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She already started the first steps, which is by admitting that she has it. Most people who have mental illnesses cannot admit that they have it. Denying just makes things worse. Thus, in doing so, she is taking the steps in wanting to deal with it. Basically, if she has admitted it to you, means that she values you heaps as a friend. Thus, the one thing that you can do, and I have no doubts about it, is supporting her. Being there for her and not judging. People who are mentally, physically, emotionally unstable are normal people as well. They can do stuff like normal people and are extremely independent.

I worked with mentally and physically disabled people, which I know is probably not the same as someone with mental illness, but I know for a fact that they are all labeled in the same boat and are scrutinized by others. It's normal in human nature to do so. And, these people are the most inspiring people of all. I learnt a whole lot from them. So, what you're doing, at this moment for your friend, Traceve, is right. By not abandoning her shows that you are not judging her and she is one heck of a lucky person to have a friend like you.

By the way, Frankie, thanks for the link! I learnt more stuff from it!

[Guest]

Yep Frankie it means a alot to me, you are always do the right thing by making everyone understand

[Di]

Numb and in shock, a well loved ,liked wonderful caring staff member of the respite center Tom goes to. Has very suddenly unexpectedly passed away. Jenny worked for nine yrs mostly as a night carer.

How I will remember Jenny...

As soon as Jenny walked into the room, her smile, kind heart would light up the room like the brightest rainbow ever to shine. Jenny would always hug and kiss who ever was in the centre at the time she arrived for work or staff meetings. Jenny was like a mother hen to everyone, she took time out to listen and comfort those in need. Esp me, she always hugged and kissed me when ever we met. The last time I saw Jenny was in July at the BBQ open day Chancet had. I still can't get my head round it that Jenny has gone the night shift will never be quite as bright and cheerful as it was when Jenny was on shift. RIP Jenny x x

[Mez83]

Di I'm so sorry I hope you and Tom are ok. Joe and I will be thinking of you hun.

[Frankie]

That is sad news Di, I am sure we are all thinking of you. I hope you and Tom are doing OK.

[Di]

Di I'm so sorry I hope and Tom are ok. Joe and I will be thinking of you hun.

That is sad news Di, I am sure we are all thinking of you. I hope you and Tom are doing OK.

Thank You, yeah Tom had known Jenny for all the 8 yrs he has been going to Chancet. I think he will be upset esp. at bedtime and during the night. As Jenny worked most nights. She built a very close bond to the young persons, as they do the most personal needs for the young persons at night. They spend more quality with them as it’s quieter. Tom used to open up more and talk at this time. As there were no distractions.

Its hit everyone very hard,it will take someone very special to even come close to the wonderful caring,kind hearted woman Jenny was.

[buffygirl]

That is sad Di, im sorry im thinking of you both.

[Traceve]

Does anyone know how to manage anger?

When I "loose it" I do things to myself, im not proud of it, but are there any sugestions for me to stop this.

As it makes my friends go off at me and that makes me even worse

[Pierced Musie]

Go outside, stamp your feet and swear at the same time. Invest in a punching bag. Write in a journal when you are feeling angry or depressed or both.

[Traceve]

Thanks for that, I will try using those methods instead of the ones I use at the moment as the ones I use, people dont like and neither do I, very much.