Being chronically ill isn’t fun but what the world doesn’t talk enough about is the caregiver caring for a chronically ill spouse.
But how to cope with a chronically ill spouse when your efforts are not being noticed?
It’s not that you expect them from your partner, your loved one has enough to deal with. After all, staying well is a full-time job for them.
The answer is simple – in order to help someone with their struggles, you have to take care of yourself first.
Whenever an emergency on an airplane occurs, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? The first rule is to put on your own mask before you assist anyone else.
This example shows that only when you first help yourself, you can help others.
Caring for yourself is one of the most important and yet often forgotten things you do as a caregiver.
You always think of that person in need instead of yourself being fortunate to be healthy, you brush aside your needs. But know this…
When your own needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit too.