Gaby that's a good post on medication timing, etc. I prefer to be up early. I am actually sleeping 7-8 hours now after much less for a few months straight. The earlier I take meds, the more I allow myself to sleep and can still be up early (but early is 6am, not 330-400am!!!) I haven't done good with that the last couple nights and try it tonight. Thanks for bringing it up.

I'm sorry about your mother's health, and you're new role in that is a big transition much be frightening to tackle. Can be a wonderful gift to you both when taking on a caretaker role, but it's so important that you maintain your health during the transition and adjustment.

How long till this happens? Probably is on your mind a lot, if you can, sit aside time everyday (and only during that time) to think about, plan, talk to doc about med times (day and night), dosages, etc, your concerns, fears, plus also things you feel confident about going well or things you know will help keep things going well, what are your current strengths, what are your current challenges, just start having awareness of behavioral things that can help keep you well, and quickly get you back on track when needed.

It's a lot to handle. You can do it though, be strong, the time you spend together will probably be a wonderful experience. And ultimately help you take better care of you too in the process, and that is the beauty of care-giving. Keep reaching out.