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Originally Posted by costello
That's what I always think too when I get in these moods. Then I actually talk to him again, and I realize how confused he is. I'm not sure he can help himself.
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Ah yes, but just because he can't help himself doesn't mean you must. Somebody has to if he can't, but it needn't - and shouldn't - be you, if caring for him makes you feel this way.
I was wondering earlier if there is some support for carers where you are. Over here, we have support groups and other events for family members/laypersons caring for people with a mental health problem. Best part of them is, they're usually free or have a low contribution (I ran one eons ago that cost a fiver each month).
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Originally Posted by costello
I talked to him about an hour ago. The thing is he really wants to move out but can't figure out how. He's had so many failures with jobs and things that he's just terrified to even try anymore.
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Well, it's good that you're talking.
And it's good that he wants things for himself.
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Originally Posted by costello
Then he said, "You have to tell me again. I just can't remember. This is why I can't hold a job. It makes me feel stupid that I have to be reminded over and over.
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I wonder if memory strategies would help him, like a sign on the washing machine that says "OPEN FOR USE BETWEEN 9am and 8 pm" or whatever.