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I feel like start running and not look back!

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (124)

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@mariana739

We just came back from his appointment with a new neurologist.
At this practice they offer the caregiver, (God how I hate to think of that word applied to me! ) the services of a social worker who you may talk to ( without the patient present) about any problems at home caused by his disease, his temper, etc. and supposedly he or she would give you tips to deal with those things. I made an appointment with her, ( 2 months away, apparently she's very busy) if nothing else it'd be someone I can vent with who understands the situation, I hope. I wonder if you could talk to somebody like that at your husband's doctor's office?
I totally identify with you, I'm very concerned about myself because my calvary is just starting and already there are days I literally would like to just stay in bed and not wake up until all this has passed, however long is going to take.
We need to find a way to get a respite once in a while, or find somebody to talk to who is or has been in the same boat as us.

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Thanks for your post @mariana739. I tried reaching out to my husband's dr. today and his assistant informed me that hubby would need to be present at appointment. I declined.

Tomorrow I'll call my Dr. Never thought to ask for a social worker.

I want to pull the covers over my head every morning and stay there all day. This forum helps me but getting out now and then would be a big help. That has not been as simple as I thought it would be.

Hoping we both find respite soon.