tired

i am just plain tired and depressed from living with someone with heart disease. sometimes i feel like this has been going on for so long that i don't know what normal is any more. but i continue on at this thankless time of my life. there is no support whatsoever except maybe this group. any ideas? jessie

4 Comments

okay

by jessie - 2014-09-07 02:09:09

i can do that and thanks...jessie

support group

by RDD - 2014-09-07 09:09:04

Jessie,
try going to mendedhearts.org...they are an organization composed of heart disease survivors who volunteer time to meet with folks who are going to have or have recently had heart surgery of some type. Lots of spouses also get involved.
Dennis

i do have a pacemaker

by jessie - 2014-09-07 10:09:19

but one of the l;ucky ones..i am sick and tired of living with someone so negative that i wish he had never been offered an extension on life. there i have said it. lol jessie and i dont care what anyone thinks

Caregivers

by Grateful Heart - 2014-09-08 12:09:37

Caregiving can be extremely stressful and exhausting after a while, especially if it is not appreciated. I don't believe anyone would judge you, we are not in your shoes.

It sounds like you need to take care of yourself too. Is there anyone that can give you a break for even a couple of hours a week? Maybe pay someone to come in if necessary, perhaps a Nurse.

If you get sick you will not be any good to either one of you. Prayers for you both.

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