11 - "My partner has a chronic illness" - Iain with some tips
Nov 25, 2021
A heartfelt conversation unfolds as Iain shares his insights on supporting a partner with chronic fatigue. The duo navigates the emotional landscape of love and illness, emphasizing communication and adaptability. Practical coping strategies are discussed, highlighting the importance of teamwork in their relationship. They address the challenges of seeking adequate medical support and the complexities of navigating benefits for invisible conditions. Through personal stories, listeners gain valuable advice on maintaining balance and emotional well-being.
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Self-Care First
Prioritize self-care, even before helping others.
You can't support your partner effectively if you're struggling yourself.
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External Support
Maintain individual support networks outside the relationship.
This allows both partners to express frustrations and seek support without burdening each other.
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DWP Criticism
Iain criticizes the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) for their treatment of disabled individuals.
He shares how Cal's benefits assessments have been demeaning and designed to catch people out.
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Episode 11 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Iain, who is a long time friend of mine from years back. Iain talks about some of the strategies that he and his partner, Cal, use in their relationship. Cal has Chronic Fatigue and for many years has dealt daily with many symptoms that Long Covid sufferers will be able to identify with.
We talk about the difficulties of chronic illnesses, but what shines through is the way that Iain and Cal are a team, and how they find ways to support each other. There are so many relationships where the dynamic has changed almost overnight as a result of Covid & Long Covid. Iain (who will openly acknowledge that all of his wisdom comes from Cal!) talks through some really helpful, and often very simple, things that can help.
If you'd like to contact Iain - please get in touch with me through the podcast and I will pass your messages on.
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