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[quote=Anonymous]I've been at this for quite a while and here are my tips: 1.) Start calling around to find a therapist. May take a while, but your parents may have many emergencies and even though they are declining rapidly, you could be at this for many years so worth it. 2.) Consider support groups 3.) Every says it, but take care of yourself and have boundaries. Eat very healthy. Exercise. Find joy in little things. Do anything you can to laugh. I find silly videos on IG. 4.) Figure out what is sustainable. Think long term. Where are they? Are they at a place that can support them with rehabilitation, assisted living, nursing care, etc? 5.) Your family you created and your mental and physical health come first. You cannot pour from an empty cup with a hole. Prioritize and replenish so you can see them with calm and support not resentment and burn out.[/quote]
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