A loving message to the caregivers out there.

TheFinalThird

A reminder to those of us who are supporting a family member or friend who is going through difficult times. While he or she is the one who is in a bed, or in a hospital, or in jail, or in the morgue, you are in pain too. Your vitality, energy, spirit and mortality are being challenged too. Take time to recharge your reserves. Get your sleep. Eat properly. Make time to exercise. Search out someone to talk to if it will help to do so. Don't apologize for unplugging and having "you time." You cannot be there for him or her if you are not there for you, too.

farmwife3815

Well said and absolutely true!!

rougecrayon

Absolutely! I am the caregivee, and I try to pass that message along - as someone who was bedridden for months, I would always send my boyfriend out with his friends, or leave him alone for the night...

If you don't take care of yourself, you wont be able to take care of the one you love!

A big THANK-YOU to those who choose to try and make your loved one feel better! You are the reason we keep going!

Maddalen101

I have been both caregiver and caregivee, and it's very true. I have a tendency to forget to take "me" time when I'm caregiving, but am pretty good about making my hub, the rare times he has to caregive for me, take "him" time. Then I could nap or chat on the phone in peace, and he could take a break.