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Mental health especially in men can often be seen as a weakness and stops many from seeking help. Never underestimate the importance of opening up to others , being kind - especially to yourself. Forums like this are just as essential as the...

Caring is incredibly hard work. Do you have any practical support to lessen the load? I.e. respite care so that you can get a break? In the first instance I'd talk to your GP as there are support services local to each area for your mental...

The last three years, I’ve suffered immeasurable loss—something I always thought only happened to other people. Grief destroys everything around you: your health, both mental and physical. Over the last three or four months, I’ve started to feel...

My dad has Alzheimer's disease and I'm really struggling with his psychosis lately. My mum was away last night on a trip with her sister, back this evening and he's been very restless and delusional, largely because of her abscence. Constantly...

If I may, following discussions about "antidepressants", I'd like to give my views in the hope it clarifies ja number of things. Firstly there are loads of anti depressants specifically formulated to help with depression. I say "specifically"...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/&ved=2ahUKEwi677DpvvONAxWNQEEAHfHYHvcQFnoECA8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2f22fZhds6XxgYJ3r7kWW5 Ive highlighted a link (above) to the Alzheimer's Society which...

Am certainly no expert but I'd say for the best for both of you it may help to go along with whatever he wants really. To challenge or divert him may cause even more confusion and increase frustration for yourself. It's a hard task for people who...