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One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
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"That sounds awful, I'm so sorry.
One of mine is very ill and we're not sure what the prognosis is until investigative surgery is performed later this week. It's pretty scary."
I'm so, so sorry! Best wishes for the best!... Mines just kinda hanging in medical limbo. Which sucks x |
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"That sounds awful, I'm so sorry.
One of mine is very ill and we're not sure what the prognosis is until investigative surgery is performed later this week. It's pretty scary.
I'm so, so sorry! Best wishes for the best!... Mines just kinda hanging in medical limbo. Which sucks x "
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"Both mine are gone. Only advice is make the time if you can before they die."
Totally doing this. This trip home with COPD, massive mobility issues, on oxygen and other issues at 85... She'll die at home if lucky  |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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Unfortunately I think that death for most people is a long drawn out process.
It takes its toll on you as an observer also, if you're around for it, whether it's your family member or friend etc. (Mentally, physically & financially).
I'm not sure you're really taught how to deal with it either..
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that "
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this |
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"Both mine are gone. Only advice is make the time if you can before they die.
Totally doing this. This trip home with COPD, massive mobility issues, on oxygen and other issues at 85... She'll die at home if lucky "
I understand COPD, my Mum suffered with it, it's debilitating and frustrating. Changing seasons would be spent at the hospital, Mum would be in and out for weeks |
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"Unfortunately I think that death for most people is a long drawn out process.
It takes its toll on you as an observer also, if you're around for it, whether it's your family member or friend etc. (Mentally, physically & financially).
I'm not sure you're really taught how to deal with it either..
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Absolutely no one is taught how to deal with it. I live within a 4th gen of women who medically took on care of related women with alzhimers (though they state it's not biological)... You do what you do tho |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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"Unfortunately I think that death for most people is a long drawn out process.
It takes its toll on you as an observer also, if you're around for it, whether it's your family member or friend etc. (Mentally, physically & financially).
I'm not sure you're really taught how to deal with it either..
Absolutely no one is taught how to deal with it. I live within a 4th gen of women who medically took on care of related women with alzhimers (though they state it's not biological)... You do what you do tho "
My mum passed about a year ago.
I'm sill at the "guilt" stage... |
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"That sounds awful, I'm so sorry.
One of mine is very ill and we're not sure what the prognosis is until investigative surgery is performed later this week. It's pretty scary."
That's really scary! Hope it all goes well |
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By *elronMan 34 weeks ago
Liverpool |
I feel your pain lost both of my parents with 12 months of eachother mum through cancer dad through Lewes bodies dementia and Parkinson's evil and cruel.make the most of every day it's hard and draining but you have my best wishes x |
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OP I am so sorry to hear that.
Yes my dad is poorly. He has been through so much the last few years, a lung removed, prostate cancer, he’s just got over sepsis and has stents. I genuinely think he’s a cat! But the stress is hard to deal with when you’re not sure how long you have.
My mum passed 7 years ago far too young. But it was so peaceful and at home.
Really wishing you all the strength |
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Mine both died when I was a kid. Definitely puts things into perspective I'm pretty much laid back about everything and look at everything on a scale of relative shitness. Anything that has happened as an adult, doesn't come close. There's some comfort in that. |
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Sadly both mine have long gone, dad ten years and mum 15 years.
My dad was very ill but rallied round a few times, he lived a year and a half longer than he was given.Its v hard and you have my sympathies,every extra day I had with my dad was a blessing.
Sending you love op, sometimes it's the creaking gates that seem. to find the strength & keep going. X |
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Its hard, my dad died 18 months ago, lung cancer, 8 months from diagnosis.
You can only deal with whats in front of you.
We dont talk about dying , we talk around it. We hope for a peaceful end.
I hope you manage to find the support you need to manage this period in your life xx |
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Sorry to hear that OP.
Both mine are still here, my mum is 79 and 6 years ago fell and broke her hip (she has replaced 15 years prior) and hasn't walked since, dad's been here carer ever since and he isn't in the best of health himself but refuses point blank to get any help for mum, he said to me recently "she my wife, it's my job to look after her" I can't argue with that but I do wish he would get a little help, I help when he allows me too but it's not often x |
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Get a power of attorney, you really don't want to be dealing with the court of protection, also look closely at continuing health care, it's a real post code lottery but get to know your/their rights |
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When my mum was my age she had lost both her mum and her dad. Mine (including step parents) are all still here, but my dad and I don’t speak.
