Supporter Wife Without Support

[ZebraWestie]

Finally thought to introduce myself, I have been a member for a while, hoping my hubby would find some help/comfort within these pages yet things have started to get worse again lately and my friends and family just cant comprehend this illness.
Thanks for being here

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

Hi x don't be so hard on yourself you sound very down x maybe it was too soon for him but you need support too, is he having any form of therapy, medication or speaking to anyone about how he feels? Your friends and fNily are going to find it hard but surely your not taking on their emotions too! Tell them to google for more information if they need clarity , I think you need to concentrate on your husband and yourself x

 

[intothelight]

@ZebraWestie Welcome and as a supporter I hope you are finding help and comfort for yourself here.

 

[The Albatross]

Welcome ZW

 

[ZebraWestie]

thanks for the welcome, I have plenty to ask, plenty to say and plenty of knowledge too so I'm already on my way to better days just by finding this forum in the first place!
Namenotdiagnosis - I was feeling down that day but I am looking after myself as a priority, it's nice to know there are others who can understand a bit about how I feel and I thank you for your kind words

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

I'm really pleased thsts made me feel better x ur wellbeing is very important too x I think people forget supporters and what they go through and I think it's important that we as sufferers understand and are able to support too, I believe that supporters have a really hard time if they are not able to fully comprehend the diagnosis , sometimes this can be down to fear, anxiety, worry and the thought process that as supporters they are not doing enough or don't want to do too much in case it had a backlash! I know what I mean as muddled as my message sounds! X

 

[joeylittle]

Welcome to the forum, @ZebraWestie. It's really important for supporters to have space and support as well - I hope you can find some kindred spirits in our community.