Hope's Garden

Hello

I just registered to this forum. I have spent the last 5 years with the love of my life. Someone who unlike others in my life, stood by me and helped me through troubling times with my Eating Disorder and other psychological conditions.

Six days ago, that relationship ended as my most recent relapse progressed. Making this the worst yet since leaving IP treatment a year ago. Jealously sparked wildly as my ED thoughts screamed over my sense of better judgment. Other underlying issues presented themselves as well. But as the days pass, I realize that it was mainly caregiver burnout.

Until I am more stable in recovery this relationship is limited greatly. Though he will still be there to support me emotionally; he will also be distant. Treatment will not guarantee a second chance for this love either based on the level of caregiver burnout experienced by him.

Just wondering if anyone else here can relate to this experience.

Cheers.

Hello
I can not relate to it exactly but in some ways i can. I was doing well for the last couple year...eating healthy, exercising etc. but had a relapse recently finding out that my best-friend, the most important person in the world...my grandpa, is sick. I don't know why i started again...i think it's because we are so attached to people and i can't really cope with it.
I've never really heard of caregiver burnout...could you explain more?
Hope this is some kind of answer...