A Caregiver's Mental Illness Journey
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Izzy’s wife has bipolar disorder. He has been her supporter and caregiver for nearly two decades. For much of that time, they struggled with communication issues and lack of understanding for how the other person felt. It is just one example of the challenges families with mental illness face. But their journey also shows the possibilities of recovery if supporters and their loved ones with mental illness can work together.
Izzy and his wife finally discovered that they had a shared mission which centered on this wife reaching recovery. They became partners in her treatment. His wife had to take ownership of her condition, which he had to allow and encourage. He also had to focus on taking care of himself which supporters often neglect.
Izzy’s experience as a supporter has also been an inspiration for his wife. She has launched ForLikeMinds, with Izzy’s support, to help supporters and their loved ones affected by mental illness find support, inspiration, information, and community. They didn’t want families affected by mental illness to struggle needlessly when there are so many people with relevant shared experience who can help.
Видео A Caregiver's Mental Illness Journey канала ForLikeMinds
Izzy’s wife has bipolar disorder. He has been her supporter and caregiver for nearly two decades. For much of that time, they struggled with communication issues and lack of understanding for how the other person felt. It is just one example of the challenges families with mental illness face. But their journey also shows the possibilities of recovery if supporters and their loved ones with mental illness can work together.
Izzy and his wife finally discovered that they had a shared mission which centered on this wife reaching recovery. They became partners in her treatment. His wife had to take ownership of her condition, which he had to allow and encourage. He also had to focus on taking care of himself which supporters often neglect.
Izzy’s experience as a supporter has also been an inspiration for his wife. She has launched ForLikeMinds, with Izzy’s support, to help supporters and their loved ones affected by mental illness find support, inspiration, information, and community. They didn’t want families affected by mental illness to struggle needlessly when there are so many people with relevant shared experience who can help.
Видео A Caregiver's Mental Illness Journey канала ForLikeMinds
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