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[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Aww, thanks!

It's 2-ish in the morning here at the moment, so time to head to bed for an hour or two, then back up to take care of my mother!

She must be very grateful to have you looking after her I hope you can manage to get some sleep.

 

[PGen98]

She must be very grateful to have you looking after her I hope you can manage to get some sleep.

I like to think she is, even though she doesn't know who I am anymore. I get about 2 hours a night, I'm a bit of an insomniac

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

I like to think she is, even though she doesn't know who I am anymore. I get about 2 hours a night, I'm a bit of an insomniac

Oh I'm so sorry, my nan had early onset Dementia before she died; luckily it never got to the point she forgot people; she just repeated herself and forgot things. Old age as well, I suppose.

 

[PGen98]

Oh I'm so sorry, my nan had early onset Dementia before she died; luckily it never got to the point she forgot people; she just repeated herself and forgot things. Old age as well, I suppose.

It's a horrible disease, she spends so much of her time scared or angry because she doesn't understand what's happening, she lashes out at me at times when I take her for a drive to keep her happy, and she's had instances where she tried to walk off (we live in Arizona at the moment, lots of desert land!) to "go home," which in her mind is the children's home she lived in growing up. It's awful for her, and it's not much fun looking after her, either. It's worth it, though, she needs 24/7 care, and she certainly did the same for me many moons ago, so...here I am!

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

It's a horrible disease, she spends so much of her time scared or angry because she doesn't understand what's happening, she lashes out at me at times when I take her for a drive to keep her happy, and she's had instances where she tried to walk off (we live in Arizona at the moment, lots of desert land!) to "go home," which in her mind is the children's home she lived in growing up. It's awful for her, and it's not much fun looking after her, either. It's worth it, though, she needs 24/7 care, and she certainly did the same for me many moons ago, so...here I am!

Oh that sounds so terrifying when she goes off for a walk like that; I'd be worried sick! I am sure, if she knew she was the way she was, she wouldn't lash out at you, but, for her, it must be so scary for her world to be changing, and she has no idea why. You take good care of her, I'm sure. Just hang in there, it's worth it, knowing she's being well taken care of, as best you can. It can't be easy for you, but you know where I am if you need or want to talk. My inbox is always open.

 

[PGen98]

Oh that sounds so terrifying when she goes off for a walk like that; I'd be worried sick! I am sure, if she knew she was the way she was, she wouldn't lash out at you, but, for her, it must be so scary for her world to be changing, and she has no idea why. You take good care of her, I'm sure. Just hang in there, it's worth it, knowing she's being well taken care of, as best you can. It can't be easy for you, but you know where I am if you need or want to talk. My inbox is always open.

Unfortunately we've had to put locks on the doors that require keys to open, so she can't just walk off. So we've got one level of security in that regard, but she's also got me around her more or less 24/7. She gets out plenty and she's physically healthy, it's just the dementia. Sadly it's too far along now to be salvageable, no more moments of lucid thoughts. I used to love those times, where she would be her for about 5 minutes and I could talk to her like I used to...it was bliss. Now that's long gone. It's hard, but like I said, it's my mother, I'll do whatever I can to help her!

I appreciate that, and likewise, if you ever want to chat, I'm always available!

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Unfortunately we've had to put locks on the doors that require keys to open, so she can't just walk off. So we've got one level of security in that regard, but she's also got me around her more or less 24/7. She gets out plenty and she's physically healthy, it's just the dementia. Sadly it's too far along now to be salvageable, no more moments of lucid thoughts. I used to love those times, where she would be her for about 5 minutes and I could talk to her like I used to...it was bliss. Now that's long gone. It's hard, but like I said, it's my mother, I'll do whatever I can to help her!

I appreciate that, and likewise, if you ever want to chat, I'm always available!

I know its hard, but you gotta do what you gotta do for mom. They are there for us when we needed them, so it's our turn to return the favour.

You're a very good person, @PGen98, never forget that.

 

[PGen98]

I know its hard, but you gotta do what you gotta do for mom. They are there for us when we needed them, so it's our turn to return the favour.

That's exactly how I try to look at it. She did exactly the same thing for me, granted I was much smaller, so it's only right to turn around and do the same for her. I've been doing that for almost 7 years now, right after I lost my job as a programmer, lol, but I don't regret that part, she's more important.

You're a very good person, @PGen98, never forget that.

Eh...I'm ok at best, lots about me not to like, but I appreciate that, truly!

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

That's exactly how I try to look at it. She did exactly the same thing for me, granted I was much smaller, so it's only right to turn around and do the same for her. I've been doing that for almost 7 years now, right after I lost my job as a programmer, lol, but I don't regret that part, she's more important.

Eh...I'm ok at best, lots about me not to like, but I appreciate that, truly!

Hey now come on. To put someone's care and wellbeing before your own to me, makes you a bloody good person, in my eyes. To never give up when life I am sure, gets tough and still be here, with a positive outlook?! That's amazing. If I had a hat, I'd tip it to you. Never let anybody dull your sparkle.

 

[PGen98]

Hey now come on. To put someone's care and wellbeing before your own to me, makes you a bloody good person, in my eyes. To never give up when life I am sure, gets tough and still be here, with a positive outlook?! That's amazing. If I had a hat, I'd tip it to you.

Aww, it's nice to hear that, most definitely.

Never let anybody dull your sparkle.

I'm my own worst critic. Can't stand myself, years of dysthymia!

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Aww, it's nice to hear that, most definitely.

I'm my own worst critic. Can't stand myself, years of dysthymia!

I say it as I see it. You, to me, are a wonderful person, and never let anyone ever tell you otherwise. The only person you can be, is you. Be yourself, everyone else is taken.

 

[PGen98]

I say it as I see it. You, to me, are a wonderful person, and never let anyone ever tell you otherwise. The only person you can be, is you. Be yourself, everyone else is taken.

I certainly can only be me, and I try to be a good person as much as possible. Thanks @BarrowMad, you're a wonderful person and you've pepped me up quite a bit before heading to bed. Much appreciated!! Got to head off at this point, but have a wonderful day!

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

I certainly can only be me, and I try to be a good person as much as possible. Thanks @BarrowMad, you're a wonderful person and you've pepped em up quite a bit before heading to bed. Much appreciated!! Got to head off at this point, but have a wonderful day!

Sleep well my friend, and I'll see you I'm a few hours.

 

[PGen98]

Sleep well my friend, and I'll see you I'm a few hours.

I got a good hour, lol. Now it's all about her for the next few hours

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

I got a good hour, lol. Now it's all about her for the next few hours

How you can manage to function on just one hours sleep is incredible; I'd need copious amounts of coffee; and I don't drink much caffeine these days. Hope you are feeling OK today.

 

[Nebulous]

Good morning peeps! Been a crazy busy week so far. Thankfully I have nothing on the agenda after work today. Going to try to catch up on some posts.

 

[Nilla]

Hi everyone! How are you all doing?

 

[Nebulous]

Hi everyone! How are you all doing?

All good in the hood, how are you?

 

[Nilla]

All good in the hood, how are you?

To be honest, I could be better. Hopefully the day gets better.

 

[Nebulous]

To be honest, I could be better. Hopefully the day gets better.

Aww, what’s wrong?