I've been taking care of my husband since December/2019. I know I need a break, but I can't help but feel guilty. Did I do the right thing? It was unsettling to just drop him off at the front entrance and not even able to accomodate him to his room because of COVID restrictions. I got highly emotional and broke down in the parking lot. He will be there for 5 nights without any visitations whatsoever from family or friends.
I realize that I know I'm not the only one who has gone through this.
I wish you well.
Try and take advantage of this time to catch up on some rest. I know the feeling is while you have the time, "let me clean the house, and catch up on laundry, and run all my errands, etc.", but this is time for you to recuperate! You will be a much better, more caring, more empathetic, more efficient caregiver is you use this time to get some much-needed rest.
You have a responsibility to yourself, as YOUR OWN caregiver. You are using your five days to meet SELF RESPONSIBILITY.
You will learn from these five days, and you will have an enhanced sense of dealing with your needs and the needs of your cherished husband as you move forward.
Hoping YOUR five days of respite bring you renewed energy and peace,