Post by spaghetticat on Jun 30, 2015 11:31:44 GMT -5
AndyCohen, I'm going to give it a couple of weeks and I'm hoping that once my hormones stabilize a little after weaning that I will start feeling better.
Thanks for all of your support guys.
She has tried meds, but then she gets these ideas in her head that they are bad for her or something. I don't know. It's hard because I don't go to her appointments/live in the house with her. I probably should be more involved with it.
Post by thedahliharpa on Jun 30, 2015 14:41:29 GMT -5
I'm sorry Spaghetticat. I've have not experienced a loved one with dementia. I do understand how helpless it can feel to love someone who is not the person you know because of bad choices they make. Its incredibly draining. Be kind to yourself. You are doing a wonderful job trying to take care of everyone else.
Post by creamsiclechica on Jun 30, 2015 15:06:08 GMT -5
Oh honey, I'm so sorry. I am sorry about all the complexities of the situation and the strange dynamic that makes this harder. I love you so much, and you are doing a great job at this, at everything. I know things are even tougher in this transitional phase of weaning. So many hugs.
I am sorry. It must be a terrible spot for you to be in seeing your mother like that and wanting to help out your dad. What happened today sounds very scary as well
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Post by onehitwonder on Jul 1, 2015 6:27:12 GMT -5
I'm sorry you have so much on your plate right now. The medication game is such a vicious cycle. They take the meds, feel better then think they don't need the meds anymore. I hope things get easier for you soon.
I'm so sorry you're going through this. Dementia is such a hard disease and it is so taxing on everyone. You feel like you need to respond 100% compassionately 100% of the time, but it's emotionally exhausting to do that and realistically not possible - we all have our limits. I can only imagine how much tougher it is when you're dealing with someone you didn't always have an amazing relationship with. Big hugs to you - you're a good person for trying.