Depleted; How do you take care of yourself?

Sheri
It takes a long time to get it back when you’ve lost your reserve. Some never do.
I rememver a particilar 4 am I woke up with the thought in my mind. Stick a fork in her, she’s done. I had to laugh out loud.
When under servere stress I’ll go back to that only sleeping 4 hours. The good thing about that is if you can get 4 hours you do get some rest.
Come back and vent whenever you can.
Hugs

SheriB56, I can feel the exhaustion just reading your words. I do not know your exact conditions, but when you get to the point it seems you are at, you pull back on those reins you are holding so tightly. It will seem unnatural and you will think it can't be done. It can. Do not let yourself be lost to this because it does keep taking. We are humans and are not endless supplies. I like the suggestion offered by another poster to find a support group which can be offered at a local senior center or nearby hospital and allows an outlet to talk to other caregivers who understand and offer suggestions for local resources. You can also keep coming here to vent. Prayers to you.

Please get help. I cannot know what you are dealing with, but you are clearly giving your life over to it. That is not right. You have a right to have a life. It is time to get it back. My suggestion would be to get counseling from a licensed social worker who is dealing with the issues of life change. It is time to look at the hopeless reality of the situation. So many today feeling so bad. Wish it could be otherwise.