Posted by Penny on April 13, 2004, at 14:19:02
In reply to How Do I stand it...Again?, posted by DaisyM on April 13, 2004, at 13:32:49
Daisy,
I think anyone who wasn't feeling a great deal of strain under those circumstances would be someone I would be worried about! I mean, my goodness...
I think that people tend to forget that caregivers and loved ones of people who are frequently ill need as much if not more support than the person with the illness.
I wish I had some magical advice to give you, but, alas, I don't. I do think that continuing to function, as best you can, will be helpful to you - you are probably running on adrenaline anyway, but at least staying busy helps to keep you out of the Pit.
At the same time, you have to be extra kind to yourself right now. And allow yourself to let those emotions out in a safe place, or with a safe person. Sometimes, I think, even 10 minutes ALONE, where you force yourself to take a breather or to think about only YOU for a while, can be the most helpful thing in the world.
Above all, remember that you can't take care of others if you do become sick. So you HAVE to put your wellbeing first. You can't give what you don't have, Daisy.
(((Daisy)))
P
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