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I am dumping again. I am so tired and drained at times because of my spouses Parkinsons. I only get to sleep at night. Usually 6 hrs. I feel like I am losing him in slow time. He is doing his best and so am I. I am pretty sure he does not realize how much I give and how little he appreciates it. Honey , I need this or that. Day by day. I don't want to feel this way..but he is always needing something. I try to be gracious..but not always successful. Life goes on just like time. In the back of my mind I wonder will he be here tomorrow? Tears flow and than he calls out for me..Just another day and another problem with this or that. Hugs to all on this site.

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Thank you for calling attention to the thing that is driving me crazy lately. Every minute, he seems to need something (a pencil, a phone number, a paper towel... one thing after another. I barely sit down and he needs "one more thing". I'm worn down today because our Tuesday/Friday caregiver wasn't here this week so I haven't had a break. I try to be gracious and kind but I know i sometimes fail. Doing our best is all we can do. I have to keep reminding myself of that.