Any caregivers? How do you unwind?

I work full time and in my spare time I am a caregiver to my older sister who has been fighting aggressive B-cell lympomia since April. We live together, so when I am not away at work,, I am always on call. Please don't get me wrong, I LOVE my sister and will always be there with her on this terrible journey. I'm just curious how other people in this situation deal with the stress and maybe some new ideas for rejuvenation.
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hey crazy! a few years ago, i went thru something similar with my mom, and because im the youngest child unmarried/no kids, it was my responsibility to do it! my moms diabetic and suffers from high bp and she took a turn for the worst hospitals in and out! and as much as i love my mother sumtimes the stress of it all was just too much, little sleep! endless worries! but tru faith, streanght and endless prayers , she pulled thru< she will never be 100% but she is much better now! i take my hat off to you, its not easy! i read many books and vegged out on TVteddybear teddybear
Thanks Chococherrie,
Yes, I have been reading a lot. Hate to say it in public but I just finished the Fifty Shades...series. I don't so much watch tv...as come to read the blogs..........so come on EVERYONE...post some interesting blogs so my mind can wander!!!
tell me how was the book, would you recommend it?
Crazylace.

I'll sleep on it, but as you know my inspiration is at a low.
It may better when i get a gf, fed up being alone and also fed up with this fruitless chaise.

In the meantime let me copy/paste a funny/crazy guy who is not blogging anylonger on something he suddenly said on a serious note. I didn't even know he could be serious lol but i changed my mind after i saw this. I was so fasinated i even copied it.

"I have a sister. She is very high achiever, PHD and perfect life on appearance. She held out most of her life for "mr perfect everything". But her expectations were miss placed on what was important in a man... Most of her life passed by before she wised up. Perhaps some girls, like some guys, have miss guided dreams. Perhaps that is why some people stay single and perhaps that is why some marriages fall apart.

I have a young girl I mentor. I teach her what is important in looking for a man. I give hint. It is not the quality of his suit. It is not the price of his car or the fanciness of the title of his job...I teach her to look for boy with heart of gold. The hidden heart most girls can't see because they are blinded by their selfish dreams society has fed them."

wave
Morg..applause applause applause That should have Unwound Someone!!??handshake
cheers
Morgenulv,
Firt let me say that I am so excited to have you respond to my blog I can hardly stand it! I was in your home town about a year and a half ago and reading bits from you brought back fond memories of a beautiful place.
This chase, this search for a partner is daunting at times and can make the soul weary. I have no answers but for you to maybe take solice in the fact that your wit on these blocks makes a differene to a lot of people.
Thank you for the comment from your friend, he sounds like a very wise person. I will await your inspiration..........
Hi Crazy :)

In my case, for me helps deal with stress handicrafts, make something beautiful with hands... Than I try don't forget about myself for example - varnish toe nails lilac giggle or go to solarium, or go to swimming pool, but sometimes I feel myself so dried off, than I crying when nobody can't see me...

Wish you to be strong, because your sister needs to see you happy and joyful bouquet
thanks fiona
You are right about the tears.....sometimes they just won't stop. Comming here to the blogs has been a great distraction. I hope people all continue to be nice to each other...the world can be a difficult place for each of us, all with our own battles to fight. I know this is a virtual world, but just knowing the names and situations of some of these different people in the world add to our connection as human beings. it can be a great strength in difficult times.......
Hi crazylace wave hug heart wings
I work in a LTC facilty & it can be stressful at times. I usually work evenings so there's not much to do lol. But there are things that help me unwind. Sometimes I come home in tears.

What do I do to unwind?
If its hot out I eat ice cream. If its cold I drink hot chocolate. At times I'll have a glass of red wine. Music helps me a lot. A good cry sometimes. I also read a book that has quotes in them. Sometimes if I'm lucky I may meet a friend for a coffee & chat. Or even watch a fummy movie or show.

But there's one thing I do...I try to...once a week if I can....if go to a cafe & write in my positive journal. I write my thoughts & whatever is on my mind. I try to keep it positive. When I'm down or feel like it I read what I've written. Its my own time & I can easily spend 2-3hrs there & unwind...& funny thing...I always feel relaxed after...& I also read.

I haven't taken care of any of my family or loved ones. But I take care ofothers loved ones. And I see husbands/wives there being there for each other. I find that sweet & I imagine stressful for them as they're there everyday for hours.
hug I feel for you, this job you do for your sister is a hard one I know, its done out of the purest of love but non the less takes it,s toll. One person has suggested writing that I have always found good, it airs my soul so to speak. My private writing, I then spent a couple of years doing poetry and in that found another avenue, and fresh learning. I also had always been able to chill completely walking in nature total calm in the turmoils of life. I hope you find time to be kind to yourself toohug Oh and then the BLOGSlaugh like you found some laughs as well as fresh learning.teddybear
wave Morning Crazylace
Its tough and no doubt what
you are doing.
Its out of love you do it.
Many would not.
Its good you are here on the
blogs, the folks are so great
they will always make you smile.
So other than that, might I
suggest that you take up a hobby
of sorts maybe some craft its
great for unwinding!
Have a good day! teddybear hug bouquet
Hi Crazy.

The way I unwind is by singing. Just do what you love most to rejuvenate your spirits. JUST DO WHAT YOU LOVE GIRL!!!!!bouquet hug kiss handshake comfort
Hey Crazylace... wave

I've been learning about stress chemicals... things inside us that react to stress of any kind... things that put us out of balance...

So I've been going for a walk... every evening... for about 30 minutes... exercise I can handle without lots of prep time or planning. This is to burn off the stress chemicals... and it works!

There's an affect on the mind... on one's outlook... it's subtle... I didn't recognize it... but getting the stress chemicals cleaned up seems to matter more than I ever knew.
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