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Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Struggling atm. Just want to chat, distract my mind. Mum has depression, recently discharged from mental health clinic. I can see she's not well but she internalises. We are usually so close but she just wants to be on her own, doesn't want to engage in much conversation. Perhaps I'm feeling sorry for myself as I miss our relationship. I can see that my depression and anxiety is increasing, which is making it harder to cope. Feeling alone tonight.

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@Bella1978. Yay I don't need to type out peoples names. Yay!!!

So if the things your mum wants at the shops are not necessary - eg 6 of everything - don't do it.

Go in and visit her and take a pkt of biscuits. This might have to be your first stand against her.

Won't be easy but with practice you will get good at it.

Try not to worry tonight about tomorrows meeting. What will happen will happen. It's all ready been decided. Try and get a good sleep so you're refreshed for tomorrow.

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@utopia@Bella1978 ❤❤

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Hello @outlander

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

Haha @utopia ... it's cool not having to type in the name all the time! And u can attach pics too! Very cool.

Am feeling nervous about tomorrow. I think they may say it is onset of dementia which is scaring me. I can only wait until tomorrow and see what happens. Im sitting on my bed colouring in. Relaxes me ☺ xx

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@Bella1978

Unfortunately Dementia isn't rare in people who have MI. Dementia is even classed as a MI.

But lets just wait and see what they say. It might not be as bad as you're expecting.

If during the meeting you are unsure of anything - ask them to explain. If the news triggers anxiety - let the staff know so they can help you.

I have my fingers crossed that the news will be gentle.

Sending hugs. ♥♥♥

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@utopia

U awake luv??

I can't sleep. Brain won't switch off ... plus I've drunk heaps of pepsi max so I'm probably high on caffeine lol!

Xx

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@utopia

Ur probably sleeping. I hope ur having sweet dreams!

🤗😘❤

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@utopia

Getting sleepy. Hopefully I'll sleep now 😊

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

You poor thing @Bella1978. Not like you to be awake at that hour.

Are you up and ready for the day?

All the best for today.

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Re: Battling MI whilst caring for someone with MI

@Bella1978, thinking of you lots and sending you hugs my friend , hope you are ok

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