for them and a time out for you.
Now, here is something to remember. You need a life of your own . You are not to feel guilty as happens in a lot of cases if you get away from time to time. Go get a hobby outside the home, get out and meet people at the coffee shop, the library where ever you like visiting. Also look around for support groups in your area of other individuals who are going through the same thing. You are not alone in this.
As a last resort realize that there is mental health facilities to care for the person who is affected with the mental illness when you have done all you can. You do this if it is needed. Never allow a situation where the person or others are in harm due to the individual. Even if it is temporary to protect your own state of mind .You can put them into treatment as needed. God bless!
2006-11-05 20:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would like to give you a helpful answer, but don't understand what the issue is. In general, being the support for a person with mental illness can be very stressful, and I encourage you to take good care of yourself and your own needs.
If your support is making you feel lonely or in pain, you might want to try a support group. You will learn good strategies for care, how to help yourself, and it will decrease your loneliness. Try doing an internet search for the specific problems to find a group. Also, search NAMI for specific resources.
2006-11-06 04:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sher 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Meant to be? I think nothing is meant to be, other than what people choose to try to make happen. There isn't a universal rule book beyond physics, which has nothing to do with the pain you feel.
But is it commonly painful and lonely? I think so. It's easier said than done, but you have to keep ahold of your sense of self and your awareness of the world beyond. There are various ways of doing this (hobbies, far-away friends with whom you don't talk about your most-pressing troubles, etc.). I hope you find something that works for you.
2006-11-06 04:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by trws1966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to ask the Dr to put you onto a support group where you can make some friends & talk to someone who is going through the same thing as you & also put the person you are looking after in a day care now & then to give you a break. the government gives you so many respite days a year i think .
make sure you ask the Dr because you really need a support group it will be a big help for you
God Bless & good luck
2006-11-06 05:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know to be honest!!
But have u thought about how the person that ur caring for feels!!?
Probably exactly the same!! But escalated due to his/her mental illness!
Im suffering from Depression & Anxiety and my partner has been strong even tho he has struggled to be there for me!!
Talk to ur loved one and see how things pan out!!
Communication is the key!!!
2006-11-06 05:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is what you make it. my ex had a mental illness but i didn't feel alone with her there. it is up to you to learn to live and have a life and make things happen. don't blame them cause you feel sorry for yourself
2006-11-06 04:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly
2006-11-06 04:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by whatever 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is painful
2006-11-06 04:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by <º))))><.·´¯`·. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry
2006-11-06 04:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by likeitis 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