I care for my mom 24/7. She lives in and I’m finding the lack of space in the day just a little time to myself is causing me to get very frustrated. I do not want to resent looking after my mom but I find myself being very short tempered in the day with just about everything and I don’t want to feel that way. Would you have any self help tips to help me cope better?
Since then, I also found a company that cooks and delivers healthy meals for about $10/ea/meal so I often order those for two or three nights in a given week and relieved my wife’s friends of cooking meals, so they just come for a visit while I take off. This arrangement has been wonderful and has provided me with a lot of relief. Thirdly, if your mom doesn’t need specialized care, don’t forget the simple thing of hiring a babysitter for an evening once in awhile. I have other ideas too but don’t want to over do it in my first post. Happy to talk more. Most importantly though, remember, you’re feeling are completely normal and we all have experienced them.
If you don't look after yourself and your own sensible needs, you will not be able to help others.
Take care. Love and prayers.
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