Yes, OB, I'm sure you are right.

Her health had been good until the last couple of days. The hospice nurse was by for her normal visit. When the nurse explained that her current symptoms could be part of her illness, I watched the hope drain from my mother's face. "I don't want to live like this" was her comment.

Thanks to her stroke a couple of years ago, she may not remember what the nurse said. It is hard to tell.

I can't even escape to the security of my own home. This all is just too much for me to deal with. I can feel myself being dragged under. I should be able to cope but I find it all just too much. All the meds in the world won't keep the depression away.

You are a valued friend ((( OB ))), thanks for your post.