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Taking one day at a time


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I just found this board a few weeks ago and I have been doing so much reading. After 2.5 years of living with a stroke survivor I am finding answers to things that many are going through. It has been such a help. I came to this board right after my husband was hospitalized with seizures. I was so angry at the world and I had gotten so depressed. I already take medication for depression. The disappointment I was feeling was not just for Rod my husband but, now I think I had never really grieved the loss I had experienced. I one of those people who push and keep on going. I am still finding it hard. This round has taken a toll on both of us. Maybe my expectations were higher than I thought. I keep telling myself that change is good and stable is good, but deep down I think I was telling myself maybe we can get it all back. I read one of the blogs that mentioned that looking back at who the person was is not a help. I need to start looking at what we have which I am sure is more than some. Life is different now and we just have to go forward. I know what I am feeling right now will pass, I need to go through it. I think my husband is so amazing and has come so far and he always has a smile. Thank you everyone on this board I am glad I found you.

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Keepongoing,

Welcome to our blog community. Everytime I hear or see a caregiver that has a positive attitude, I am glad that there is one survivor who will come out on top with the love and support you as a caregiver give. Although we have many good excellent caring compassionate caregivers here on this board, my personal experience points out you are a rare commodity.

Pam

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Caregiving is a day-by-day activity. Some days you wake up strong and can take on the world, other days you wake up and want to shut your eyes and make it all go away. I've been doing it for over six years now and it is like a rollercoaster ride.

But if you can use humour, silliness and fun to keep you going it does lighten the load. You have to be serious most of the time but that inner child needs to be let out to play too.

Keepongoing is a name I could have called myself too.

Sue.

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