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savinggranny Asked February 2015

How do you take care of yourself physically, mentally, etc?

I am getting over strep throat and a cold probably due from being in hospital with Mom for 6 days. I know I have gained weight, don't exercise, have trouble relaxing (I can't sit still any more, even just to watch TV). I need to find a way to balance work, family, Mom's care, etc. What do ya'll do to keep yourself physically and mentally fit to take on the challenges we are facing taking care of our loved ones?

Whitney Feb 2015
I wish I had a good answer, but I do know that caregiving can be similar to PTSD, in other words, being on "high alert" all of the time. I don't know where you live, but where I live it will be getting warmer in a couple of months and that will help a lot.

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