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23-09-2016 05:53 PM
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It's great
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23-09-2016 06:12 PM
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23-09-2016 06:52 PM
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@janedoe2 as @pip it's great that he feels comfortable and secure to open up with you. But from what you've written, I get the sense that you're worried about what he's actually saying. Is that right, or have I misunderstood?
You mentioned that he is talking about previous episodes that he now considers as 'profound'. What does this mean? Is he viewing his previous episodes as something that gave him insight? Or are there concerns that what is saying sounds odd?
If there are concerns that what he saying does sound delusional or bizzare, it is important to listen non-judgementally, but also not reinforce these thoughts.
May I ask what your partner's diagnosis is?
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23-09-2016 07:05 PM
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23-09-2016 07:12 PM
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That's wonderful @janedoe2 and sorry for misinterpretting what you said.
Is sounds like you are being a great support, listening, non-judgementally. Keeping the communication lines opens is really important. This is a great opportunity for both you and him to learn from his previous episodes so that it can equip both of you to manage an episode if one should happen again.
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23-09-2016 07:53 PM
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That's wonderful @janedoe2
helping by being supportive and listening. ( Is that enough ) -- yes it is at the moment @janedoe2
Is all I need to do is sincerely care for him -- Yes @janedoe2, tak one day at a time , and just do what you are doing now , don`t psh him , just love him
this is what i have been doing with my husband who has a mental illness
Sending you hugs
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23-09-2016 08:08 PM
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23-09-2016 08:15 PM
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You are welcome @janedoe2
If you have any questions please ask, we are here for you xx
There will be times where there will be ups and downs , but you are doing great
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01-10-2016 05:40 PM
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How are you going @janedoe2 xx
been thinking of you today , sending you hugs my friend