I am currently caring for a woman with schizophrenia and is bi-polar. I find that there is very little information for caregivers of those with mental illness. Mostly all I find is about Alzheimer's or dementia caused by Parkinson's disease. I would like to know if you ever found that support group. I really struggle with my own sanity while caring for Lucy. She can be so aggravating and I get so frustrated. Her family isn't really involved other than to pay me to look after her. I'm the one who ended up having a heart attack in January of this year because I have become so stressed out. Not to mention the depression, anxiety, weight gain, and assorted other ailments. I find it difficult to balance my needs with hers. Any advice?
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Very enlightening! I think all of us caregivers are constantly learning as we go. No two people are alike, although some symptoms might be similar.
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