http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_eek.gif Sorry, got to ask, this IS the 21st century, yes? Oh good! For a second there i thought you had time travelled back to the 80's and seen my old family doctor! He was blunt to the point of being insulting, then he'd take a big leap and just down right insu...

613 at the moment....got to be worth a try, eh?

HI and welcome to the forum http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_smile.gif Depression is one of those things that, without first hand experience, can be extremely hard to understand. I was originally diagnosed with severe depression in the late 90's, and have recently been put back on the pills. I wa...

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Oh hun, i'm so sorry to hear that! You're quite right, he is old enough to stand on his own two feet. He should be glad he's not my brother, i would of given him such an ear bashing by now. http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_mad.gif Have you spoken to your local CAB, or maybe try Social Services? I...

Hi and welcome to the forum. As pixie said, this place is like a home from home so throw your shoes in the corner and curl up on the sofa for a good natter.

Does your friend have any family that would/could help out in any way?

i hadn't even realised til you said!

I always look for the 07/08/09 type things, and Friday the 13th's too. They seem to be good days for me, oddly enough.

<t>Hi fin and welcome to the forum.<br/> <br/> That is a difficult situation for you to be in, and i totally understand how you must be feeling. You can see what your brother is doing, but feel powerless to do anything to stop it. Unfortunately i don't think there is anything you can do, not really....

Hello fin, and welcome to the forum.

Willow,

I can't begin to imagine the stress you are under. I so hope lolly has been found. I can't add to what has already been said, other than to say keep fighting. Sending much love and best wishes. Thinking of you all xxx