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07 Feb 2018 03:12 PM
07 Feb 2018 03:12 PM
Can I ever so gently remind you that we sometimes put unnecessary pressure on ourselves.--- that is very very true @Former-Member for all of us
hugs @Jacques
08 Feb 2018 09:59 AM
08 Feb 2018 09:59 AM
Hi @Shaz51 @Former-Member,
yesterday was a tough day, but i mannaged to keep her safe, i bought her some flowers last night so i hope they help her thoughts, she seems ok today, so i am happy.
thank you for the reminders @Shaz51 @Former-Member sometimes it is eas yto forget to care for myself
hugs to both of you
Jacques
08 Feb 2018 12:54 PM
08 Feb 2018 12:54 PM
09 Feb 2018 11:46 AM
09 Feb 2018 11:46 AM
hi @Former-Member, yes everyone at the mhu was going oo and aaah over the flowers, she felt so special and i am so happy i could bring her a little joy.
sorry i didn't reply yesterday, i was so tired i slept, im not much better today, so i might just rest today too.
i hope you are going well. thank you for thinking about me and my partner.
Jacques
09 Feb 2018 02:38 PM
09 Feb 2018 02:38 PM
09 Feb 2018 03:06 PM
09 Feb 2018 03:06 PM
Wow I must be developing Alzheimers because I cannot figure out how to start a new conversation on this forum. Can anyone help.
My wife is seriously ill and deteriorating with Type 2 diabetes and the docotors want to see her urgently, she is adamant she will not see them because she thinks that they are all lay people who are not real doctors . Her main gripe is that everyone she sees gives her a new diagnosis and different medication and consequently she has lost faith in them. And thinks that she is better off not seeing anyone or taking any medication.
How would you as Carers deal with a situation like this?
09 Feb 2018 08:09 PM
09 Feb 2018 08:09 PM
hi @Zorro, that is a tricky one, i have an aunt with Pschzophrenia and thinks doctors have a conspiracy against her, all you can do is offer her support, and keep encouraging her, and seek help from doctors to get her the care she needs. unfortunately you can't force someone to go to the doctors, i just hope she ghets the care she needs in time, Diabeties is a very dangerous disease if not treated correctly.
sorry i am not giving you a good answer. but you can get support here anytime 🙂
Jacques
10 Feb 2018 09:45 AM
10 Feb 2018 09:45 AM
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14 Feb 2018 11:03 AM
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