How do you handle being a caregiver?

If anyone on here has ever been a caregiver to someone going through cancer or other diseases. How do you do it? How do you handle the isolation? My mother has cancer and I’ve been caring for her for 6 months now. I feel like my life’s been flipped upside down. I live with her 5 days a week, quit my job, moved to online grad school. I feel so isolated.

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Patriot96 · 56-60, C

You ned some time away. Can you afford an occasional caregiver

Graciemac654 · 22-25, F

@Patriot96 unfortunately not, my sibling can be with her on the weekend but that doesn’t typically end well.

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

@Graciemac654 you stil time for yourself. Sounds selfish but its for your mental health and eventually physical health

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

@Graciemac654 check with social services in your area, they may be able to assist you

Graciemac654 · 22-25, F

@Patriot96 that’s a good idea, I’ll check into that!

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

@Graciemac654 either a visiting nurse or funding to hire someone

dubkebab · 51-55, M

@Graciemac654 If there is a senior center in your area they will have a list of available resources.
I'm going through a similar situation,and although it feels isolating,you are not alone.
Thanks for posting.I really haven't taken the time to write about this topic here.