It’s hard watching them get older and eventually realising they won’t be around forever  |
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My dad passed away 20 years ago.
My mum's dementia is getting worse...so she now lives with me ..I will never forget how she was always there for me as a child and helped with the kids when I split up with the Mrs ..on my watch she will never go in home...it's the least i can do for her.
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this"
I think you know I have and feel similar with my Dad.
He's just turned 85. He has dementia and he's getting rapidly worse but still lives alone and social services are useless. He wants to die and honestly, it would be the best thing now. I feel awful saying that but his behaviour is getting really challenging and he can't retain any information at all and has forgotten huge swathes of his life. He can't understand that there was a time in his life before I existed; he referred to me as his Mum yesterday and yet he talks incessantly about his Grandad, who died in 1947.
I had to go out 40 odd miles late last night to meet the police, got to bed at 03:00 and trying to care for him is taking an enormous toll on my MH and my physical abilities, as well as on my own little family.
We have every sympathy for you, OP |
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Lost my dad 6 years ago to cancer. I helped car for him till the end. Still gets me upset when I think of him. Always miss him. Time is not a great healer you just hide a way to get though the days and try and make him proud. |
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It must be quite mentally and physically draining being in your situation OP, and others.
I kinda forgotten what all that is like, having been without parents for more of my life than with parents.
Don’t forget to look out to yourselves, it’s no help to anyone if you make yourself ill. |
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Step dad died due to cancer of the gullet I think....basically starved to death as no food could pass into his stomach.
Mother, no idea. Not seen or heard from her in about 15 years. Probably dead as well. |
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By *ost SockMan 34 weeks ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
I lost my mum in February. I miss helping her out and I have no close family now.
I’m doing OK, but life is hard. I look at Fab, but feel detached from the world it encapsulates. I often crave a long cwtch with someone though.
Grief is a weird and complicated beast! |
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As one whose both parents are still around but now having one major scare after another and really not well I feel for everyone here. Was a carer for my grandad on mother side through his dementia and alzheimers the mental stress can be rough and take its toll.
It was my grandad that helped with that in a moment of pure clarity and said I want you to just look out for one purely beautiful or funny thing each day and hold on to it.
It's literally the best advice I've ever received. |
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By *ripfillMan 34 weeks ago
Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant |
Both mine are dead
Please …. Make sure their wishes and wills are in order
Please make sure they understand Do not resuscitate if that’s their wish it’s so cruel to see suffering
Please prepare ( that’s so bloody difficult I know)
And plan … as much as you can do
So sorry for what you are going through it’s awful
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By *zeroMan 34 weeks ago
Glasgow |
My dad has Alzheimers and it's been a gradual decline over the last 2 or 3 years. Some days he's great and others not so much.
He has kept poor health for as long as I remember and although I hate saying it he likely doesn't have long left. |
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"Mine are both dead. 2016 and 2022. Both of dementia, really rapid decline- went from being normal and healthy to dead within 6 months. "
My Dad has been on a decline due to dementia since at least 2018, much more rapid since 2021. His body is reasonably strong but his mind has gone. |
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"Mine are both dead. 2016 and 2022. Both of dementia, really rapid decline- went from being normal and healthy to dead within 6 months.
My Dad has been on a decline due to dementia since at least 2018, much more rapid since 2021. His body is reasonably strong but his mind has gone. "
Lo lamento mucho, amiga x
It is really hard to see how they are deteriorating and not being able to do anything to stop it. My mother survived a very aggressive cancer she had for over 15 years- lived another 15 years in remission. My dad never, ever took a sick day in his life. He was very strong and fit.
My MIL is not well now. She keeps falling and ending up in hospital. I went to see her a couple of days ago and she is not well… don’t think she’s got long now. |
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My dad passed away very suddenly a year ago in January... he lived in Scotland so I hadn't seen him in quite a few years... I wasn't surprised to learn from the coroners report that he had emphysema, bronchitis and cirrhosis of the liver...the shock for me was the fact the police had to break into his flat where they found him... |
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Death is somthibg I feel you can never fully prepare for the hubby's parents both died after long illnesses so there was time to say everything you wanted to them and spend as much time as you could with them wheres both mine died very suddenly and there was no time to do or say anything which u think was harder but still not any easier now I say live everyday like it's your last as we just never know |
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"I lost both of my parents within an 18 month period so I know how hard it is.
Sending hugs Op.
