Feeling grubby and exhausted

We have had a bad day today. Husband is very low and mourning for all the things he can’t do since his stroke in November. I try my best but sometimes it doesn’t work.

I feel absolutely exhausted and even though I have not dropped my personal hygiene I feel really grubby and scruffy. My friend dropped something off here yesterday and she looked so happy, relaxed and smart. I think I look like an old rag bag. I just don’t feel clean somehow.

I have to go and do my weekly shop tomorrow (my only outing now) and will put on some decent clothes but will still feel scruffy like last week.

Twice recently I have fallen asleep in the same room while physios and speech therapists have been working with my husband.

I got up at 7. I did so much that by 1pm I sat down and fell asleep. About 4.30 I fell asleep again. I just go out like a light.

This is my 3rd role as a carer and is wearing me out.

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@penny I know that feeling. I always used to shower every day and now it is alternate days at the most. I’ve let what I wear drop down to joggers and t’s instead of shirts and smart trousers of fresh jeans. Its manly because I am so tired I can’t be bothered to make the effort. If people see me in trousers and shirt they comment these days and that is a bit of a jolt.

Not sure what to say, because I too have not let personal hygiene slip (apart from DAILY showering) but I’m constantly washing hands and keeping things clean.

Today has been the worst day as I exploded at G and I am trying not to feel guilty about it as I feel it WAS justified.

Ah well he is in bed now and I can get some rest.

Know what you mean about 7am til 1pm then need a rest. I have been falling asleep by7pm most evenings and even then G doesnt get it that I am completely drained and HAVE to wake up to get him to bed!!!

Made a decision about my writing today so I feel good about that. Let’s both look for the small victories and positives in our lives and we can feel good about that at least.

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@Penny….please don’t beat yourself up, both you and your husband are going through a lot at the moment. It’s no wonder you feel shattered. We’re all here for you.

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Maybe PLAN to have an afternoon nap?
It would be more surprising if you felt anything other than shattered.
A brave face only lasts so long. Do you have any carers/cleaners to share the load with?
How is the garden? As you may remember mine was flattened, borders gone but easy to manage.

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