I've been having a dificult time w/dealing with the stress of caregiving an ill parent in the last few months and also the anger of another family member who constantly has rage because she has to help too. I have felt like I was having a nervous breakdown from lack of sleep and concerns about my finances since I have used up my savings taking care of Mom; today I have a job interview and I would appreciate any prayers that you can send my way. I started going back to AA meetings and it's really helping. I asked the Dr. for something for my nerves yesterday and he gave me Zanax, which is better than me picking up a drink anyday! This too shall pass but I feel such sadness around the holidays this year because of all of the fighting. When a person is going through such a difficult time, the cheerful songs seem almost surreal to me and I love Christmastime so much. I know I am not alone.

I've been having a dificult time w/dealing with the stress of caregiving an ill parent in the last few months and also the anger of another family member who constantly has rage because she has to help too. I have felt like I was having a nervous breakdown from lack of sleep and concerns about my finances since I have used up my savings taking care of Mom; today I have a job interview and I would appreciate any prayers that you can send my way. I started going back to AA meetings and it's really helping. I asked the Dr. for something for my nerves yesterday and he gave me Zanax, which is better than me picking up a drink anyday! This too shall pass but I feel such sadness around the holidays this year because of all of the fighting. When a person is going through such a difficult time, the cheerful songs seem almost surreal to me and I love Christmastime so much. I know I am not alone.


Prentender,
How did your interview go? THat is a lot of stress taking care of a ill-parent. I am sending you a BIG HUG!! Please becareful w/the zanax. Unfortuneately, I have found that you (I) can get addicted to anything....(at least for myself) Good for you going to AA meetings. Keep listening to the music. I feel the same way when I am Xmas shopping. Happy Holidays...Shell

I hope I was not out of line to say about being careful about the Xanax. IF I was, I am sorry. It came from my heart:)