Hello all,
My name is Bill and I was caring for my elderly mother 24/7 at home for around 9 years until she died on the 24th of february.
She had Cancer, dementia, was registered blind, couldn't walk and had many other health problems. I miss her terribly.
After her death I was still paid the carers allowance for 8 weeks or so. During this time there were lots of mess ups with paperwork etc. I am still dealing with some of them.
I recently had to register at the jobcentre, who are now trying to force me into jobs that I feel I am not yet ready for. I am not work shy or trying to avoid work, as I have worked all of my days before giving up to look after my Mother. I do feel though that I have not even had time to gather my thoughts and get myself into a normal sleeping pattern, after not sleeping properly for over 9 years. I feel depressed and physically and mentally tired. I dont know how to go about telling my Doctor this, without seeming to appear workshy and lazy. If I was allowed time to get my health sorted and was feeling better about myself, I could probably find my own job in time. Has anyone else here felt like this, or is it just me ?
Regards
Bill.
My name is Bill and I was caring for my elderly mother 24/7 at home for around 9 years until she died on the 24th of february.
She had Cancer, dementia, was registered blind, couldn't walk and had many other health problems. I miss her terribly.
After her death I was still paid the carers allowance for 8 weeks or so. During this time there were lots of mess ups with paperwork etc. I am still dealing with some of them.
I recently had to register at the jobcentre, who are now trying to force me into jobs that I feel I am not yet ready for. I am not work shy or trying to avoid work, as I have worked all of my days before giving up to look after my Mother. I do feel though that I have not even had time to gather my thoughts and get myself into a normal sleeping pattern, after not sleeping properly for over 9 years. I feel depressed and physically and mentally tired. I dont know how to go about telling my Doctor this, without seeming to appear workshy and lazy. If I was allowed time to get my health sorted and was feeling better about myself, I could probably find my own job in time. Has anyone else here felt like this, or is it just me ?
Regards
Bill.