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| | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Hi Sal! Welcome to OCF! The job of a caregiver is very difficult. To me, caregivers are angels!!!! They must play advocate and stand up for the patient, care for the patient and keep their feelings hidden while watching someone they love go thru heck. Not an easy task at all. I hope you will try to take a few minutes every single day just for you. Take a walk around the block, a long soak in a nice hot bath, go out to lunch with some friends, or take in a movie. Just a few ideas to help you to take a break. Many times caregivers end up on anxiety meds or seeking out a therapist to talk to. You have come to the right place for support. We 'get' you!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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