Special and many thanks to you all for posting on this thread. (And even those who left hugs in support, I do love those too). Things are better, my mom is doing better, weak, but holding on strong. The appointment is made, so now is just the waiting game and helping my mom make it to next week, and honestly helping her day by day.
I spend most of the afternoon sitting with her and keeping her company, talking about current events and just life in general and distracting her mind from what she is feeling. It pains me, because she can't eat much, when she does, she has an "attack" like the gas in her stomach just bubbles making her very weak. It is also affecting her mood, and her mind, and has been an absolute nightmare for her, knowing how much of an athlete she was at one time...
But all your support is unbelievably appreciated, I mean PsychCentral and the people who come here, is such a Godsend to me I can't even tell you.
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Originally Posted by escapeartist
I'm sorry you're struggling, you've certainly got a lot going on. Keep being persistent with the phone call.
(((((LadyShadow)))))
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Yeah, I mean I don't like using bipolar as an excuse as to why I can't handle stressful situations, but it IS a factor as to why I fall to pieces sometimes, and I can't ignore it. Oh, I persisted with the phone call, time and time again, and I finally made it through. Thank you so much for the hugs and support!!
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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Just checking in on you before I retire for the night.
I am glad you've had a relatively good day and things are looking up.
You and your mom have been on my mind today.
I hope you each/both have a restful night.
Love and Prayers,
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Awwww WildCoyote, you are the best!! Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. It really warms my heart to know you are always there for me when I make threads or post, I appreicate it more than you know.
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Originally Posted by key tones
Good job fighting! You are such a good daughter. I’m so sorry you’re having such a hard time  |
Aw, thank you keytones!! For so long, I had turned my back on my family, (my mom, my dad, and my sister), and as I got older and lost complete control of my life, and fell into despair, my mom was there for me the WHOLE time, and devoted herself to help me get through the hardest of times. I feel it is my DUTY to pay her back, for all she has done for me, and I honestly feel that more people should look after their elders these days. (I know sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and they NEED 24/7 care, so I am not including those). But the hardest part is over, today was a good day, and I am looking forward to many more. ((((keytones))))
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Originally Posted by Raindropvampire
I'm so sorry for what you went/are going through. I will say a prayer for you and your mom and hope she gets some real answers and help at her appointment. |
Aw, Rain! You always seem to find me even though you just come out at night!!! You have been supportive of me for years, and don't think I don't notice and appreciate all you do. Thank you for checking in and offer your prayers and support, I hope she gets help at her appointment too.
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Originally Posted by Hopingtrying
 It is so good that you are there for your mom. Just remember to take time to care for yourself as well. She may be around for many more years and the better you take care of yourself--the better it will be for both of you. You and your mom are in my prayers too! |
You are so right HopingTrying!!! I know I need to take good care of myself or else I will be of no use to anyone, my mom included. I do practice rituals of self-care, and with the medication change, I seem to be more focused and in control, even though I did lose it yesterday. I do hope my mom will be around for years and years, I mean she's only 58. I am so mad that she wanted to just give up like that. But I am holding on strong, keeping things together, and doing the best I can. Thank you so much for praying for me, I appreciate it very much. Truly.