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Thank you ut us hard and such a shame I'm the hubby and still miss mine so much been gone 14 years etc
But bless both my wife's parents within 6 months of each other we're still in shock from it wife's world fell apart now we just got each other thankfully got that  |
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"Death is somthibg I feel you can never fully prepare for the hubby's parents both died after long illnesses so there was time to say everything you wanted to them and spend as much time as you could with them wheres both mine died very suddenly and there was no time to do or say anything which u think was harder but still not any easier now I say live everyday like it's your last as we just never know "
Indeed bless you op Mrs
From Mr xxxxx |
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By *ags73Man 34 weeks ago
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"Mine are both dead. 2016 and 2022. Both of dementia, really rapid decline- went from being normal and healthy to dead within 6 months.
My Dad has been on a decline due to dementia since at least 2018, much more rapid since 2021. His body is reasonably strong but his mind has gone. "
My dad died 2021 but dementia had meant that any conversation with him was sort of pointless from about 8 or 10 years before. It made any visits very difficult/upsetting but the last time he was in hospital was in the covid period. |
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My dad has just been in hospital again... Nothing life threatening, but I feel this is going to be the theme going forwards, after major issue last year.
And my uncle on my mums side died today... So it's definitely in my thoughts about having to deal with these things. |
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Lost both mine within 5 weeks and 2 days of each other. My dad picked my mum's plot and wording on her placque and before it was ready passed away himself of a broken heart.My only advice I give anyone is never fall out with a parent and cherish them daily. I often tell the younger ones this or anyone moaning about theirs. |
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Still have both of mine, in their 80's both with various health issues. Sibling help ranges from 'tries but useless' to 'Narcissistic arsehole', so make sure i try and see them most weeks when its practical (luckily they're both still fairly active and have a better social life than i do).
Also luckily, they're fairly practical after a few of the health scares and shit that other family members have left behind to sort, so both have wills and LPA's setup, i have details of finances and wishes stored safely and various other things discussed and agreed- so will continue helping where needed, taking the piss out of my dad as usual and giving/accepting any available hugs. |
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By *emidemiWoman 34 weeks ago
basingstoke |
My parents are only 44 so I’m hoping I’m going to have a lot of years with them.
It was a bit scary last year when my mum had complications from a surgery and got sepsis, that’s the closest I’ve been to thinking about losing her.
Sending lots of love |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that "
I can relate. My dad is in his mid 90’s, was in very good health until last year, then suddenly had some problems and looked like he wouldn’t make it. So as a family we went through the feelings of reconciling ourselves to losing him … then he recovered … then it happened again later in the year … recovered again … and a 3rd lap earlier this year, doctors saying he has a day or two left at most … that was 5 months ago.
He’s like the friggin Terminator. I feel sorriest for my mother who has been through the wringer emotionally so many times in the last 18 months |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this"
Exactly this for me. When my dad was ill last year and we were told he wouldn’t make it it had a huge impact on me, physically and mentally (I just felt like I’d had the wind taken out of me, no energy, just felt flat), but that impact has been lessened each subsequent time we have gone through the same process.
I have also had to recalibrate what I consider to be “old”. When my dad hit 80 I thought he was absolutely ancient. 16 years later I now realise ie was fit, active, healthy, driving, climbing ladders, and had many years left on the clock. |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this
Exactly this for me. When my dad was ill last year and we were told he wouldn’t make it it had a huge impact on me, physically and mentally (I just felt like I’d had the wind taken out of me, no energy, just felt flat), but that impact has been lessened each subsequent time we have gone through the same process.
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Yes that's very true. Eventually I became very business like about the whole thing and just swung into 'hospital mode'. It's a sad fact that I was mostly glad when it was all over and that's something I often think about. |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this
Exactly this for me. When my dad was ill last year and we were told he wouldn’t make it it had a huge impact on me, physically and mentally (I just felt like I’d had the wind taken out of me, no energy, just felt flat), but that impact has been lessened each subsequent time we have gone through the same process.
Yes that's very true. Eventually I became very business like about the whole thing and just swung into 'hospital mode'. It's a sad fact that I was mostly glad when it was all over and that's something I often think about. "
I just want what’s best for him at this stage. At times, it looked really miserable for him, tortuous, but he has regained some strength now and is happy enough reading the paper, watching the telly and giving out shite about everything. |
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My dad passed 8 years ago, my mum is 86 and slowed right down due to her frail legs. Her toes have been blue for years, and I'm worried she'll lose them, if not, both lower parts of her legs. She's still very alert though.
