Both my parents are starting to have some medical issues and its really becoming something super stressful and anxiety provoking. I love my parents a lot and even small things really scare me and make me worried. I’m not sure how to deal with the feelings and stress

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this. Are your parents going to their doctor’s appointments and taking their prescribed medications?

Last year my dad died after an illness and I became (and still serve as) my mom’s primary caregiver for a disease with no cure. At times, the stress was so bad I thought I couldn’t go on. I eventually learned to remove everything from my life that wasn’t providing some kind of joy or benefit to me. I also started participating in regular therapy sessions for the first time.

If you want to talk, my DMs are open.

likehelpful

Sounds like a solid plan. Watching our parents get older and (possibly) get sick at some point is really difficult, but unfortunately it is often part of life if both you and they are lucky enough to live that long, and if you all have a good relationship.

Going through all of this made me realize how much strength I truly have.

Wishing you and your family all the best ❤️.

like

Take advantage of the family leave benefit and take some time off to help them / focus on your family (and yourself).

like

Therapy. Nobody here is going to be able to help you with that other than perhaps providing personal anecdotes.

If possible know that you're able to take a LOA

See if your firm offers Wellthy, they really helped manage things with my MIL and I plan to use now with my mom who was just diagnosed w Alzheimer’s

Sending you lots of love. Will keep you and your family on my prayers!

That’s always tough. I’m a lot older so am dealing with parents in the mid- and late-80s. Prayers to you on that one.

Related Posts

Anyone work for Nevro Medical Device Company before? Can you tell me what the culture is like and if they have career growth opportunities for Senior Analysts?

like

Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

like

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

How to become good friend of manager?

like

Question for the ladies: I'm getting sick of spending so much time getting ready for work. Would it really matter if I tried less (eg wore my hair in a bun everyday, wore less makeup)?

like

Long-term disability on H1B - Yay or Nay? Lots of online forums say, visa holder will be out of status for major part of LTD and thus it makes no sense to buy

Hi Sharks,

Need a suggestion : 
HSBC India HSBC

How many members does HSBC India HSBC allow to be enrolled to be part of the Medical Insurance policy ? Does it allow Parents and Parent-in-laws both ?

like

I'm going from working at a non IT industry to an IT firm. As an introvert I've faced a lot of difficulty in my career... Now since I'm also shifting to another industry completely, I'm feeling very insecure about my life at work. Please give me tips on how to make friends and be in the good books of the managers.

like

Question for those who are married or about to be : how did you know he/she was the one? And how long did it take you to realize it?

like

News about Demi Lovato’s overdose is really devastating. Just goes to show that you can be successful with access to the best healthcare and resources but mental illness doesn’t discriminate

like

How many of you roll/ use MDMA ? If so how often?

like

I had IVF process to get pregnant. During pre- embryo transfer we were told that girl embryo is being transferred. Currently I am 18 week pregnant. I had anatomy scan and we found out we are having a boy. Baby looked all healthy but due to gender discrepancy, We are asked to do additional testing and genetic disorder screening. Anyone had similar experience?

Almost 12 weeks. Still feeling sick in the evenings. Anyone? Please tell me this will end soon…

like

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

Anyone just out of first trimester struggling with sciatica pain on right side? It’s excruciating and not sure how to alleviate - I read up on some stretches?

like

My wife and I just had our second child, and we have also been dealing with her cervical cancer diagnosis. It has been a stressful year, to say the least. I want to do something nice for her, but money is tight right now because of the cancer treatment costs, and her being on unpaid leave because of the cancer treatments. What is something low cost I can do that will be a nice “couples thing” so we can de-stress, but also make her feel special?

like

if someone joined EY gds within how many days he/she can add their dependents???

in which month??

like

I’ve been single for so long my last ex had time to find someone else, get pregnant, have a baby and now they’re engaged. And I’m sitting here watching Footloose

likefunny

More Posts

I left Accenture on 11th Jan.
Prior to that I had submitted iT declarations, from where can I get Form 12B?@Accenture

like
like

I have offer from Genpact and Sapient.
Which one to choose?

Also what is the payscale for L1 SA in Sapient?

TIA.

like

Question for F🐠. Someone asks you to keep them company via text, social media, maybe a phone call sometime etc. You'll be payed to do this. Would you do it? And what are your terms?

like

Does anyone know the typical timeline for hiring more junior legal policy positions in a new administration? Is March the norm for junior hires?

Any suggestions for AUSA interviews? Entry Level?

like

Got a mail from RL to schedule a discussion for career outlook conversation next week, so most of us would get to know the numbers and impact tier by next week.

like

PwC Bangalore hasn’t provided the hike o promotion letter yet. Is there a way to see the performance bonus and the hike??

like

I had a depressive relapse this weekend that resulted in someone I love getting physically hurt. Idk what to do other than go back to therapy but I can’t even get through the first hour of work today

like

I’m not naive or fresh out of law school, but I’m at a point where I’m saying to myself “Why can’t I have it all?” I’ve been offered a job for more pay and less hours and I keep thinking to myself, what’s the catch? I know people will say no promotion potential or that’s not how it works…but what if it could? What if you make yourself valuable by still setting your boundaries? Why would we resent someone who has that opportunity?

like

Getting pushed to do account work as a PM is making me want to scream. And the bullshit let's align on PM expectations meetings when I'm doing my job is driving me up the wall. I'm doing my job....YOU aren't.

like

Best movie ever?

like

JD/LLM in international and m&a Tax looking to leave corporate and start a firm in business/estate planning. If anyone has had success starting a firm in these areas please share any resources or insights. Thanks!

like

Has Blockfolio been broken for you guys? My app hasn't been able to consistently load for two days

Any recommendations for a church in Manhattan or easy commute from Midtown Manhattan? I live in Kips Bay and new to the States. Honestly, I know if it is too far away, I won’t consistently attend.

like

Any websites offering free CPE credit courses?

like

Any Gayglers (Gays @ Google) here?

likefunny

Has anyone here used a professional resume service? Would recommend again or not worth it?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

I have 26k Hertz points... Are these any good for anything? I'm never going to use the rentals....

WFH location recommendations in downtown NYC??

Hello! Anyone work at GE Healthcare?

like

Is the grass really greener in industry?

like
like

How long does it usually take for Deloitte to get back to you after the first round for consultant position?

like

Do we think KC and Jojo still hang out??

like

@EY, for such a big IT consulting practice, internal IT systems are abysmal

like

Day 1 here.. What topics are off limits? Client lists, billing rates... What else?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

"Don't hook up too much at DU!" A manager (who I'm also friends with) to me yesterday. 😳😇🍆🍆🍆

like

Anyone has any good corporate codes for Hilton? Downtown Chicago if you need an area specific?

likehelpful

Got contacted by Alvarez & Marsal for healthcare director role but know nothing about this firm. Any insights would be great.

like

Walking up to the client site looking like Elle woods today. 💁🏼💗

like

Every day is a new day of fires.
I get feedback and make changes to deliverables and the way I work/ organzie based on feedback
And every day I still suck somehow 😞
I can't ever get it right

like

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

likefunny

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

like

A is for Accenture

likefunny

To my team: I will not be responding to shit until Tuesday. Weirdly enough I will probably read every email, but I won't be responding to a cot damn thing until Tuesday....

like

Which one is better, lean six sigma or PMP cert for 1st year associate? Feedback much appreciated!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal