I Feel I’m loosing my mind…

@HotMess101, I know your God, personally. Yes, He does have a sense of humor. However, what I have learned about Him, firsthand, is that when I feel overwhelmed, He is already there to render aid or support. I am usually the one slow in getting the memo.

You certainly have your hands full. My mom has vascular dementia AND Alzheimers. I starting coming to this forum in Dec. 2024. The collective hours of experience & knowledge this group has is part none. Come here frequently; to read, to vent, and in time, to offer support.

First things first, make sure everyone makes you their Healthcare Surrogate & DPOA. Do not stop there! You need to make sure you file your own legal paperwork as well. Select someone to serve in those capacities for you.

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There is a saying I've heard & have now accepted. "When God is all you have, you quickly find that God is all you really need."💯

My dad died in 2011 and my only sibling died, 11 months later. Mom is currently on a new downward spiral, while I am having major exacerbation & remission of my own life threatening, genetic, disorder.💔

I pray, daily, that I will be given extra time on the clock, so I can see my mom through this awful disease, to the end. If I take my last breath one minute after mom takes hers, I would be content.🩷

I truly despise ppl who feel at liberty to intrude by expressing opinions, yet not feel at liberty to intrude and lend a helping hand. 😡

Lamentations 3:37 offers me great comfort when I feel overwhelmed. Maybe it will do the same for you.🙏🏽

Im so sorry you are going through this. I find it’s important to remind myself I have limits. You can only do so much! If your mom and your aunt are not already in a facility, then it’s time (preferably the same one and close to you). Take the time to create a folder or binder for each of them. Being organized will save you time and hopefully a bit of stress. I know this is easier said than done, but don’t give the complaints of difficult unhelpful siblings a second thought. This is often the time when the sibling relationship falls apart. My brother has done little to help, questioned everything I’ve done and just caused me so much stress. Sadly I don’t expect I will see or speak with him after mom has passed. Do whatever little things you can to make your life simpler. Hire someone to mow the lawn, have groceries delivered, pick up dinner on the way home and don’t feel guilty for not cooking. Make sure to talk with your doctor or a counselor. I absolutely hated the idea of taking anxiety medication, but I feel so much better now.