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Missing my Wifey. She's recovering from a Stroke.

This is deeply effecting our Daughters family, as Well. Our Daughter is her Power of Attorney, now. Life has changed so much. Watching my wife go from being a well educated and successful business woman, who was widowed to a Decorated Retired Air Force, and former Spec Ops Pilot turned Firefighter Paramedic. He served with my best friend and are both, now inturred at Mount Tahoma National Cemetery. Now my Soulmate, and Partner in Crime, lol... has been reduced to a very scared and insecure, childlike mind and she cries and apologizes to me because she can't make sense of anything... This is so hard on me, psychologically. I am battling my Emotional Dysregulation, and Trauma Response to darn near everything now.
I am overwhelmed and have little choice than to accept what I must. My wife suffered a stroke to her left Prefrontal Cortex and is now battling Delirium and Dementia... I am losing the love of my life, a piece at a time... My Soul is shattered, there ain't much left of me. This hurts on levels that have only begun. I love her, and watching her suffer is wrecking me.
I miss you, Baby... but I'm right here trying to care for you. And still make sure I don't forget my own care too. Balance will take time. I am fighting for her now. Praying we can find recovery together. 🙏

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Severely Shattered

My Soulmate... My Wifeycritter... has had another stroke, or something, couldnt get her to calm and rest, and when she got up about 430ish, from what should have been a nap; she went out the front door. No pants or shoes on and I got her before she reached neighbors door, and walked her back inside. She was very disoriented and I asked where she was going - She said she had to find a phone and call her "Joe." I hugged her and told her I was right there in front of her but she looked like she was having a Focal Seizure and wasn't being able to put the pieces together upstairs in her head... I called our Daughter and they came and got her but she continued to decline. She is back in the Hospital, tonight and it is painfully obvious that I am losing the Love of my Life, a piece at a time. I have been in tears all night, and cant sleep and cant manage to eat... My Soul is Shattered... We just got into a New apartment and I cannot maintain this without her... and my World is slowly collapsing around me...

I love you Baby... I hope some part of you knows I am here, praying and crying...

This is so wrong... and I have a whole week to go before I can talk to my Therapist... I am trying to be strong, but, I am terrified...

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Rollator suggestions please!

Hello beautiful people, I've been on the hunt for a good rollator for myself. I think I'll need an upright one due to my right arms limited range. All the reviews I've read are so mixed I don't know what to do.#Stroke #Disability

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is ShanaPB. I'm here because I am an aortic dissection, stroke and cancer survivor. All four years ago in a 6-month period. I am now facing a possible new diagnosis. My mental health is not so good. I need to find support. It's too much for my family and friends.

#MightyTogether #PTSD #Cancer #Anxiety

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Tachycardia n fybro

I’m posting to c how many people w fybro also have tachycardia? I was diagnosed w tachycardia yesterday at my Dr appointment but I was also still having my morning fybro symptoms. I have been noticing this the past few weeks and assumed it was because I was having more pain in the morning and night. My fybro symptoms have been more heightened lately. Also I have googled that fybro can cause this and other heart conditions and stroke.
#Fibromyalgia

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× " So Today At Work Was Extremely Stressful " × #Depression #overworked

° " So We Had An Inspection For The Restaurant Everyone Was On Anxiety Mode... And I Could Feeling Everything... I'am An Empath... And I Was Running Around Etc. Next Thing I Know I Started Feeling Sick I Was Pale And Dizzy And I Wanted To Vomit.. I Knew What I Was Experiencing A Heat Stroke.. The Restaurant Was Extremely Hott.. And I Told My Boss If I Could Step Outside For A Few Minute's.. Then Customer's Were Checking Up On Me... Which Was Nice.. My Male Boss Got Scared... And My Main Boss Sent Me Home... All Because She Didn't Want Any Issue's.. It Was Busy Though... Oh Well I Have To Work At 6 A.M. In The Morning... " × Sincerely, ☆☆☆ S.K. ☆☆☆ #Depression #Stress

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Joy in unusual places #Depression #Christianity #Faith #Animals #Hope #Anxiety #MentalHealth

Sometimes God seems to bring joy in the most random ways. Recently I was interstate to meet up and encourage a great couple who are ministers in a little country town.

We went walking in the bush and suddenly heard thundering hooves. I looked around and saw a beautiful, big, horse galloping toward us. I reached out my hand and Jasper (I often give that name to animals) gently sniffed it, then came even closer.

He let me stroke his mane, and was so friendly. It seemed that God was encouraging me of His love and kindness. These random moments are super cool.

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Drs, Interrogation, and Finally, Endometriosis #MentalHealth #Endometriosis #delayeddiagnosis #Health

Hi All! Its been a tough year. I wrote previously about my husband’s death and grief. Now I would like to discuss the medical community.

For a year while caring for my husband after his stroke, I had symptoms of fatigue, abdominal pain, and digestive issues. I have many good doctors, yet whether in the ER or in the office, I was told nothing was wrong or I had constipation. I felt in this time, instead of having a conversation with me, some Drs interrogated me. I felt awful. I was recovering from PTSD, yet I felt my symptoms flare from feeling gaslighted.

A new Dr finally put me on the path in November to getting a correct diagnosis. I have endometriosis pervading my uterus, ovaries and intestines. However, it took until now-February-to meet with two surgeons-and I am still waiting on a surgery date. Again- over a year since my symptoms started.

I cannot help but wonder if Drs had a conversation with me instead of interrogating me if we would had reached this sooner. I do not know why so many diagnoses are delayed especially for women and those of us with mental health conditions. I can only say these interrogations left a path of distress until someone actually listened and put me on a path to a correct plan of action. I know many of you have these stories. I send hugs to all of you.

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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is Jennifer Maxwell. I am diagnosed BP2. I now care for my husband who has suffered several stroke. This impacts me as his comprehension, behavior and moods are ever-changing, It’s somewhat like taking care of me. So, I’m struggling to practice self care. Any experience would be appreciated.

#MightyTogether #BipolarDisorder

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