Head Spinner

I’ve recently been having to help a family member due to declining health. I don’t get any support from my brother ……. I’ve got a lot going through my head and it won’t stop spinning. …. From one possible health issue, I’ve created another 10 or so things I need to do and get in place in case of further deterioration. I know my family needs my help and I’m willing to give it. But it now feels as though all routines I started to create to make things easier for myself have gone out the window and I’m burning the candle at both ends (so to speak, going to work, doing my household stuff and looking after my own family and then sorting this out on top) Has anyone got any advice that may help?

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spicy

You have to take care of you first or you won’t have anything to give. Can’t pour from an empty cup. Like when you fly they always tell you to put your ox mask on first!!

doughnut

It’s funny you say that. I used to tell families that all the time when looking after their loved ones . Is it just that my mind won’t shut off and it’s making me feel more tired, as I’m having trouble sleeping at night and very restless etc? Normally on my first day off work I have as a ‘rest’ day, but that hasn’t happened this week. I’m hoping to be able to have a good rest this weekend as I’m off work and I don’t plan on doing anything either

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