Dementia

I’m anxious because my husband announced he wanted to resume sex. He lives in memory care. He couldn’t help most of his disastrous behavior. He was so angry and ugly and cold towards me in the last weeks. I have 0 desire to have sex w him. He’s improved enough to know what’s going on. The courts and his psych hospital told me he would need. 24-7 care now. So I didn’t bring him home. Where is the world do I go to for this problem. Sometimes I’m afraid of his quick mood changes. Any council would be appreciated.

Hi, my name is Dvazquez90. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #Migraine #AutismSpectrumDisorder #PTSD #ADHD #OCD #Dementia

Hi, my name is Dvazquez90. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #Migraine #AutismSpectrumDisorder #PTSD #ADHD #OCD #Dementia

Hi, my name is ToussledHedgehog87. I'm here because I’m caring for my 80 yo mother with dementia.

#MightyTogether #AlzheimersDisease #Anxiety

This afternoon I am taking my sweet dog to the vet..she is 17-ish, I have had her for 15 years. She's had tracheal cough for several years as well as canine cognitive dysfunction (dog dementia). She's not been doing well the last week or so, though overall she is so far from who she once was. Hours of wandering and pacing. This week enthusiasm for eating has varied.

I just lost my other canine soulmate three weeks ago. I am a broken, sick, isolated person to begin with; my babies are literally the only loves, motivation, and joy.. I have felt myself slipping further away the last few weeks and while I'm not certain what will happen today, I know either way it will be soon. I know that I, too, am on my last breath, if not today, Soon.

I have been living past my capacity for pain, physically and mentally for a LONG time. To my core, now and for decades, I am exhausted. I am hopeless. I have no fight. I am alone, genuinely.

I'm not sure why I post this here, as in the end, even well-meaning, good hearted, authentic people and responses are still just posts on an internet forum, kind and appreciated but another reminder of how empty my existence is and how alone I will always be.

Love, hug, and appreciate the hell out of your dogs, cats, any other pets. I wish they outlived us.

Hi, my name is natalyansm1. I'm here because I am a caregiver for my husband who has depression, anxiety and early dementia
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#I'm sorry that I have been falling behind in my postings. July has been a tough month for me. Most days I have been sleeping and not really leaving my bed.

I have a series of doctor visits coming up that will determine if I have Lewy Body Dementia. This is a spectrum involving the mix of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. At the same time as this, I am also in the process of tests to see if I have Intracranial Hypertension. That is where too much spinal fluid is building up for whatever reason and filling areas in my skull damaging my brain.

I am not in denial. In fact, I feel that these two conditions have been the closest to the truth in my three year journey to finding the truth about my health.

I'm scared. I see my father, who has Alzheimer's, decline slowly and he is so angry. I don't want to be angry and mean.

I also have accepted that I need mobility aids. I cleaned up my grandfather's walker and crutches. I saw a wooden walking stick; very fancy. I felt like Frodo Baggins. I can get into using that.

Another thing I am scared about is forgetting people I love. I don't think that will happen anytime soon, but it could be my future and I don't want that.

Thanks for reading my ramble.

#Dementia #Depression #ParkinsonsDisease #AlzheimersDisease #MentalHealth #Grief