A night filled with heartburn
March 21, 2008 by LolliGal
Filed under Lifesavers
I had a very long night last night, my night was filled with stomach pains and heartburn. I tossed and I turned most of the night. I just can not seem to get a good night of rest. My dad had an appointment this morning with his RA doctor, and I reminded him that he needs to let her know he is losing strength in his hands although he argues that things just slip. I left a message but I am unsure if the doctor will get it before his appointment or not. With all the medications he is on, and him insisting on driving, I just worry about it. Add that into the mix of all the other things going on, it just makes for long nights. Seems like even a sandwich upsets my stomach lately.
My dad took a bath woohoo, so I am doing the washing of the bedding today. This once a month stuff is really getting to me too I have tried everything I know to get him motivated to at least bath once a week. Being a caregiver is really not an easy thing, and think sometimes I should see if there is a group with other caregivers I can connect with.
Hugs Sweetie! I know how you worry about everything but you need to take care of YOU for a change. Not sleeping doesn’t sound good at all. Get some rest, ok? Please? Try and take a cat nap here and there. I’m thinking of you and sending my love.
You need to make sure that you take care of yourself or you will be of no use to your father. The research shows that caregivers can get very ill and depressed. Make sure you are looking at resources available for respite care for yourself. Lack of sleep can lead to obesity, fatigue, diabetes. There is a Caregiver Stress Syndrome that is very dangerous to your health. Take care