Last week my mum was unexpectedly diagnosed with advanced cancer and since then has rapidly deteriorated - really weak and out of it most of the time. Today I helped her have a shower which was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I’ve been juggling work, my own family, and hospital visits and to be honest, I’m emotionally done in. My siblings have been brilliant as well but in a similar state. Any advice on coping mechanisms? (plus I feel so selfish thinking about myself!)
Hi,
so sorry to hear about your mum.
I’m going through a similar thing with my own mum, struggling at the moment with juggling work, family and caring for her.
I’m afraid there is very little advice I can offer you, being very new to this myself. But if you need anyone to just talk things through with maybe I can be of some assistance.
I’ve joined this group this evening as I’m feeling slightly isolated, not wanting to burden my family with my worries but needing to offload! Maybe this will help you too.
kind regards
Charlie xx
It’s so hard isn’t it? My Mum was diagnosed stage 4 just over a year ago, and trying to keep all plates spinning seems sometimes impossible. The best bit of advice I was given was to literally take it one day at a time. Just know you are doing the very best you can in extremely difficult and emotional times, and be kind to yourself xx
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