Exactly the way I feel right now. I cry because I have to come. I cry because I feel bad about crying. I cry because I don’t see an end to the situation. I cry because I am even thinking about an end to the situation. I have not tried taking a walk because if I leave her alone she “gets into trouble”. I don’t think I could relax on a wall because I wonder what I will find when I get back.
Ltlmrmd Get a couple of wifi cameras in which you can monitor your Mom from your smartphone. Many are inexpensive and simple to set up and will bring you some peace of mind.
I hear you loud and clear, I feel your pain. I’ve been EXACTLY where you are now. You will not get motivated to go. Just Go and do whatever you usually do when you get there. The first chance you get, take a break. If the chance doesn’t just come, STOP whatever . . . and make it happen.
Go sit in a room by yourself, close the door and do nothing for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. NOTHING! Or . . .
Go sit on the porch, the deck, the balcony, in the backyard, anywhere away from the caregiving environment. Do NOTHING for 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
Back to caregiving . . . if you MUST. Then, repeat the above every time you start feeling stressed.
It won’t cure you, but it definitely HELPS. Try to Not feel guilty, you’re doing the best you can.
I’m keeping you in my prayers. Give it to GOD, HE will give you what you need.
Go sit in a room by yourself, close the door and do nothing for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. NOTHING! Or . . .
Go sit on the porch, the deck, the balcony, in the backyard, anywhere away from the caregiving environment. Do NOTHING for 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
Back to caregiving . . . if you MUST. Then, repeat the above every time you start feeling stressed.
It won’t cure you, but it definitely HELPS. Try to Not feel guilty, you’re doing the best you can.
I’m keeping you in my prayers. Give it to GOD, HE will give you what you need.