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Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Today she was taken from home to palliative care.

This afternoon I went to hospital to see my friend and we have been friends since 89.

I just want to help her as much as I can and it makes me sad to see the changes in her and the progression of her illness.

I just hope and pray for a miracle for her and that she makes it through Christmas & new year.

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hi @Shaz51

Doing ok. Bad night. Really just down on myself for letting sh*t get to me so much. Know that's really challenging for me but trying really hard to be more positive today. Still really drained and tired but trying to push through it so I'm not up all night again.

How's your day been?

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hello @Zoe7@Shaz51@Heart@Former-Member@Appleblossom

Thinking of you all with warmth 🌹Hoping all went well at your appt @Former-Member 💕

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hello @Zoe7 xx

sending you tender hugs

yes when you have a bad night , it is hard to be postive the next day

hope you have a good sleep tonight @Zoe7 xx

Hello @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @Appleblossom

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Thanks @Former-Member for your kind words & well wishes

My appointment went okay yesterday, my speciaist has moved to a new facility on the coast. She has given me a referral for a sleep study and hopefully get that done soon.

Merry Christmas to you and your family too and I hope next is all you hope it will be and more.

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hi @Shaz51

I am ok but still feeling a bit down.

I've had two lumps on the side of my neck since last Sunday, I went to Drs today and he thinks I have an infection some where but he can't find it. I just went to afterhours clinic so I might get it checked again during the week.

Hope your appointment went well too

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hi @Heart

Thanks so much for your message

I am feeling a bit down atm

I was able to have a talk with her, and she wants me to think about TMS or going into hospital for respite.

As the hospital is new, my health fund is not covered there and I might look at changing health funds but not sure because I did travel interstate and my current insurance covers this.

I also want to have a look at other clinics too- there is one that focuses on exercise and I thought that might be good for me.

I am struggling to know what to do for the best.

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hi everyone

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

@Former-Member

Good to see you back. Was worried about how you were going. That sucks about your specialist! Please get your kneck checked out properly during the week - as soon as you can - the sooner you get a definitive answer the sooner your mind will be eased.

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

Hi @Zoe7

Thanks so much for your message

How did you go yesterday with your appointments? - I hope you found them helpful and got some relief from seeing them.

I think its probably nothing wrong with my neck but I am little worried that I have two lumps on my neck, I am hoping its nothing serious.

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Re: Supporting a friend with terminal illness

@Zoe7 I will most likely get it checked out on Tuesday- thanks for your concern

How are you from yesterday?

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