Does anyone take any medications themselves to help cope with their caring responsibilities? I'm clutching at straws sometimes to stay 'in control' and not go into meltdown. Had a really bad one last night - nearly called for an ambulance as had chest pains, but they went away, think it was just anxiety. Mum had been 'at me' all day and I just couldn't take it any more. I know the problem is her illness but if only I could deal and cope with it better .... just a bit longer before I have to face the thought of a care home.
Just wondered if anyone takes any herbal remedy type things to help with the stress and anxiety and can recommend anything. Am seeing my doc soon so am also going to ask if there's something 'mild' I can take to keep me calm and stop the meltdowns (which just make mum worse of course).
I used to take the odd Co-codamol of mum's (!) when I had really bad headaches and that used to give me a 'lift', but we've run out now and not sure I should confess that to the doc!
Just wondered if anyone takes any herbal remedy type things to help with the stress and anxiety and can recommend anything. Am seeing my doc soon so am also going to ask if there's something 'mild' I can take to keep me calm and stop the meltdowns (which just make mum worse of course).
I used to take the odd Co-codamol of mum's (!) when I had really bad headaches and that used to give me a 'lift', but we've run out now and not sure I should confess that to the doc!