You hate it just as all caregivers on here hate it. We hate the demands on our time, the complaints of the one we care for, the wanting something just as you are sitting down etc.

Slowly you need make time for yourself, ten minutes to stand out in the sun, so step out and breath deep. Then later you need a coffee (tea) break so make a cup and sit down. "Not now, I am having my break". Nurses do it, you do it. Then jump up and say: "Okay, what is it you wanted?" If your Dad screams and yells sit still. You will need to do that when you have children so you are just learning early.

Caregivers have some rights as does the person you are caring for. The learning curve is about getting that balance.

Sue.

I hope you come on here and do a little ranting and raving, we will listen and you'll feel much better in the long run! :happydance: :blah_blah:

You hate it just as all caregivers on here hate it. We hate the demands on our time, the complaints of the one we care for, the wanting something just as you are sitting down etc.

 

Slowly you need make time for yourself, ten minutes to stand out in the sun, so step out and breath deep. Then later you need a coffee (tea) break so make a cup and sit down. "Not now, I am having my break". Nurses do it, you do it. Then jump up and say: "Okay, what is it you wanted?" If your Dad screams and yells sit still. You will need to do that when you have children so you are just learning early.

 

Caregivers have some rights as does the person you are caring for. The learning curve is about getting that balance.

 

Sue.

Thanks that made me feel a lot better. I am trying to take breaks when it gets to be too much so I don't do something that I will regret. I am glad to know that others feel this way too. Thank you for your comment you have made my day so much better. I am not alone.