Hi Hugs,
That is an interesting thought about having a team to ensure we are at our best! I would like that. Thanks for the reminder. Hope you are doing well.
Tiana, Health EducatorAshley and Maggie,
Knowing that you can have sad moments is critical and part of every day. What I find helps is supportive people, but we make the wrong choices quite often. We need help when the sadness affects daily functions. I took a course recently where several of the students were just “sparkplugs”, so I couldn’t sleep the following day because of their high energy. That’s a “good” type of sleep loss, versus the kind when you worry, or have to stay up for caregiving.
And Ashley, when you asked about favourite books in another area, I thought you meant CBT. One helpful book for both of you might be “Sabbath” by W. Muller, since he talks of the rest we need to help us with the demands of life. He has creative rituals for building balance. Eg. He call “Slotha Yoga” waking up but staying in bed, daydreaming, and watching the sun rise on the weekend(or any day). This isn’t practical too often for caregivers , especially if they’re single.
Too much marketing, that author argues, suggest we can get what we need through material things. His message is important whether you’re caregiving or not, since all human beings need rest, leisure and human connection. Caregiving is a tough job and the real job is keeping in condition for the rigours of the job, like an elite athlete.
Sometimes I ask myself why we treat ourselves worse than elite athletes, who surround themselves with a literal “team” of people to keep them in peak condition. I haven’t had a massage in years, but I have a health plan...I just keep pushing myself...
ashepp3,
Sorry I got the name wrong I meant to say ashepp3 instead of maggie..
Sometimes I just can't get my mind straight. or sentences for that matter.
You have a very nice boyfriend..
Red.
