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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My sympathies to the OP. Caring for an elderly parent is much more than driving to the doctor's, paying bills, and getting the chores done. As my mom ages her anxiety is getting worse, which is then exacerbated by some major health issue. What may seem like small issues become big to her and I'm constantly called to put out fire. It's mentally taxing. [/quote] You are one person and you have your own life to lead. If something that your mom is complaining about is truly not a big deal it is o.k. to not use your energy to put out that particular fire for her. Save your energy for the stuff that is significant. [/quote] But then she would just keep calling, with ever increasing panic. I may not take care of the issue every time, but still need to manage her and it still wears me out enormously.[/quote]
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