Comments on: Things Caregivers Do to Hurt Themselves and Their Loved Ones http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/ Battling The Monster: Diseases Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:45 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Loretta Spivey http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-939 Loretta Spivey Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:20:53 +0000 http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/#comment-939 Linda, caregiver stress syndrome is serious business. Studies have shown that it manifests as long as three years after the caregiving is over. I encourage you to get some rest and take care of yourself. Exercise has been an important part of my personal prescription. A balanced diet is important too. Thanks so much for your comments. You are on the right track, you'll be of best benefit to your parents if you are mentally and physically fit. Do you have siblings to help? Linda, caregiver stress syndrome is serious business. Studies have shown that it manifests as long as three years after the caregiving is over. I encourage you to get some rest and take care of yourself. Exercise has been an important part of my personal prescription. A balanced diet is important too. Thanks so much for your comments. You are on the right track, you’ll be of best benefit to your parents if you are mentally and physically fit. Do you have siblings to help?

]]> By: Linda Lyman http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Linda Lyman Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:16:45 +0000 http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/#comment-936 Great list for all caregivers. I was the primary caregiver for my aunt battling breast cancer for the second time. Over the course of 8 months, I probably was guilty of most of these things and paid for it after she died. I became a victim of caregiver stress syndrome and still have not dealt with the grief. I have learned a lot about myself and as I prepare for caring for my aging parents, I will make sure that I monitor my behaviors so I stay mentally and physically on top of things so I am there for my parents but looking out for myself too. Great list for all caregivers. I was the primary caregiver for my aunt battling breast cancer for the second time. Over the course of 8 months, I probably was guilty of most of these things and paid for it after she died. I became a victim of caregiver stress syndrome and still have not dealt with the grief. I have learned a lot about myself and as I prepare for caring for my aging parents, I will make sure that I monitor my behaviors so I stay mentally and physically on top of things so I am there for my parents but looking out for myself too.

]]> By: Loretta Parker Spivey http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-938 Loretta Parker Spivey Thu, 22 May 2008 02:12:25 +0000 http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/#comment-938 Carol, you are so right. Caregiving is an amazing teacher. I too am grateful for the experience. Can't say I was always grateful when I was in the midst of it, because it was hard sometimes. I actually forgot how to really laugh for a little while, but when I look back on those days I realize I am a better person for it. Thanks for stopping by! Carol, you are so right. Caregiving is an amazing teacher. I too am grateful for the experience. Can’t say I was always grateful when I was in the midst of it, because it was hard sometimes. I actually forgot how to really laugh for a little while, but when I look back on those days I realize I am a better person for it. Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Carol O'Dell http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/comment-page-1/#comment-937 Carol O'Dell Tue, 20 May 2008 20:41:02 +0000 http://battlingforhealth.com/2008/05/things-caregivers-do-to-hurt-themselves-and-their-loved-ones/#comment-937 Thanks for this blog. Boy, could I go down this checklist and check them off! At one point or another, I was guilty of all these things--except I at least had a wicked sense of humor, which even my mother enjoyed. Caregiving is hard, but I believe it's good for us. I cared for my mom who had Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and lived with us (hubby, kids), and over time, I did learn to ask for help, to stop being so darn serious, and to take care of my relationships that sustained me. I'm grateful for my caregiving experience. It taught me so much about myself, my mother, our relationship, how I deal with things--for me, even though it took me to the bitter edge, I learned so much and I'm grateful for this experience. ~Carol D. O'Dell Author of Mothering Mother: A Daughter's Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir available on Amazon www.mothering-mother.com Thanks for this blog.

Boy, could I go down this checklist and check them off!

At one point or another, I was guilty of all these things–except I at least had a wicked sense of humor, which even my mother enjoyed.

Caregiving is hard, but I believe it’s good for us.

I cared for my mom who had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s and lived with us (hubby, kids), and over time, I did learn to ask for help, to stop being so darn serious, and to take care of my relationships that sustained me.

I’m grateful for my caregiving experience. It taught me so much about myself, my mother, our relationship, how I deal with things–for me, even though it took me to the bitter edge, I learned so much and I’m grateful for this experience.

~Carol D. O’Dell
Author of Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir
available on Amazon
http://www.mothering-mother.com

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