FEELING GUILTY

[Scratchingmymom]

Hello ,this is the first time I'm reaching out to others like myself who have a family member suffering from Lichen planus but actually any skin condition. I feel so helpless and so bad for my mom. Now its at the point I don't want to be around her because there's nothing I can do to help her. The only thing I can do is scratch her. Her back ,legs feet arms. etc. She has a severe case. Its been on and off for like 20 years. I feel bad, but I don't want to be around her.

[lovesradio]

Please don't feel guilty, it's incredibly hard to watch someone scratch themselves or do the scratching for them, and of course awful to see your Mum suffer, but you need a break too. Really important for you to care for yourself if you are caring for a family member.

[Scratchingmymom in reply to lovesradio]

Thanks for that. I feel ashamed of myself sometimes. We love to play cards, but sometimes I just can't take it.