Good words for Annie. My husb has PPA Alzheimer's. My anxiety etc is because I can't come to terms with the situation. I am attending talk therapy and take drugs daily and bed time. I've done therapy several times during my adult life. I'm hoping I get the results I need this time too. Praying for Annie.

I care about you, too, dianajane! My son's mother-in-law is in a situation like yours, and I am so glad she has sisters and her daughter to support her. Alzheimer's is so difficult for everyone. It sounds as if you have had good therapy results in the past and we shall count on it getting you through. Prayers for you, Annie, and Seeker. You know, there is an old saying that "misery loves company;" I suppose it is because once misery has company, misery becomes more content. When we share, we love; and love gets us through. Jesus loves us.

Thank you, my prayers are with you too dianajane.

Thank you for your kind words.

Thank you LoveToAll. I think it is feeling like I am all alone. You began to think you are the only one that has this. You look around at all the other people...they are living, laughing going on with life. You want so bad to be (normal) ???. Yes, the worst thing is feeling alone and that you arn't enjoying life like you should.

Hi Annie! You are certainly not alone, and that is why I am glad you are here with us. Many of us have "been there and done that." I have had a long period of feeling pretty much alone, as 1) we live out in the country with no neighbors, 2) I travel 45 minutes one way to work in another town, 3) we go to church in yet another town, as my family is involved with the praise band there, 4) my only sister lives 1200 miles away and we do not see each other often. I have become a stranger in my home community, with not much time to create/maintain new ties. I'm feeling pretty much like a robot, and there are times when I have shed tears all the way home from work in the afternoons. While my husband is a good musician, he is not a social person, so I cannot rely on him to create relationships we both can tap into. My fur babies save me! I know I am missing so much. Soon I will retire and, hopefully, I will find some roads into new groups/activities. So I FULLY UNDERSTAND how you feel. I'm TOUGH, by golly, and I will not give up. Guess what? I have a big, red, stuffed Love Frog that rides to/from work with me! It has been nice to be able to touch something warm and fuzzy on those days I was shedding tears! No, I'm not crazy; just creative! lol When all else fails..... Know that I care about you and will be looking forward to hearing how you approach all of this. I know you will be successful, whatever you have to do! God bless you!

You’re definitely not alone. I wish we all lived near each other and could meet to support one another. Having this forum is a wonderful tool though. I find myself jealous of even my adult children who seem to have it all together and how they are living so carefree. Of course I’m very happy, proud and supportive of them but I often sit and think will I get back to that life? Still struggling today with the Lexapro withdrawal and the Cymbalta addition. Also still sick so it’s not been my best week. I will say my head seems more alert, perhaps clearer so maybe that means the Lexapro is on its way out! All we all really want is to be at peace, to smile, to want to join in. It’s not too much to ask for. We simply have to keep trying to find what works for us. I pray that each of you will find yours soon.

Well said @kdo0827. Do you mind if i ask if you are a senior.

And you, as well, @kdo0827 ! And yes, wouldn't we be a productive group?! I hope you truly are moving toward better times, and I hope you will keep us posted. God bless you!

Thank you for your kind words. LoveToAll. I have such a fear of drugs. I am realizing that I might be on medication for the remainder of my life. This scares me so much.