Hi everyone I'm currently a carer for my husband who has stage 4 stomach cancer I also work full time and well I'm just overwhelmed and stressed with it all.. Amy tips on how to cope xx
So sorry to hear this I am in the same position with my Dad. I am currently living with him and looking after him the best I can. I normally live 2 hours away with my husband but couldn’t leave dad by himself. I’m also working full time remotely and my employers are absolutely fantastic. I don’t know about you but i feel very lonely and scared that I’m doing everything right for dad, he is under palliative care and they say just call if I need any assistance or advice ??? I’m not a trained nurse so probably the same as you feel very overwhelmed.
At the moment funny enough work is keeping my mind on something else for a while and I have a 30 min walk around the block. I really don’t know what else to do x I hope some people come up with some advice to help you x Do not hesitate to drop me a message if you need someone to chat, rant too xxx Sam xxx
Hi Sam thanks for the lovely message, yes I feel the same lonely scared worried how I will cope on my own.. We have grown up kids and they are all supportive. We are under palliative and like you I'm not trained either but I'm muddling through.
My work have been brilliant( I work in dementia care) and they have swapped my shifts around given me annual leave etc.
Yes we have a dog do I find a walk come rain or shine is good.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad but feel free to message me if you want a rant etc.
I am in the same position, we have just found out treatment is no longer working and clinical trials are the only option for him. Its so isolating, no one can relate to what you’re going through and you feel you have to be strong but inside the uncertainty and worries seem endless. Just remember to look after you as well and talk to your friends/family try not to bottle things up.
