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Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

temper for me too is a very big indicator. it is so hard sometimes when my husband does extraordinarily disruptive and also unnecessary things. i am mostly a very patient person but temper has contributed to rises in my blood pressure of late.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

Hi Tulip,

I'm sorry to hear about your knee and hope you are not in too much pain. I think as carers we always seem to be managing one crisis or another, as well as our own grief and sadness.

That's really tough when we are feeling well, but when we become unwell, or are in pain it becomes almost impossible.

It always seems so unfair that we spend so much time looking after others, but don't get much care when we get sick ourselves. Is it possible that someone can give you a break so that you can recover from your injury?

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

We got another 15 - 20 minutes before this live discussion comes to an end. So if you've got any final thoughts please post them now. 

Sound like all of us know our indicators that signal a need for some respite. 

@tulip I admire you tenancity to get to the movies - I hope you get to the cinemas, or at the least have some down time for a movie at home (if it's relaxing at home). To @3forme 's point, have you got someone that can provide you with some support at the moment? 

 

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

i will splurge and get a taxi to the regional cinema which luckily is only 5 minutes from home. i am having a little break now as hubby is in hospital over night for assessment.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

no-one just little old me. but don't worry i will manage as i have before.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

crisis after crisis. yep. that sums it up really well.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

I love the idea of 'splurging' in the sense of giving yourself a little treat. 

On that note, with 10 minutes to go, I thought I might ask what are three things you could do this week to treat yourself and give yourself some respite.

Ready? Set? Go!

Mine are:

1.) Go to be earlier so I can have at least 30 minutes reading time

2.) Go for a run in the morning

3.) Cook myself my favourite meal

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

this forum is a life saver and a sanity saver. thank you everyone.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

rest. sleep. relax.

Re: Topic Tuesday running now: R-E-S-P-I-T-E, find out what it means to me...

Thanks Cherry Bomb, its nice to get back into the forum. I appreciated the reminder!

Take care to all