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Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 18 1:36pm | Replies (122)
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@rjchambliss5

Your comments - “I need to manage my exposure time carefully. There are times when I need to just exit the situation for a time, and also plan for days away regularly or even a week away for a couple times a year.”
This actually makes sense to me in terms of protecting one’s sanity. Or is it selfish? Opinions?

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maryvc | @maryvc | Jun 11 11:26am

Makes sense to me too but hard to get away without still thinking of them constantly. I did just get away for a girls trip. My husband's best friend stayed with him for 4 days. They did well. I have cameras so still kept an eye but was able to relax and have fun and laugh. But I came back exhausted. Everyone says get away by yourself and I would love to do that but need more help.
And we can't think of it as selfish in a negative way. We have to be selfish or there will be no self to care for our loved ones. Message to self.

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