Caring for Yourself as a Support Partner
You cannot pour from an empty cup — and supporting someone through treatment is real work.
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Boundaries that protect both of you
- "I want to support you, and I need 30 minutes alone first."
- "I can listen tonight, but tomorrow let's talk to your therapist about this."
- "I'm not the right person for this conversation — let's loop in your clinician."
Resources for caregivers
- NAMI Family Support Groups — free, peer-led, widely available.
- Your own therapist — even a few sessions during their treatment course.
- Caregiver support hotlines — most states have one; 211 can connect you.
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