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Caregiving: Anyone else doing this alone?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (45)

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@katiegroh

Its becoming increasingly difficult because I have severe COPD with less than 20% lung capacity - so I run out of energy very quickly - I've reached the point that I'm just tired of all the responsibility & when he gets argumentative & nasty I become a super-witch! Then I am mad at myself.

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Caregiver fatigue is real! I suffered physically from the stress related ailments I got during my prior caregiving responsibilities. It was brutal. I actually got night terrors from it. Placing her helped, but I was still tied to those responsibilities for 6 years. I’m now approaching that level with my parents. So, I know the current situation is unsustainable. It’s not worth the cost of my health. I appreciate it’s different when it’s a spouse, but the damage is still real. Good luck in your transition, if that’s what you choose.