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I am having trouble getting through days where I do more that just take care of my mom and her needs. I hardly eat or get dressed some days. So many things around the house need to be dealt with including all of my husbands things. His room. I sleep on the sofa because I cannot bring myself to sleep in that room.
Today is a better day as I did get up, get dressed, ate, and cleaned my kitchen. I need more of these days to feel like I am making a difference in my home, as an example for my adult children, and to be healthy so I can be at my best for my mom. There for my grandchildren.
My faith is shaky with all of this and I really feel numb most of the time. Then sometimes I burst into tears but only for a moment, and then I am numb again. I usually feel everything and deeply too. That is gone. Will it I ever feel again?
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Sending you hugs, @tamra
Much appreciated! Sometimes just getting those feelings and thoughts out help.
Yes, it does help to talk to someone. Have a good day.
I am so sorry that you are going through so much. I have a lot of people that I have to take care of and rely on me also and it can be so draining. My husband is in very poor house and everyday I wake up petrified that he’s going to be gone. I also have a mother who’s in very poor house but she’s 800 mi away and I can’t do anything to help her. At times my faith is very shaky. But I know it’s going to be okay. That things will get better one day. I think the overwhelming loneliness is what gets me some days. All the chores and other is to do around the house is a lot. But just the loneliness. I think when you have a spouse who’s been sick for a very long time it’s hard for people to understand. I miss being able to travel and do things with him. But we enjoy the good days. Hang in there I’ll be praying for you
Health not house …. Maybe I. Losing it
Thank you for such kind words of support!
Hi! I went through months of similar feelings and then I came across this article about ways to get your emotional health back on track. It changed my life and did it just in time for COVID.
1. Do the basics. Pray and read the scriptures every day.
2. Don’t neglect your physical health. Exercise and eat right.
3. share your feelings.
4. Pray for help.
5. Focus on what is right and let things that don’t matter go.
6. Start a gratitude journal.
7. Don’t fuel anger.
I hope you can find a place of happiness and peace!!
Thank you!