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Doesn’t anyone else feel …… ?
Everyone seems so calm and reasonable on here. Am I the only one who gets fed up and irritable?
This evening two things are driving me nuts: one is the constant contrariness, increased from his normal contrariness. (My daughter once said he’s the most contrary person she’s ever met. That was three years ago. Before these unexplained symptoms began.) The other irritation (aaarrrghh!!!) is the nearly always saying “Oh, I know.” When clearly, until it was explained, he did NOT know. (This too is an increase from his normal level of knowing everything.)
It truly seems that all the incompatible characteristics are greatly exaggerated now.
As is my level of irritation, which certainly does not help.
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Oh I can relate.....my irritation level is off the charts. I would prefer just honest conversation rather than the constant denial/coverup.
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2 ReactionsThanks, Judi !
@diane07710 for sure!
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1 ReactionToday I just wish I knew a timeline. I feel I’m under voluntary house arrest with no release date in sight. My life is a trap.
Dementia…it’s just such a difficult experience and I wouldn’t wish the caregiving burden on anyone.
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7 Reactions@gratia I think that everyday. It is so depressing. I don’t know how to change my mindset.
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4 ReactionsThe only thing that helps me is to do small - very small projects. Cleaning, organizing, or rearranging. I’m pecking away at a story I’ve been working on but caregiving gives me little energy for that.
Just try to carve out niches of joy even if tiny ones.
We will get through it. You are not alone. ❤️🤗