Why is it that as caregivers we feel so alone at times when we are always with the person we're caring for?

To Ginger123 and Fernando. Thank you both for your comments here. Your words have helped make my day today.

Good attitude, Fernando!! At the end of the day, we may have felt lonely, but there will be a huge relief and satisfaction with no regrets. You and I are not alone here. Stay close to those who know.

I agree with that statement that friends don't know, and i am seeing that there are many in the trenches with me, and we fight a fight, of choice, but like a boxer after all is said and done, we stand alone in the ring fighting a fight for our love ones, so they can get a better life, and we do this by giving our life in exchange, I'm not going anywhere the selfless people that i have read about have impressed me to no end, and your honesty is so heart felt that i would be stupid to go. They are heavy weights here, the strongest of strong, but with the softies hearts you can find. But we do fight, in that there is no doubt. I stand alone but in a battlefield of many and we all hold our ground as best we can, thank you ginger123 and may God Bless you and keep you strong and cool, and of course keep punching p.s. I am learning to live a little in between rounds growing stronger with each bout, and trying to keep the heart as soft as I can...see ya .

Caregiving is very lonely. This website is good for you because everyone who is here knows more about your feelings than your closest friend or relative. They are in the trenchs with you. You can be in a room full of people but you feel alone and you will soon be alone because everyone of them can walk out the door and go on with their lives. You can't! Stay with us here, you will learn a lot, cry a lot, laugh a lot and most importantly live a little for a little time each day. There are some wonderful, caring people to talk to when you need them!