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Joely · 03-02-2008, 08:32 PM

Hey there,

I've replied to your PM with a couple of tips. I disappeared into the world of Philip Pullman for a few hours so I missed your message. One thing I forgot to mention was that I think it's possible, if you book in to see the Mental Health Nurse to ask for an hour, rather than just a half-hour appointment. They might well swing that for you. It's important that you go there for *you* but they are great dispensers of wisdom and will be able to give you some support as well as practical advice.

And I've been there, Jamie. I've been in the ambulance and I've thought it was the end of the world and dying was my only way out. I also know that it passes, that things change. Sometimes you just have to give them time. She will find her way out. She sounds just as stubborn and bloody-minded as I am, and once she understands she has that strength, she will move on. Sometimes, although it's hard for relatives to watch, we have to go through very intense lessons so we can grow. This is growth for both of you, don't forget that.

J x

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Joely Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 517	Hey there, I've replied to your PM with a couple of tips. I disappeared into the world of Philip Pullman for a few hours so I missed your message. One thing I forgot to mention was that I think it's possible, if you book in to see the Mental Health Nurse to ask for an hour, rather than just a half-hour appointment. They might well swing that for you. It's important that you go there for you but they are great dispensers of wisdom and will be able to give you some support as well as practical advice. And I've been there, Jamie. I've been in the ambulance and I've thought it was the end of the world and dying was my only way out. I also know that it passes, that things change. Sometimes you just have to give them time. She will find her way out. She sounds just as stubborn and bloody-minded as I am, and once she understands she has that strength, she will move on. Sometimes, although it's hard for relatives to watch, we have to go through very intense lessons so we can grow. This is growth for both of you, don't forget that. J x Last edited by Joely; 03-02-2008 at 08:34 PM.