But my biggest worry is me. I'm sure I'm at the very start of COPD, and I'd hate to go before my mum, it would kill her. |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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Sadly both of mine have been gone for too long
But as one person on here has already said
Make time to spend with them
And in turn make some nice memories not just the bad ones
Have recently been given a few photos from my much younger days
I’d never seen before
And i just look at them and think
What was I saying to my grandpa whilst mum is smiling in the background
God bless xxx |
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Mr here.
My dad passed 30 years ago. My mum was 100 on new years eve 2023.
Still lives in her own place on her own, but since covid, her mental health has dropped and sometimes she's on the dementia adventure.
But, this also depends on how many cigarettes she's smoked. I've found that she's much sharper in the mornings than later in the day when she's smoked more. |
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"Mr here.
My dad passed 30 years ago. My mum was 100 on new years eve 2023.
Still lives in her own place on her own, but since covid, her mental health has dropped and sometimes she's on the dementia adventure.
But, this also depends on how many cigarettes she's smoked. I've found that she's much sharper in the mornings than later in the day when she's smoked more. "
It's pretty standard that people with dementia get more confused as the day goes on. My Dad hasn't smoked since the early 80s but he still gets much more confused later in the day. |
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"Mr here.
My dad passed 30 years ago. My mum was 100 on new years eve 2023.
Still lives in her own place on her own, but since covid, her mental health has dropped and sometimes she's on the dementia adventure.
But, this also depends on how many cigarettes she's smoked. I've found that she's much sharper in the mornings than later in the day when she's smoked more.
It's pretty standard that people with dementia get more confused as the day goes on. My Dad hasn't smoked since the early 80s but he still gets much more confused later in the day."
This is true. Think it’s called sundowning |
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Well mam has parkinsons aged 68 now and getting worse. Dad is 72 and has a severe back and neck problem (so bad that he will end up paralysed from neck down ) don't know when or how long he's got. Both stubborn both extremely proud won't ask for help government dwp basically stuck 2 fingers up when the asked for it few years back so refuse to ask again. So yeah parents not in a good place physically but mentally very strong. So yeah ticking timebombs come to mind |
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By *essTTWoman 34 weeks ago
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this
I think you know I have and feel similar with my Dad.
He's just turned 85. He has dementia and he's getting rapidly worse but still lives alone and social services are useless. He wants to die and honestly, it would be the best thing now. I feel awful saying that but his behaviour is getting really challenging and he can't retain any information at all and has forgotten huge swathes of his life. He can't understand that there was a time in his life before I existed; he referred to me as his Mum yesterday and yet he talks incessantly about his Grandad, who died in 1947.
I had to go out 40 odd miles late last night to meet the police, got to bed at 03:00 and trying to care for him is taking an enormous toll on my MH and my physical abilities, as well as on my own little family.
We have every sympathy for you, OP "
I don't mean this in a nasty way, but have you considered putting him in a nursing home?
His dementia is at a stage now where doesn't have the ability to keep him safe, I know it's not ideal (trust me I really do know) but may be the best idea in the long run x |
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we all die eventually it's the one thing that's certain in life ,for some the way they live determines when they die ,death is such a tug on emotions ,if you value life you'll hang on as long as possible but for me it's the quality of life that matters once you can't enjoy it then I'd rather go and my dad died recently he lived a healthy life and was useful it's all you can hope for ,let's hope people think I was useful . |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this
Exactly this for me. When my dad was ill last year and we were told he wouldn’t make it it had a huge impact on me, physically and mentally (I just felt like I’d had the wind taken out of me, no energy, just felt flat), but that impact has been lessened each subsequent time we have gone through the same process.
Yes that's very true. Eventually I became very business like about the whole thing and just swung into 'hospital mode'. It's a sad fact that I was mostly glad when it was all over and that's something I often think about.
I just want what’s best for him at this stage. At times, it looked really miserable for him, tortuous, but he has regained some strength now and is happy enough reading the paper, watching the telly and giving out shite about everything. "
Good! It's how the person feels about their life that really matters |
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I lost my son when he was 8 years old in a car crash. He was in intensive care for nine weeks before he passed away.
It's been 17 years now.
I was a mess for a year drinking every day after work. Untill i woke up one day and said "nothing will bring him back. I didn't take his life, so why am I punishing myself"
The way I look at life is " tomorrow could be my last day make sure i make memories with people that I love".
Since then Im full of life.
It's shit not a day goes past thinking about him but that motivates me drives me to work hard and player harder. Life is shit the good people always has shit dumped on them.
But you have two choices.
