If you're like me, my natural inclination is to shy away from people when they are sick. Even asking them how they are doing makes me nervous they will actually tell me! I've joined forces with Joan, self professed "Queen of Depression" to bring you interesting audios of her views on things. This week I've posted her comments on staying connected to a person during their difficult times.
Each audio below offers a unique caregiver perspective on living with someone's mental illness and ways to thrive in the face of being an "affected other".
(PLEASE ALLOW A MINUTE FOR THE FILE TO OPEN- SOME PROGRAMS TAKE A BIT LONGER THAN OTHERS-- BE SURE TO TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS)
Audio #1 : "JOAN" -- 7 minutes long - tips on staying connected during depression for a loved one or friend.
Click here to hear Joan's insightful comments
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Audio #2: "Susan" -- 7-10 minutes long -- For an interview around kid's needs living with an adult with mental illness
click here for Susan's comments
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Audio #3: "Andrea" -- 30 minutes long --The challenges of growing up with and loving a mother with bi polar disorder. Later life challenges, distance, and managing medication challenges.
Click here for Audio #3, Andrea's comments
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Audio #4: My conversation with "Joan" about her life long struggles with her son's mental illness and some truly amazing realizations from a later in life perspective.
Click below to start Audio with "Joan"
