Hi Donna,
I am sorry that you are suffering. Being a caregiver is a difficult job. Many of the patients here will say that their caregiver had it worse than they did. Also, they will say that they owe them their life. Your husband is lucky to have such a loving and attentive caregiver...and one who is a trained medical professional, as well.
It is different when it is family. When it is your husband, it is your whole world that falls apart. They are too ill and too invested in treatment to be the partner that we depended upon for companionship and support. In addition, we feel powerless to fix it. It is a painful place to find yourself.
Please know that there are many caregivers here who will understand what you are going through and will be here for you whenever you need a shoulder or an ear. Make sure you take care of yourself. Be sure to get enough rest, and get plenty of nutrition and hydration.
I hope things go well with your husband's treatment and he recovers well.
Keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy
Last edited by Sandy177; 09-25-2011 01:44 AM.