For six years I have been on this path. I went back the other night to unfold his timeline because I was in such a dark place. It was eye opening and totally explained why I am so depressed. We married in early 2017; in 2018 he had a heart attack; in 2019 we relocated, far away from my social circle. We moved for the weather. Both of us wanted a different climate.
Immediately after moving he was diagnosed with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and MCI.
Six of my nine years with this man has been with him in decline. I am sad about it, but it explains why I am so sad about it.
I have accepted it, but it doesn’t change things. I am so sad to have been robbed again. My first husband of 30 plus years died of pancreatic cancer and now this.
I am trying to come up with things I can do to keep myself going; my keyboard, violin, sewing machine, working out… all positive things. I just feel like I am dealing with a teenager; a full grown person that can make decisions for himself, but needs to be watched. Pretty difficult job for someone at 70.
I needed to vent, thanks for letting me.
@dig2dye2 I know what you mean. I am going to have to go to the grocery store by my self from now on. He is so slow and since he has problems raising his head he can not even see where I am. Had to have a cashier run him down and bring him back to me. May take me several trips since I have Arthritis so bad and can not lift a lot but just can not take him any more. We will have been married 49 years in December and I have been a caregiver since 1993. Not for the dementia, that started the last 3 years but he broke is back and had closed head trauma so I know where you are coming from when you said you are sad and tired. Keep the chin up and just go one day at a time and take care of your self. Love hearing from you.