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I feel like start running and not look back!
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (124)Comment receiving replies
@jeanadair123 I share your feelings about thinking about the future and feel guilt for it. I know there will come a time when my hubby must be cared for someplace other than home. And the day will come when he's gone from this life. I also feel like I'm running out of time to live my life. At this point I can't leave the house for more than 30 minutes.
I think it's natural for our thoughts to go to a time down the road when those changes occur. In fact, this is my way of coping. "It won't always be like this"
Hang in there. jeh
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I agree - sometimes thinking about the future without the 24/7 drain of caregiving is the only way to cope.
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I feel the same way - I am 72 and so many things I want to do with my grandkids and for myself. I would love to have the old him back, but since I cannot, I feel guilty wishing he would die before things get worse. It is scary wondering where this path will take us.