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Long term illness help

  • 05-02-2014 2:27pm
    #1
    IpreDictDeatH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭


    Could do with some advice here folks. I am in the process of trying to find a professional that my mum can go and see in relation to a member of family having a chronic long term illness. I just don't know what to google even. Id be looking for someone to help her think her way out of it rather than a counselling session which i think involves allowing the client to unload? I feel she needs to be shown ways to stop her brain from going where its going, if that makes any sense. A recommendation would be great, but even some insight into what i should be searching for would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    DM addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭DM addict


    Without more detail, it's hard to say.

    I'd suggest talking to her GP or any other professionals you're currently in touch with.

    Or, you could use the PSI's 'find a psychologist' facility - http://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/find-a-psychologist/ - if you're looking for someone who's not a counsellor, but you need help with a mental health problem, I'd suggest a clinical psychologist.

    Hope that helps.


  • #3
    JuliusCaesar
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    Many of the associations for the more common disorders such as cancer or alzheimers will be able to put carers and family members in contact with counsellors who specialise in supporting them. So if you look up Irish Cancer Society or google "head injury ireland" (for example) you might be able to come up with something there.

    You could also try the Long Term Illness forum here under Sci too. They might be better able to help.


  • #4
    sawdoubters
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    http://www.irish-counselling.ie/


  • #5
    julespop
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    Do people live long with Alzheimers? It is just I read that people can live for seven years with it.


  • #6
    sambuka41
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭sambuka41


    julespop wrote: »
    Do people live long with Alzheimers? It is just I read that people can live for seven years with it.

    Yes people can live for a years with Alzheimers, it can vary depending on the individual and their circumstances. (when were they diagnosed, do they have any other medical conditions, do they live alone or with support)

    The Alzheimer Society in UK have great factsheets about Dementia

    http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/factsheets


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