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Struggling with Mental and Physical Health as a Carer

probablysleeping

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Hey Alikes :) I've just joined alike because been struggling a lot with mental and physical health, and would love to chat with others experiencing the same. My husband has cancer, and I've become a carer. I'm trying to balance his needs with my deteriorating mental health, and my energy and physical health because of M.E...... but struggling. Also trying to keep my job - wish my line manager was more supportive! I'm keeping afloat but I wish I could feel WELL... for once. Hope everyone is doing OK, and looking forward to connecting x

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    • aldrwytch

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      I hope you know what a herculean undertaking it is to hold down literally any job while also being a carer for a partner, and living with ME. There is so much on your plate, no wonder you’re feeling some strain. I’ve never provided someone else’s care in that way, but simply trying to support friends and family in mental health struggles and go to school/work with my health falling apart was often nearly more than I could handle.

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    • aldrwytch

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      I hope you know what a herculean undertaking it is to hold down literally any job while also being a carer for a partner, and living with ME. There is so much on your plate, no wonder you’re feeling some strain. I’ve never provided someone else’s care in that way, but simply trying to support friends and family in mental health struggles and go to school/work with my health falling apart was often nearly more than I could handle.

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      • probablysleeping

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        @aldrwytch thank you. Yeah it's super hard work, I'm just forcing myself to cope. But I've not cleaned in ages, the laundry piles up, I don't walk the dog as much as I would like and don't socialise much these days either! I just don't have the energy.. I hope things will change for us soon. I'm lucky my in-laws do help us too, but I do find it hard to ask for help.. maybe I need to be kind to myself and lean on them more

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        • probablysleeping

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          @probablysleeping Also I wish I could leave my job but we just can't afford it!

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    • BoneDustWoman

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      Oh my gosh, you're holding up A LOT. Struggling with mental and physical health with all of that seems totally normal to me. I'm here if you want to talk. ❤️

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      • probablysleeping

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        @BoneDustWoman aw. Thank you, that's really kind. It's a very hard time, would love to work out how to sleep better and get more energy so I can cope better!

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        • probablysleeping

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          @probablysleeping What brings you to Alike? X

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Welcome to Alike! Many people here are going through similar struggles with mental and physical health, so you're not alone. It's a great place to connect with others who understand what you're going through. Balancing your husband's needs, your own health, and work can be challenging, but the support from this community may help make it a bit easier.

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