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Caregiving: I’m frustrated and exhausted.
Caregivers | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (223)Comment receiving replies
I can truly sympathize, even though my situation is different from yours (dementia and a stroke). I find myself sighing a lot, even when I don't need to. I am so frustrated with the total lack of support or understanding from my husband's family. I feel very trapped some days and find it difficult to keep up with friends, much less see them. I would love to take a break away from my husband, just to regroup, but this seems very unlikely/impossible. So far, my health is holding up, but I am on more meds than before and some days that is not enough. I guess I am venting, too, as well as sympathizing. Try to find some time for yourself. I go to book club about once every 6 weeks. That's not much, but it helps. I take our dog for a walk at least once a day. I'm out, but nearby. I hope you can find help with your caregiving. We all feel overwhelmed, sometimes, and other caregivers understand. Feel free to vent any time!
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you will be in my prayers that things get better in your living situation. i am a care giver for 2 92 year old ladies my mom and my aunt (twins). its ok right now they are still independent but my aunt probably wont be much longer. i try to be as giving and caring as i can but both of them are always trying to apologize to me for putting me out. i said i do all this out of love for both of them and i k ow its the right thing to do and they have no one else but me. all i want to hear form them is im making their lives easier and they love em and appreciate what im doing for them. it comes form the heart/ i NEVER want either of them to ever feel guilty or say im sorry for me being there for them. im retired and sold my home and moved here to do just what im doing when they let me. they are stubborn and still very independent so i make sure every day i let them know im here. i let them do what they feel they can and i pick up the slack. do most of the driving to dr appt and take them shopping sometimes ..but again they are stubborn and at least mom is still independent. take care and again you are in my prayers
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@shirleymac vent all you want as often as you want! It can be the best medicine! I know that caregiving is exhausting, frustrating, and stressful. That’s why we’re here—we can listen and maybe give suggestions. And, thank you for your suggestions