I feel I have given till there is no more to give. A sister who lives 4 hours away and a brother who lives 10 mins away but both are not a part of Mom's care. I have 2 teens who live with as well. I'm lucky that they are great kids and help..I realize my stress level is very high and I look forward to bedtime..I also cared for my Dad till he passed away less than a year ago. I'm glad that we are able to care for my mom and I know that my relationship with my siblings will never be the same. I forgive them and I even understand that this is not for everyone but I sure would like a weekend away. Thanks for caring. Love x3
You need to find time throughout the day to recharge. Even if it is 5 minutes in the bathroom. Think of yourself this way, you are like a car battery that is being drained but never allowed to recharge, and we know what happens to the battery when it doesn't get recharge. You have to take care of yourself.
When I get stress out I put myself in time-out whether for 5 mins or 30 mins and my boyfriend and my mother knows to not bother me. I also try to meditate. Some one talked about nature sounds on YouTube which I have found helpful to destress. You need to find time and something that you can do to destress you.
And you need to evaluate what has to be done; what things can wait; what you can say no to!
Remember if you don't take care of yourself, who will?
Just think about it!
Take care of yourself...Please!