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Sami, You are quite right. Care-giving is a physically and emotionally exhausting and totally time-consuming thing. It can certainly get overwhelming. I found that the more I learnt about PD, the more understanding I could be. Everyone has to find their own way to deal with their personal situation, but one thing I do know - it is important to find some space for 'me' time to do the things that you like to do. I have had to give up much that I enjoyed, but I have found others that I like to do; I have had to learn patience as my husband grows more incapacitated but still sometimes resents the help that I offer. I have learnt to take these things in my stride and not feel too guilty when I lose my temper now and then. I really, really found the beatitudes a wonderful reminder. Please feel free to write to me off-list and vent whenever you feel like it. Moneesha 2009/8/17 Sami <[log in to unmask]> > Moneesha, > > Time is the villain here. Even the informed family may start out with a > caring attitude but eventually feel overwhelmed. > > -------Original Message------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn