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Any caregivers gaining weight?
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I too have gained weight. 15lbs since 2019 when my mother was diagnosed with dementia. I had been caring for her since 2004 before that and managed to not gain weight. I'm not eating more, and my doctor says stress and not getting regular and good sleep is the cause. Not getting good sleep and the enormous stress of caregiving can affect people differently. Please don't forget about good, regular sleep. I know personally that can be a challenge or nearly impossible, but it is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet. I hope you manage to keep the pounds off. My heart is with you.
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Yes, I am depressed and sad. Not to the point of being clinically depressed, but I know it is stress and depression. I don't feel like doing anything any more from just worrying about my husband. Worrying does not change anything, I know. Yesterday, I hardly ate anything at all. I need to start walking to my walking videos and doing some exercises. It is hard to eat healthy when everything healthy costs so much money. And mine is running out fast. Well, as I remind myself, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come and all we have is today. God bless you and have a Merry Christmas.