kerOpi ,

That's one of the miserable things about this stupid disease; how it gets in the way of what we need to do...never mind what we want to do. Another is how long it can take to get the body ready to actually do something productive...like go to work and be functional once there.

For example, it takes me 4 hours every morning just to get the body stretched, washed, dressed, fed and functional enough to get out the door...if I get that far. In between doing those things I meditate to focus the mind and stretch the body some more. Sometimes I even get some exercise done in the morning.

When I'm able to work, I usually take a 2 hour break at mid day to do a quick "tune up" on what ever is going through a rough patch, sit in meditation for a while and try to go for a walk as well.

I really feel for you and don't know how those of you with children do it. I looked after my dying husband (brain cancer) for over a year and it was a real toss up as to who would buy the farm first.

All I can say, although I know it is easier said than done, is to set time aside for yourself so that you can look after your own needs as best you can. Even if that is laying down for a rest/nap.

With love, Erika