this illness does not mean that you can no longer have fun or do things for you. you are spending your time caring for the person you love but you need to remember to love yourself as well. whether it is as simple as having a bath in peace, or watering the garden, you need to have time to process your own thoughts and emotions. it is not selfish to spend time on yourself.
if you are able to, schedule some ‘days off’. whether it is your partner going away, or you, it is important to have your own space. every 6-8 weeks i go and stay at my cousins flat 