post-traumatic-stress disorder

[Guest guest]

Chris:

I feel for what you are going through emotionally. You have been so strong for

the benefit of others, that you forgot about handling your own emotional

well-being. Try to take the time to actually grieve about what you and your

family have gone through. Let the tears flow--I personally do my best crying in

the shower at night after getting all 3 of my kids down for the night! It is a

stress releaser that is wonderful. Sometimes it helps to let the feelings of

self-pity hit--for a little while. You are having to deal with a double whammy

and I think you are going through a period of burn-out. Can you get any

homecare for your father? You really need to take care of yourself. If you

need to vent, talk, or anything, we're here for you.

I really feel that what you are going through is a normal part of all this--I

went through it when my son was diagnosed with cancer and the pshycologist at

the hospital is the one who told me about crying in the shower. needs you,

but sometimes it helps the kids to see a parent cry. wasn't as afraid to

cry himself after seeing me and my husband cry for him.

Sorry this is long and preachy, but I've been where you are--I think most of us

have. Take care of yourself.

--mom to -Dysgammaglobulinanemia,luekemia-in remission, etc. age 6;

also mom to --asthma, allergies, sinus troubles--non-pid age 8 and to

--hea;thy so far-age 10 months.