Anxiety, Dizziness, Etc. (I'm New Here)

The last few weeks I have really been stressed out with being a caregiver for my parents. And, I have been experiencing a lot more anxiety, I have had some dizziness and light-headedness issues. I don't like feeling that way; as I am sure that no one would. I had back surgery in January of this year and not long after that I was faced with helping my Dad with his home dialysis issues...and, I have felt like that my back hasn't had the right amount of time to heal and I am still having back pain and tiredness from that and a great deal of "no sleep". And, of course, CoVid has been a cross to bear for all of us. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, I would greatly appreciate them. Thank you!!

[Ladybug9]

I took care of my mom for over a year in my home as she had COPD. The worse she got, the worse I got. The stress severely effected me to the point that the night before she passed away, I actually passed out 3 times trying to get from my bedroom to the bathroom, which was only a couple feet away from each other. It sounds like you are going through similar issues. The fatigue was really bad and I already deal with severe fatigue anyway and of course, the anxiety went through the roof. I know it's important to be there for others but if you don't take care of YOU first, you can't be there for anyone else. And don't ever feel guilty for putting your health first.

[Iammesues in reply to Ladybug9]

You have endured so much. You have special qualities

[Ladybug9 in reply to Iammesues]

Thank you. That means a lot to me. Please take care of you also?

[Iammesues in reply to Ladybug9]

Where do you draw your strength from?

[Ladybug9 in reply to Iammesues]

My faith, my family and my fur baby!

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Hi. I’m new here, too. I just joined tonight. I know what you’re going through. I was a caregiver for my husband for almost 6 years. I had very little help, but the help I had was wonderful! I was reminded all the time that I have to think of myself first. As difficult as this seemed, it is so important for you to be well, so you can take care of others. I got through this by the help of my therapist, medication, and the few friends I could trust. I made time for just myself, even if it was a little, so I could regroup. I hope you have some help with your parents, and you’re not alone.