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I Want to Be Positive About Life

I want to be positive and maybe I pressure myself too much. I'm having a hard time. Lately, my husband's symptoms have been getting to me. I know he cannot help it and it makes me feel helpless that I cannot seem to help make it easier on him.


Sometimes I just need to get away. Just for a few hours. Today I did that with my son. We went out for a few hours.


But then upon arriving home the weight of it all was just waiting for my return. I had to rush back out to get some things at the store and sat in the parking lot sobbing. I just couldn't stop crying.... and then looking for a napkin to clean my face and blow my nose I couldn't find ONE STINKING NAPKIN!!!!


Well, I used one of them vehicle dash cleaning wipes.... sure it was wet and full of chemicals...but I needed to get myself looking near normal before scaring all the other customers. :'(


I want to be positive but sometimes things just get to be too much and feeling negative makes me feel guilty. It's a vicious cycle.
Don’t let lack of resources get you down.
You are still his shining star.
realrare · 51-55, F
@SomeLikeItHot 🍗 but I ate fried chicken! lol
@realrare breast meat 😇
realrare · 51-55, F
Fernie · F
Full time caretakers with no help or support often get sick themselves. He isn't eligible for some in home care?
realrare · 51-55, F
@Fernie He is, but things are moving so fast it's like when they are scheduled to come he's already in the hospital again getting treatments! The help just hasn't synced up yet.
Fernie · F
@realrare I see. As soon as things do sync up and someone comes to give you both relief...take care of yourself
realrare · 51-55, F
@Fernie I'll try.
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realrare · 51-55, F
@Fishing65 Thank you Fishy! I appreciate your constant supportiveness. HUGS!
LyricalOne · F
What you’re going through is tremendously difficult. Is there a support group you can join?
realrare · 51-55, F
@LyricalOne I don't know about any support groups, I feel folks are supportive of me and my husband. Just sometimes I snap.
LyricalOne · F
@realrare I highly recommend seeking one out. I’m sure the hospital or doctors could help you locate a group.Talking with people who are going through the same things as you can be tremendously helpful. The stress of being a caretaker is immense and you need support.
GoodoldBob · 61-69, M
You are a brave girl. I know that he is proud of you.
realrare · 51-55, F
@GoodoldBob I appreciate that Sir. I'm sure you are right. I just feel bad, like I'm holding doubt when I need to be positive and upbeat.
GoodoldBob · 61-69, M
@realrare You are flesh and blood, not iron and stone. Courage is not never being afraid. Courage is feeling the fear and doubts but not letting them paralyze you. And that is what you are doing.
realrare · 51-55, F
@GoodoldBob I cried while reading that. Thank you Sir.
licketysplit · 31-35, F
I hear ya. And I empathize.
realrare · 51-55, F
@licketysplit Thank you hon!
licketysplit · 31-35, F
xoxo
Sammyk · F
Sorry to hear 🤗 hugs for you
realrare · 51-55, F
@Sammyk Hugs are always good!!!! Hugs back!
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realrare · 51-55, F
@Stereoguy lol, now that's some real-life advice right there!!!
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