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re: Dealing with family/loved one with a mental illness--Update Page 11
Posted on 11/5/19 at 8:58 pm to lsunurse
Posted on 11/5/19 at 8:58 pm to lsunurse
Anyone heard anything new? Nurse hasn't posted in a while. I have sympathy for the situation albeit mine is not as near as stressful or serious as hers.
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Posted on 11/6/19 at 7:16 am to Chuker
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Anyone heard anything new?
My dad was transferred to a SNF on October 21. Was discharged to home last Friday (Nov 1). We saw his psychiatrist the same day and he increased my dad's seroquel dosage to 300. I have a ton of follow up appointments set up with his PCP, kidney doctor, cardiologist, etc.
My dad is getting around ok at home. Has a cane and a walker but doesn't seem to need them, at least at home. A home health nurse is coming I think once a week for a couple months to help my dad set up an exercise regimen.
I'm working on setting up more boundaries and taking more time away from them right now, as much as I can while still being there for doctor's appointments, etc. Already told my parents this and I think my dad understands. Things are NOT good in my marriage right now (that's a whole other story that I don't want to share at the moment)so my focus needs to be on that and my own well being right now.
Thanks again for all the posts in this thread. Whether it was to give good advice or just some positive words to lift me up, I really do appreciate them all.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 7:42 am to lsunurse
Lsunurse:
It’s tough to deal with issues like these all at once. I have been there. For me, it was just putting my head down and charging forward knowing where my priorities need to be.
If I can offer any words of encouragement it would be this: Do what you know is the right things to be doing, do them and one day you will wake up and think “ damn, I made it through all of that. How in the hell did that happen ?”
I’ll say a prayer for you as soon as this post is over. Stay positive ( I know that's not always easy) and keep your TD buddies posted on how you are doing.
And, remember, as a fellow TDer, you are a BIG part of what makes Tigerdroppings what it is.
It’s tough to deal with issues like these all at once. I have been there. For me, it was just putting my head down and charging forward knowing where my priorities need to be.
If I can offer any words of encouragement it would be this: Do what you know is the right things to be doing, do them and one day you will wake up and think “ damn, I made it through all of that. How in the hell did that happen ?”
I’ll say a prayer for you as soon as this post is over. Stay positive ( I know that's not always easy) and keep your TD buddies posted on how you are doing.
And, remember, as a fellow TDer, you are a BIG part of what makes Tigerdroppings what it is.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 7:46 am to lsunurse
Hope everything comes together for you
Posted on 11/6/19 at 7:52 am to Bigfishchoupique
Prays sent Nurse.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 7:59 am to lsunurse
Keep swimming hard nurse.
It’s simply what you do.
Sending good thoughts you & your’s way.
It’s simply what you do.
Sending good thoughts you & your’s way.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:09 am to lsunurse
Dang when it rains it pours. Praying for you and your family.
As far as the marriage thing, nothing typed here can really help but when I got married, my best man told me that marriage is 80/20 both directions. If both feel like they're putting 80 in and only expect to receive 20 back, it goes really well. Not sure if that makes sense, but it's something I've always tried to live by in my marriage. I try to give more than I expect to receive and I'm generally not disappointed. Wife doesn't seem THAT disappointed at times either. Ha.
As far as the marriage thing, nothing typed here can really help but when I got married, my best man told me that marriage is 80/20 both directions. If both feel like they're putting 80 in and only expect to receive 20 back, it goes really well. Not sure if that makes sense, but it's something I've always tried to live by in my marriage. I try to give more than I expect to receive and I'm generally not disappointed. Wife doesn't seem THAT disappointed at times either. Ha.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:17 am to lsunurse
Just keep swimming.
This post was edited on 11/6/19 at 8:17 am
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:20 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Yeah I honestly didn’t know what will happen there. We both have a lot to work on. It’s very painful to think that no matter how much I want and need this marriage....doesn’t mean I will get what I want.
I’m just trying to get through each day without falling apart right now.
I’m just trying to get through each day without falling apart right now.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:31 am to lsunurse
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I’m just trying to get through each day without falling apart right now.
you sound like my wife.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:44 am to lsunurse
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Things are NOT good in my marriage right now (that's a whole other story that I don't want to share at the moment)so my focus needs to be on that and my own well being right now.
Not the same situation you are in but I know how exhausting taking care of a family member is & how easy it is to get angry & have feelings get hurt
I had to take a small step back & know the feelings of guilt that come with doing so
You have to take care of yourself & your marriage first
I will keep you & your family in my prayers
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