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Maraya1969

(22,474 posts)
13. I've been to one caregiver's support group and have an appointment
Tue Nov 7, 2017, 03:43 PM
Nov 2017

with another woman from Hospice caregiver group.

That really helped me. I was feeling horrible and after that group I felt so much better. Until the last day or two

I've heard so many times that it is left to one sibling to take care of a parent. It sucks. I can't believe they don't even feel guilty about it.

I have 2 friends from my Buddhist church who know what is going on and when he comes down again, (he has been here for 2 days last month and will come again for 2 days in a couple weeks. She's been in the hospital for 2 months)

Anyway they are going to show up, (because I'm afraid he will hide if he knows they are going to be there) and talk to him nicely. They know what a shit he is and how unfair he is and want him to know how hard it is on me.

I hope you can get professional help. Being bipolar I have had to be on anti-depressants and anti-manic drugs and they really save me. Actually I just got back from the drug store and took my first dose of the anti-manic so I hope to feel better soon

Breathe, breathe, breathe irisblue Nov 2017 #1
No I won't hurt anyone. My brother is in another state far away Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #8
I felt like I was freaking out once and I went to an emergency room.. whathehell Nov 2017 #2
That was my fear. Even though I thought it might be a good idea Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #9
i am finding myself ragey lately...for no reason! Not nearly as samnsara Nov 2017 #3
Are you physically able to go for a walk? Invite a friend to go with you? PearliePoo2 Nov 2017 #4
Be well, Maraya1969. mia Nov 2017 #5
when I was a therapist I would often have my clients... samnsara Nov 2017 #6
The letter thing never worked for me... hunter Nov 2017 #18
I've been exactly there. gvstn Nov 2017 #7
I have not had this for several years. I didn't even need that medication Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #10
You certainly have your plate full. No wonder you are stressed. gvstn Nov 2017 #12
I've been to one caregiver's support group and have an appointment Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #13
I feel for you PennyK Nov 2017 #11
How are you feeling today? nadine_mn Nov 2017 #14
What Nadin said about the pharmacies irisblue Nov 2017 #15
I put a calming blend on last night and just now, after I read your post! Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #16
I have several 'chakra balancing' CDs irisblue Nov 2017 #17
I listen to them on Youtube. Mostly the bineural beats. They may be the same as what you are Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #20
Steven Halpern is the musician, I have 'Chakra Suite' on the CD now irisblue Nov 2017 #22
Racing mind is the worst. Especially when you NEED to sleep. hunter Nov 2017 #19
hang in there honey. mopinko Nov 2017 #21
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