https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Feeling-guilty/m-p/142#M70  I have to admit that I used to feel guilty when I used time for myself but have no gotten over it - I figure I deserve to have some me time. I have a 'work room' with my computer & sewing machines and when I step into that room I switch off everything else (although I do have a baby monitor with me so I can keep tabs on my husband) and just devote the time to doing thing I enjoy or help me relax. Sooziii   Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:02:37 GMT Sooziii 2009-01-12T01:02:37Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Feeling-guilty/m-p/142#M70  I have to admit that I used to feel guilty when I used time for myself but have no gotten over it - I figure I deserve to have some me time. I have a 'work room' with my computer & sewing machines and when I step into that room I switch off everything else (although I do have a baby monitor with me so I can keep tabs on my husband) and just devote the time to doing thing I enjoy or help me relax. Sooziii   Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:02:37 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Feeling-guilty/m-p/142#M70 Sooziii 2009-01-12T01:02:37Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Feeling-guilty/m-p/143#M71 Sooziii, its good to know that you have made time out for you important. and that you have varied interests that keeps you mind active.  Does anyone else have similar interests or do something different to help care for you?  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:03:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Feeling-guilty/m-p/143#M71 adamm 2009-01-12T01:03:00Z