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Suzanne I’m so sorry for your loss and his. This must be an incredibly painful time. Please know you’re in my thoughts and I’m sending my heartfelt wish for some peace for you both Joy

A member has asked privately about suggestions for books that can help with OCD and anxiety. OCD and anxiety in general works best with CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) as it’s the unwanted and intrusive thoughts that give rise to anxious behaviours. The following are some suggested reading but...

Dear Jest I don’t think it’s possible for anyone who is diagnosed with cancer to not be anxious, worried and fearful. I’m deeply sorry for what you’re going through and I only hope you know how much people in this community are wishing well for you the three things you are doing are excellent...

Hi Catherine I’ll respond privately and a general response on literature within the group soon🙏💖

Hi Kat yes it’s incredibly difficult to support someone with anxiety or depression . Taking care of yourself is very important just as anxiety is exhausting for somebody with it so it is exhausting also for the person supporting them. Remember to take care of yourself. I’ve just written an...

Dear John this is not usually a fast journey but it is an exhausting journey, both physically and emotionally. Several people I know have copied the “How to respond “ table and put on their fridge so they can remind themselves how best to avoid clashes. Please remember that you darling wife is...

Dear Maxesmum, it is a soul sucking illness an I’m so sorry you are going through this. My closest friend is also going through this with her husband and even though I know a lot of facts it doesn’t lessen the emotional impact that watching someone you love go through this. Please read the...

Actually there are several Dementia related websites , thanks for pointing this out There is a Dementia and a Dementia Australia.

Hi mOiOz I’m sorry that you’ve been going through so much ongoing grief. Is it time to see a professional counsellor , I see you are attached to a Pain Clinic well done! Now you need to take control of your pain and I understand how exhausting that can be . Taking control means acknowledging to...

Yes we are building a wonderful and supporting network 💕

Pain is personal but a positive attitude like you have goes a long way to helping us power through 💕

You go get it! You will love being out and about and showing others we can’t be knocked out just slowed down a little 😁

Pain is a reminder that we’re alive, but it would be nice to just enjoy life without it. Thinking of you and share Pain.

I’m sorry “Ideas” for the widow/widower thing but I am real not AI. A typo should not change the message and I’m relieved not to be a robot 🙂

I’m so sorry that your beautiful daughter has died and left you grieving her. Please be gentle with yourself and take all the time you need to grieve and heal.I hope that at sometime in the future you will be able to find comfort in the treasured memories you shared. Thinking of you ❤️‍🩹 Joy

Widow/widower changing terminologies e.g. actor/actress is now usually actor