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Moving to New Zealand you say? Now why didn't I think of that?! Joking aside it has been difficult to get support. I just do what I can to support her day by day. Lately I have suggested to her we try to get treatment for the pain or try to identify what the root cause of it is. Hoping that if...

I think my wife may be suffering with this but we aren't really sure. Her GP believes she may have fibromyalgia which amongst other things seems to cause fatigue, pain and anxiety. My wife is also unable to work full time and currently does 3 days a week. Does your daughter manage to sleep...

It happens mate. Last year I was meant to sort something out for my wife's car insurance. It's always been my job to handle all the financial and admin stuff. Anyway I completely forgot and her car insurance policy was cancelled. I was really upset with myself. Try not to beat yourself up...

That is amazing mate! Absolutely made up for you!

Thank you for the advice. It is much appreciated!

Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately I think you are right about my boss. Got some advice today about a 'Carers Passport'. I think this would really help. What is ultimately causing me stress is the unpredictable nature of my wife's condition and how that can impact me when I'm at...

Yeah it helps and it's much appreciated. I'm going to ask for the referral next week. Thanks again!

This thread has served me well in the past so I'm just hoping for a little advice if possible. My own mental health has been quite good for a couple of years now, however my wife has deteriorated. We have 2 young children and due to my wife's job the majority of the childcare responsibilities...

I'm sorry to hear this mate. We all love you ?

You're doing the right thing. Just be there for your son and love him. He will know he's loved by you and his mum and will grow up strong for it.

Thank you so much for the kind words. When I'm struggling I find myself obsessing about certain things, namely money issues. The good thing is that I now recognise that worrying about money is a symptom and not the CAUSE of my mental health difficulties. Your words are very helpful, as you put...

Thanks mate. I think previously I felt as though I had to stay strong but now my wife is starting to recover uts allowed me to let my guard down a bit.

Thanks for the kind words mate. She has just had her medication reviewed and increased. It may be time for me to speak to the GP as well.

She was offered support from work and telephone counselling. The trouble is she is very opposed to any kind of counselling as she is worried that certain things from her childhood will be brought up. I know from experience you really have to commit to it if you have counselling and it's a sore...

Thanks mate. I definitely have better coping strategies than I did previously so that should help me. I have been foolishly taking on more and more and insisting that I could cope. Taking some silly sense of pride in it all.

I'm just hoping that writing things down might help me in some way so here goes. I posted on here a few years ago and since then I've been doing well mentally. Over the last few years I have felt strong and have been taking most things in my stride. Unfortunately the last few weeks I felt...

Glad to hear it went smoothly. I know nothing about cycling but just a thought, could you sell or trade the parts you own for another, albeit cheaper bike?

I'm afraid I don't have any advice but my thoughts are with you. I can't imagine the pain of what you're going through with your daughter. I'm sure she'll come around eventually although I doubt that is any consoliation at the moment. Take care.

Fantastic news. Congratulations!

Just try to take it as it comes, you'll do great. We didn't attend the antenatal classes either. You'll figure it all out as you go along.