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Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”
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I am with you all and I needed this group this morning. My husband said his life had gone to hell in a hand basket and our conversation went downhill from there. His impairment fluctuates and right now it is great. But he has gone back to saying that everything would be fine if he could just drive. And get a job. And then I could retire.
He never understands the full situation. I spent the rest of my morning free time doing stuff for him.
I did not work out, I am crying, I feel like I am in a black hole. And now I have to start my work day while he is enjoying watching an old movie.
Since he cannot do anything else because he cannot drive.
He could do something/ but he will not take any of my suggestions and then blames me for not listening to his needs.
Thank you all for allowing me to vent with you.
I am praying constantly.
I needed this reminder for self-care.
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@minniem I am so sorry for your crappy day.
“ That’s all I got.” Bottom line, it sucks. It all sucks!
We are here for you and we do know what you’re going through.
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I understand what you are going through. It was a 2-3 year battle with the doctors and in January my husband was finally diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Last December I started doing his medications because he wasn’t taking them correctly. I realize since then every day has a new adventure some days are better than others. I take wins with the wins and with the bad days I look toward good days that were. If you wanna communicate and talk to me, let me know. Know you’re never alone though you may feel that way. I felt that way a lot in the beginning last year. I have a great support system family and friends. I got a new job that is so supportive and without question I can get a day off. You need to build yourself around a community and you have it here. Again if you want to communicate with me let me know.