Hi there- yes the last say 10 years have just flown by in a haze of awfulness. Crisis after crisis.... in the past I managed my feelings with drinking to excess, but in March 2018 I quit, realising that I was doing myself a lot of harm as well as not solving anything at all . It’s dreadful isn’t it ? My mother lost her mobility and speech so many years ago, nobody can actually believe how she is still here and fighting.I am so sorry that you are in this situation. I am lucky in having Dad in CH & mum a distance away with carers - & I really appreciate that when I read other carers posts.
it gets to a point where you don’t have a life - I can see that.
Please take care of you first & foremost.
My Mum said on Sunday “ you don’t really have a life do you?”
that insight made me think about what is it that makes us do what we do as carers.
I don’t have any answers but know now that self preservation has got to be a major part in my life now. I feel so unwell all the time & people keep telling me I look ill!!
I hope you find resolution-soon.
Take care & hijack away, it’s nice to have social interaction!
x
At the moment, both me and my sister feel very low. This isn’t helped by the fact that my father seems to be in denial.
I know what you mean re feeling ill etc. I have started making time for a few decent walks in the park every week , but inside I feel dreadful.
Take care x