Can anyone tell me if its normal to feel so tired when you are caring for your partner who has cancer? Its been four months of constant stress and worry, watching him in pain rtc...and taking on extra responsibilities. Jumping every time he sounds in pain. Disturbed sleep at times; cant stop thinking in the middle of the night. Trying to be the cheerful, optimistic one. Most days Im so tired now and wonder if its the constant worrying and stress. Treatment is just about to start and I feel at the end of my tether already, and wonder how I will cope with all his health issues during treatment, and even more worry and work falling on me. it sounds awful to say it but I just feel like running away and never having to worry about another person again...totally unrealistic I know (Not that I would!)
Are these feeling normal? And more to the point, what can I do to feel better? I do have coffee times with friends, to get out now and then, but it still doesn't help this tiredness and stressy feeling.
i welcome any advice from others who have been through it and come out the other side! Many thanks x