Dwell on it making you sad and resentful
Or
Gives you a reason to live and take it all on.
I empathize op i do i mean i really do.
Make memories last and they will comfort you for years to come. |
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"I lost my son when he was 8 years old in a car crash. He was in intensive care for nine weeks before he passed away.
It's been 17 years now.
I was a mess for a year drinking every day after work. Untill i woke up one day and said "nothing will bring him back. I didn't take his life, so why am I punishing myself"
The way I look at life is " tomorrow could be my last day make sure i make memories with people that I love".
Since then Im full of life.
It's shit not a day goes past thinking about him but that motivates me drives me to work hard and player harder. Life is shit the good people always has shit dumped on them.
But you have two choices.
Dwell on it making you sad and resentful
Or
Gives you a reason to live and take it all on.
I empathize op i do i mean i really do.
Make memories last and they will comfort you for years to come."
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"I lost my son when he was 8 years old in a car crash. He was in intensive care for nine weeks before he passed away.
It's been 17 years now.
I was a mess for a year drinking every day after work. Untill i woke up one day and said "nothing will bring him back. I didn't take his life, so why am I punishing myself"
The way I look at life is " tomorrow could be my last day make sure i make memories with people that I love".
Since then Im full of life.
It's shit not a day goes past thinking about him but that motivates me drives me to work hard and player harder. Life is shit the good people always has shit dumped on them.
But you have two choices.
Dwell on it making you sad and resentful
Or
Gives you a reason to live and take it all on.
I empathize op i do i mean i really do.
Make memories last and they will comfort you for years to come."
Omg this is a totally different take, and blitzing everything else.
I'm so sorry to hear this, but so pleased you've coped brilliantly with it. I couldn't even imagine what you went through. |
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Omg this is a totally different take, and blitzing everything else.
I'm so sorry to hear this, but so pleased you've coped brilliantly with it. I couldn't even imagine what you went through. "
This part will read wrong and trust me when I say I don't mean it in a asshole way.
I would rather bury my parents than bury my children.
My children should be burying me not the other way around.
I could live my life very bitter and no one would blame me.
But what good is that for me?
I think it takes someone you love to be taken from you, to then appreciate the life you live.
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Omg this is a totally different take, and blitzing everything else.
I'm so sorry to hear this, but so pleased you've coped brilliantly with it. I couldn't even imagine what you went through.
This part will read wrong and trust me when I say I don't mean it in a asshole way.
I would rather bury my parents than bury my children.
My children should be burying me not the other way around.
I could live my life very bitter and no one would blame me.
But what good is that for me?
I think it takes someone you love to be taken from you, to then appreciate the life you live.
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I think most of us think that way. |
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"One of mine is fucked! But keeps rallied which is awesome! But you know when it keeps 'getting there'. Then it's not quite getting there... And then you pull your mental health round, then they rally. And you just think... Its totally shit, but I really wanna know an outcome here?
Yes, that
I understand very well.
I had numerous calls from hospital telling me my mum wouldn't pull through, she always did...until she didn't but it took a very long time...years.
I know the toll it takes on your mental health and how you just want it to end...while not wanting it to.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this
I think you know I have and feel similar with my Dad.
He's just turned 85. He has dementia and he's getting rapidly worse but still lives alone and social services are useless. He wants to die and honestly, it would be the best thing now. I feel awful saying that but his behaviour is getting really challenging and he can't retain any information at all and has forgotten huge swathes of his life. He can't understand that there was a time in his life before I existed; he referred to me as his Mum yesterday and yet he talks incessantly about his Grandad, who died in 1947.
I had to go out 40 odd miles late last night to meet the police, got to bed at 03:00 and trying to care for him is taking an enormous toll on my MH and my physical abilities, as well as on my own little family.
We have every sympathy for you, OP
I don't mean this in a nasty way, but have you considered putting him in a nursing home?
His dementia is at a stage now where doesn't have the ability to keep him safe, I know it's not ideal (trust me I really do know) but may be the best idea in the long run x"
Oh yes. We want to place him in some kind of home but because he refuses to leave his home, despite lacking capacity, we cannot force him to go anywhere else. That's the decree of social services. We are in a battle with them at present, with no end in sight. We know exactly what we believe need to be done but are being prevented in doing this. |
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"Both mine are gone. Only advice is make the time if you can before they die."
Totally this take every chance to make memories.
My Dad's last good day was filming my old hot tub being craned over the house, just thinking that day, reminds me of him. RIP  |
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