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Hi @rav3n

It is only this one nurse that says things like that. Sort of answers the question before you even reply. The other nurses that do ECT are really nice and are genuinely interested in what you have to say. The nurses are the same one's all the time which makes me feel a little more comfortable around them too.

I guess with any job, there are good ones and not so good ones.

Hubby is home with me tonight so I'll be ok, prob just go to bed.

The forms were about if mum had any assets or super to her name (which she doesn't). They need to know all this info before she can go into the nursing home. I really feel for those people that have no one to help them. Luckily I had Hubby helping me and together we could work it out.

So many forms.

You have had a huge day @Snowie and going to bed early seems like a good idea.

Lots of love my friend 💜💜💜

Hi @Snowie,

Just checking in to see how you are feeling. 💕

Hi @AuntGlow

Thanks for thinking of me.

I am going ok, just trying to work out everything before mum goes into care on Wednesday. So many complicated forms, so much to take in.

Trying to help her pack too.

I have my psych Wednesday morning too. There's so much to tell, I don't think an hour is long enough.

Of course! @Snowie

I can imagine it would be a lot with everything else you have to manage at the moment... how are you feeling about her going into care?

I get that feeling. It's okay to focus on what is most present and trust that the appointment will be exactly what it needs to be. Maybe you and your psych can work out an intention for the session? 💛

I'm not sure how I feel @AuntGlow about mum going into care. It will be less pressure on me.

I am hoping it is a good thing for her. Hoping that she makes some good friends. They do lots of activities there too which I think she will like.

I'm not touching her rooms here for the moment. I have told her if she doesn't like it then she can come back. Just hoping that she gives it a good go.

My psych is normally good at focusing on the most present issues. I guess I just have to trust her.

Today's been painful

Mixed emotions, second thoughts, getting angry and that's just mum!!

Thank goodness for psych tomorrow.

Looking forward to Saturday, off for a mini break.

Hey @Snowie,

I can hear that things are hard for you today, I am sure you're processing a lot of big feelings (and understandably so).

Is there anything you want to talk about specifically?

I really hope that her going into care will be good for you too - having other people there to support her will alleviate a lot of stress on you.

It's absolutely a good time to see your psych. I hope it allows you a space to really feel and be heard. ❤️

Well today has been a huge day. Totally exhausted. Will be an early night tonight. Just got home and not planning to move from the couch until bed time.

Started out this morning with my psych. Session went ok. We worked through a few things that couldn't wait. Didn't get through the list but that was ok.

Did talk about ECT and she's thinking the same as my pdoc. For now, wants me to continue with it. Overall she does think I'm more stable with it.

Quickly came home and took mum to Aged Care Place. Spent time getting her settled in, unpacking and going through all of the paperwork. The lady that organises all the activities and outings came in so went through lots of things with them, trying to get mum involved in lots there so she keeps busy (which she will like). Everything done for today so eventually got home.

Body feels ok but brain is so tired. Got a list of things to do tomorrow, but at least I can do them on my own.

Hi @Snowie my friend, your day has been absolutely huge. Well done you for getting through it all.

Im sure it will take some getting used to your mum not being in your home. Hopefully she settles in well and joins in with all the activities. Meanwhile Hulu can concentrate on your mh and get well.

Lots of love 🩵💜🩵