Stress Relief and Self Care Tools And Resources For Carers and Caregivers Of Loved Ones
Today I feel so flattered to be able to tell you that I was recently asked to be interviewed by Carers Queensland for the Winter edition of their online magazine, FIRST. How exciting that someone decided my story was worthy enough to share with others. I’ve never felt that I stood out from anyone else. […]
I have a one track mind today which is largely due to me thinking about the dark side to Facebook. I have noticed since I started writing this article, that I am not the only one, after seeing the posts of quite a few people with similar feelings. These thoughts have been sparked by a […]
The impact of having a daughter (whom I love very much) with developmental complex post traumatic stress disorder, with a distortion in views, rates highly on my list of volatile situations. If only I knew in advance that they would become one of those situations, I could avoid the triggers that might set my daughter […]
Are you a Carer or what, a doormat perhaps? I know I was feeling more like a doormat than what I thought I should be feeling as a Carer. Being taken for granted was a continuous struggle, and I wasn’t particularly happy about it. Therefore I am suggesting that you look at your own situation […]
There is something that becomes excruciatingly clear when you live with or care for someone with developmental CPTSD. Complex post traumatic stress disorder means it is a no-no for certain discussion topics. Or else face the wrath of a demon, if your charge is a person who triggers over what would normally be a common […]
I am a live in caregiver by default. I care for my adult daughter who still lives with me because she is unable to care for herself or her daughter at present. She suffers from mental illness in the form of developmental complex post traumatic stress disorder and also has an adult ADD diagnosis. How Many […]
We recently had a suicide crisis and a cry for help, which should be two phrases that instill a quick call to action, yet remain ignored. Add a diagnosed Mental illness to the equation and the word ‘jump’ leaps to mind. Betrayed Trust My faith in the people who are supposed to help […]
“I will take care of you”. Fitting words to describe what is a mothers love. Even if not a carer, a mother represents the core of the Caregivers Creed. The role of a carer, caregiver, is often brought about through a need to start caring for a child, parent, relative, partner or other loved one. […]