Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Good morning,
My life seems to continue with all kinds of problems. I have been on DS for a long time with so many different topics. Right now I feel so tired that I cannot function. As I am typing my eyes are nearly closed. I just cannot help it. I did sleep last night but I woke up several times. My latest problem is that my husband fell and broke his hip in four places. He has already had surgery to fix the hip. Theres' a rod from his hip to his knee, cross rods and on and on. This accident happened four hours from where we live, two hours from our second home. I have had to drive back and forth each day to the hospital. The gas has been cheaper than a hotel room so I've had to drive. We, like so many, are economy poor. Last night I did manage to get a hotel room which I am in now. The hospital is about a mile from here and I can hardly imagine that drive today. I think everything in me that is strong has melted away. I just can't seem to copy but somehow I must get myself together for my husband. He may or may not be home for Christmas. His injury was terrible.
Laura, my friend.......Just as we last talked..... We are tired and don't want to go on with all this.
My life seems to continue with all kinds of problems. I have been on DS for a long time with so many different topics. Right now I feel so tired that I cannot function. As I am typing my eyes are nearly closed. I just cannot help it. I did sleep last night but I woke up several times. My latest problem is that my husband fell and broke his hip in four places. He has already had surgery to fix the hip. Theres' a rod from his hip to his knee, cross rods and on and on. This accident happened four hours from where we live, two hours from our second home. I have had to drive back and forth each day to the hospital. The gas has been cheaper than a hotel room so I've had to drive. We, like so many, are economy poor. Last night I did manage to get a hotel room which I am in now. The hospital is about a mile from here and I can hardly imagine that drive today. I think everything in me that is strong has melted away. I just can't seem to copy but somehow I must get myself together for my husband. He may or may not be home for Christmas. His injury was terrible.
Laura, my friend.......Just as we last talked..... We are tired and don't want to go on with all this.
Your question is a good one, and depression and fatigue certainly do go hand-in-hand. It's only natural that given your husband's injury and the other realities that you describe above that you'd be feeling more tired than usual. Not only are you physically drained, but emotionally.
Remember to try to nurture yourself during this difficult time. It may be something as simple as candles around the bathtub as you bath with calm, soothing music playing.
One suggestion regarding the hotel situation. Have you mentioned that your husband is in hospital? So long as you can provide proof (i.e. a note from the doctor or even his primary nurse) many hoteliers will offer discounted prices off of their regular rack price.
Hugs and all the best to you and your hubby.
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