Two years and 5 months ago I lost my younger adult sibling I cared for with Progressive MS for 16 years. During that time I also cared for both parents with terminal cancer in their home. About a year after my sibling died, the large mausoleum where my sibling and both parents are entombed had a bad fire and we have not been able to go back in since. Shortly after that I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and Grave's Disease, which required surgery. My thyroid was removed along with three large tumors in my neck. That was about seven months ago now, and I am starting to realize what I must do from now on to keep my own health from going off the cliff. There is no support from family. I just can't seem to get my footing. All those many months I was going almost 24 hours a day. The stress of caregiving was intense along with dealing with people in the professional health care support system who weren't always supportive. As is typical, my other siblings disappeared in the care giving process. I don't know where to help put my life back together again. I have to work to live, but nothing seems important. I don't care to be around other people because they feel shallow to me. Can you help me know where to start. Thank you.
