How much can 1 person take

My husband was diagnosed with Non hodgkins Lymphoma on 1st May this year.He has had 1 round of chemotherapy which was hard for him,but he seemed to come through it well.He has lost almost 3 stone in weight in just 2 months,and he looks in the mirror and no longer recognises himself.Then just last Friday I was rushed to hospital on a blue light with atrial Fibrillation which came out of the blue for me although I have obviously been very stressed.Now my husband has been diagnosed also with atrial Fibrillation and angina,and we are now unsure if his 2nd cycle of chemotherapy will go ahead. He is 75 and getting frailer by the day.I feel so alone and although friends call and try to give support,and our grown up children try to support me I have now been loosing sleep,and stress levels are increasing. I'm 70 and arthritic,and I have had to delegate jobs to other people.I just wonder how much a person can endure before real depression sets in.Any coping strategies would be appreciated. 

  • Hello Anna1954,

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation and can understand the impact it's having on you. It's great that your children and friends are showing you support, so don't be afraid to lean into them sometimes. It can be natural to not want to be a burden on those around you, but this can put pressure on you and impact on your wellbeing. We have some advice on caring for loved ones on our website and support for you at home that may be available in your area.

    I hope this helps and all the best to you,

    Moderator Anastasia