Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Becky, Don't forget to treat yourself to something special too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Becky, I haven't noticed if anyone else has suggested this in response to your previous postings about being tired, but what you're describing could be related to clinical depression. Have you checked with a physician. Jerry Cash RE: Tiredness OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 No I hadn't thought about that. Might be worth chatting to my DR as she is very helpful and supported us through 's illness. I guess it would go with the fact that I am suffering from headaches more too. Thanks I'll get myself checked out. I certainly hadn't thought of myself as depressed but I better ask my husband Becky RE: Tiredness OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Hi Becky, In tandem with Jerry's question, I wanted to know if you still take joy in your time to yourself: the gym, having a horse (you are so lucky), perhaps work. Cheers!!!! >>> Jerry@... 08/08/01 10:15AM >>> Becky, I haven't noticed if anyone else has suggested this in response to your previous postings about being tired, but what you're describing could be related to clinical depression. Have you checked with a physician. Jerry Cash RE: Tiredness OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 I have tried to get back into some exercise in the last month or so but I am finding it a struggle. I still have the old horse and that is my 'me' thing. Always have been horse crazy. However my hubby resents the time and money it takes so I find I am going home and doing wifely things and riding once or so a week. I am also in full time work in a software company. I just feel so unmotivated to do anything. I know I am lucky - I am certainly not complaining about my lot in life. I appreciate what I have and the fact others are not so fortunate. That's why I can't understand how I feel so worn out. Maybe the giveaway to the depression thing is that lots of songs make me cry? I keep getting funny looks from the other drivers in the morning. Becky RE: Tiredness OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe <mailto:shydrager-unsubscribe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Becky, Sorry, you don't get the early bird award, Jim in Guam gets up way before you do. He goes to work when you go to bed and we haven't eaten dinner yet. Seriously, tiredness as you describe is a sign of depression. Hopefully the vacation will help, but you need to do something for yourself too. You must blank out time for Becky. If it keeps up, you may need to condider medicine to help you. Exercise is good for you too. I try to play softball and table tennis often. Even a walk of 30 minutes can help. Take care of the caregiver also, Bill and Charlotte Becky wrote: > OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the > message! > > How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and > numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I > can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as > much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, > going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a > night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up > after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? > > The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is > scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get > myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am > sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. > > I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my > daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them > and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. > > Take care > > Becky > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Hello Becky, Believe me you never get over the numbness or the washed out, burned out feeling. Sometimes I feel like I cannot make it another day! I am not complaining, I guess just venting! I wouldn't want anyone else caring for my mom. I take care of her household and mine. The Doc prescribed Wellbutrin for just a little pick me up (for yes depression) It's not a dirty word! You have to realize that you are emotionally tied to your loved one and I think that what makes it the hardest! And never loose your humor! I think that is the only thing that keeps us all half way sain! O.K. here is a little humor------My husband came in from work and found me in the bathtub snoring!!!!!! Take Care, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Hello Becky, Believe me you never get over the numbness or the washed out, burned out feeling. Sometimes I feel like I cannot make it another day! I am not complaining, I guess just venting! I wouldn't want anyone else caring for my mom. I take care of her household and mine. The Doc prescribed Wellbutrin for just a little pick me up (for yes depression) It's not a dirty word! You have to realize that you are emotionally tied to your loved one and I think that what makes it the hardest! And never loose your humor! I think that is the only thing that keeps us all half way sain! O.K. here is a little humor------My husband came in from work and found me in the bathtub snoring!!!!!! Take Care, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 <br><br><br> Ann->MN...taking care of Mom....on the " Old and the Dutiful " Becky; Your tiredness sounds more like clinical depression. Hey, I know all about it. Anti-depressants make the fun things actually fun again. And the stressful things manageable. With Anti-depression medication there is a lot of trial and error time...what works for me may not work for you. Good luck and talk to a mental health doctor as soon as possible...Keep talking to us,,,, even if it is just to dump the whole crappy day on us. We will listen. Like on the Red Green Show....keep your stick on the ice, we're all in this together, we're all pulling for you. I'm sure the Canadian folk know what that means!!!! Ann->MN...taking care of Mom....on the " Old and the Dutiful " Reply-To: shydrager To: <shydrager > Subject: RE: Tiredness Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:59:21 +0100 OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 <br><br><br> Ann->MN...taking care of Mom....on the " Old and the Dutiful " Becky; Your tiredness sounds more like clinical depression. Hey, I know all about it. Anti-depressants make the fun things actually fun again. And the stressful things manageable. With Anti-depression medication there is a lot of trial and error time...what works for me may not work for you. Good luck and talk to a mental health doctor as soon as possible...Keep talking to us,,,, even if it is just to dump the whole crappy day on us. We will listen. Like on the Red Green Show....keep your stick on the ice, we're all in this together, we're all pulling for you. I'm sure the Canadian folk know what that means!!!! Ann->MN...taking care of Mom....on the " Old and the Dutiful " Reply-To: shydrager To: <shydrager > Subject: RE: Tiredness Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:59:21 +0100 OK tiredness taking over here. Forgot to add the second part of the message! How do you guys cope with caring while feeling completely worn out and numb? It isn't a physical tiredness but no matter how much I sleep I can't shake it off. When I was nursing I was still squeezing as much as possible out of everyday. Getting up at 5 to feed my horse, going to the gym, working full time and then getting up 15 to 20 times a night. Now even 8 months later I am bushed still. I struggle to get up after 8 hours sleep. Is this normal after caring for a long time? The thought of going through MSA with my Dad feeling numb like this is scary. I want to do whatever it takes but just don't know how to get myself back on track. I also don't want to get down about it as I am sure Dad will notice and feel like a burden - which he never would be. I am taking my Mum and Dad on holiday at the end of the month with my daughter as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and treating them to meals and trips out. Maybe that will help some. Take care Becky If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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