Posted by Barbara D. (205.188.192.163) on July 30, 1999 at 07:38:40:
In Reply to: Supporter needs support posted by Deb on July 30, 1999 at 01:28:22:
Found out over the weekend that being a supporter really SUCKS!
Ok, here's what you do..... load up the kids, kiss Rich goodbye for a while (he'll be ok alone for a while), take the kids out for a few hours of fun and games and ENJOY yourself for a little while. DO NOT FEEL GUILTY about taking time for YOU.
When my hubby had his stroke,I went through a lot of that. YOU must get away ever once in a while for YOUR sanity. I'd get to the point of calling the neighbors and telling them I was going for a drive and if they saw hubby wandering around in the yard to please put him back in the house till I got back. Sometimes I could get someone to come over and watch the weather channel with him for an hour or so till I could get my head together.
At least once a week take a few hours JUST FOR YOU. If others don't like it tell them to "lump" it. YOU must take care of yourself or you won't be any help to others.
I'm with Dave, I don't know how you guys put up with us and our mood swings. But I'm here if you need to vent, scream, or just tell someone to go to hell. Click on the blue name and say anything you want. It will stay between us and I don't take things personal, so you can't hurt my feelings.
Hugs BD