TW (Trigger Warning) // Anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide
Journeying with our loved ones in their mental health struggles can be frustrating and frightening.
“What if they reject my help?”
“What if I make things worse?”
“What if I spiral too?”
We want to help, but don’t know how. And sometimes, the overwhelming responsibility we feel can lead to burnout.
Natasha, Buan Hua and Jolee share their experiences in caring for loved ones who suffer from anxiety and depression. Jolee, a medical social worker, shares professional insights from her field on how we can dispense care to our loved ones with healthy boundaries too.
▬▬ In this video (Part 1 of 2) ▬▬
00:00 Intro
02:16 ‘There is an increased sense of heaviness. My brain and heart are oversaturated.’ Buan Hua's 5-year journey of caring for her friend with anxiety
06:59 ‘Every time she didn’t text me, I’d fear that something had happened.’ Nata’s friend’s anti-depressants caused her suicide ideation
13:03 Are we still good-enough caregivers even if the person chooses to take their own life?
18:51 How caregiving can lead to burnout
25:06 How caregivers can take care of themselves
30:42 Finding support in the caregiving journey
35:34 Support exists in different forms
41:17 How do we let the person know about their unrealistic expectations of care?
42:10 Coming up in Part 2
Watch Part 2: • NGL, caregivers need c...
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26 июл 2024
