looking for support

[enzosmom]

I've always been strong but lately have reached my breaking point. I have stressful job and husband with disability that is getting worse. I don't know how much longer I can keep up the brave face. He is always angry and can no longer walk safely. I cry every night and have started having chest pain and panic attacks. New to area and have no one to help me.

[Agora1]

I'm sorry for all you are going through right now enzosmom. x

You have a lot on your plate right now, maybe too much so that it's

starting to produce physical symptoms from the stress.

I want to welcome you to this very caring support group. It can become your

safe place to come to when feeling overwhelmed. Sharing your life journey with

stress and anxiety can be helped by sharing with others who can support and

understand your struggles. I'm glad you are here with us. Reach out anytime.

We are only a message away. xx

[You_Are_Loved]

I’m so sorry for everything that is happening to you right now. And yes you are very brave for having all that stress and worry. This app is very useful and will help you a lot. I also have been having panic attacks so I know how you feel from that.

Feel free to talk to me or anyone else on this app! Hope you do better!

[majolie]

I'm so sorry. It sounds like you're carrying a heavy load. You could use a break. I'm not surprised that the stress is showing up in physical symptoms. It'd be a good idea to see your doctor and discuss your situation. No one person can do what you're doing for the long term without some sort of assistance. You must take care of yourself, or you won't be able to care for anyone!

Does your husband's medical coverage allow for any respite care? That would help you to have some space to be alone, go do errands, go sit at a park, whatever.

You can also try calling your community services department for people with disabilities and find out what might be available to you. Some communities have adult day care places, too.

I don't know if you're a person of faith, but getting connected to a church would really help you to build a support system. Check out the bible-based churches in your local area...the bigger the church, the more services and programs they'll have. Tell them you're new in the area and you need to develop a community of friends. Ask the pastor to talk to you about your situation.

And wouldn't it be wonderful to have people who know you, who pray for you, who can come over for a few hours and be with your hubby while you go out? I simply don't know what I'd do without my church family. They often turn out to be people who care more about you than your biological family!

God sees you and knows what you're going through. Cry out to Him for help. He promises to never leave us or forsake us, and it's His delight to come alongside us as we navigate this crazy hard thing called life. I'm praying right now that you find some hope and relief.