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Mental Health Support

OldBaldy1701E

(6,869 posts) Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:04 AM Nov 11

I had a real chest pain yesterday, not just a twinge. [View all]

I am now conflicted. I want this to end. But, I am worried about my husband. More and more, he seems to be mentally slipping. I don't know what this would do to him. I still stand by the fact that he would be better off without the albatross hanging on his neck. I do know that my life is over and has been for some time. I am just a zombie.

He deserves better than a zombie for a mate. Especially one that can barely even be a zombie.

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I had a real chest pain yesterday, not just a twinge. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 OP

Take care of yourself, and don't judge yourself harshly. We are all suffering. Walleye Nov 11 #1

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #5

The trauma of losing you would accelerate your husband's cognitive issues. femmedem Nov 11 #2

I have tried in the past. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #6

For a time I got really good at ignoring medical debt. hunter Nov 11 #11

Funny... OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #16

I'm blessed with family and friends. hunter Nov 11 #17

Trust me.. he will not be "better off" without you mountain grammy Nov 11 #3

I feel the jury is still out on that. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #7

Just please, take care of yourself.. all the best to you. mountain grammy Nov 11 #10

Coming from someone like me XanaDUer2 Nov 11 #4

I know that this is also part of my main issue. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #8

I'm having another terrible day XanaDUer2 Nov 11 #9

I'd be frustrated knowing I couldn't fix anything if I was gone. hunter Nov 11 #12

I paid 32k to fix my jaw TMJ XanaDUer2 Nov 11 #13

If you can't pay it, don't. hunter Nov 11 #14

So did I. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #15