Helpless
By Amber
@AmbiePam (120685)
United States
July 22, 2016 8:50pm CST
When do you feel the most helpless? Finances are often a big thing, as well as unavoidable health issues. When my dad was caring for my dementia stricken mother, although I could help, I never felt like it was enough. She died 55, but he was just 59 when she died. The stress thought those 8 1/2 years took its toll even though he kept a smile on his face while watching her slip away.
I often feel helpless when I'm doing everything right for my health, but my body doesn't cooperate. I just remind myself it could be worse. I think of hope for the future and believe things will turn around.
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@Marilynda1225 (91065)
• United States
23 Jul 16
I have a son in law who is bipolar & it makes me feel helpless when he is depressed & I can't help
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@AmbiePam (120685)
• United States
23 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225 I'm with you. I am bipolar, type II, so I struggle with the depression side. I know my mother always wished should could do something for me.
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@JudyEv (381952)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225 Our son is not bipolar but has issues with depression. It is heart-breaking sometimes.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Jul 16
I certainly hope that things take a decidedly better turn for you soon.
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@lilnana1111 (2305)
• United States
1 Aug 16
I'm feeling somewhat helpless right now, between my hubby's health issues and finances.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
24 Jul 16
Feeling helpless to do something for someone in dire need is horrible. When my husband had his accident and I had to call 911, I went into shock. Nothing around me felt real for the longest time and he passed away before I could even understand what happened. And there was nothing I could do to help him, beyond calling 911 and hoping they could save his life. I'm sure everyone goes through this at some point, and it's the worst feeling ever.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
25 Jul 16
I get to feeling helpless when things are not going right for others in my family. As for your health, you may be preventing some issues with the modifications you make and you may be on a course for a slow long term improvement.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Jul 16
I feel helpless when Im ill and nothing seems to help much I felt helpless when my son had that breaking out you can getif you have ev er had chicken pox senior moment for the name darn.
@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
23 Jul 16
yes hope and willpower are the best medicines
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