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Introductions and relief

So blessed and thankful I found this. I've been so stressed for the last few weeks as my grandmother gets worse. I've been caring for her for years, running the house, taking care of my uncle (he's special needs and I take him to and from work), and raising/homeschooling my teenager. Lately her sleep schedule has changed so much that sometimes she doesn't sleep days in a row, which means neither do I. I have a very full plate but I feel a weight lifted just finding you all and the resources I need to help our evolving situation. Thanks in advance for all your help and support.

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  • smith201
    smith201 Member Posts: 1
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    I also want to know about the obsession. Such as obsessive love? How to deal with it if anyone knows?

    https://depressionals.com/obsessive-love-disorder-old-behavior-symptoms-treatment/
  • loveskitties
    loveskitties Member Posts: 1,081
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    Has your grandmother been diagnosed?  If so, her doctor may be able to help with some meds for sleep.

    Any additional details on her age, other conditions will be helpful for those who can offer their experiences and suggestions.

  • MarissaKay
    MarissaKay Member Posts: 3
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    Thanks for the suggestions! She just turned 80. She walks with assistance and needs help with most things but nothing else. Working on getting in to her doctor but it's just been hard with the pandemic.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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