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Scrivener7

(54,045 posts)
3. I am so sorry. Only advice I have is that you can't do it all yourself.
Wed Aug 14, 2024, 05:26 AM
Aug 2024

Find a way to get moments away and use any respite care that is available. Your health, mental and physical, is crucial for the well being of yourself, of course, but also for his continued good care. It may feel selfish to carve out time for yourself as this progresses, but it benefits him as much as you.

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Embarking on this terrible journey [View all] Randomthought Aug 2024 OP
Good luck, I hope you can stay strong in the face of all this. You obviously care. Walleye Aug 2024 #1
Thanks Randomthought Aug 2024 #2
I am so sorry. Only advice I have is that you can't do it all yourself. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #3
It's hard Randomthought Aug 2024 #4
That's excellent. Hang in there. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #5
Do you trust the neurologist's and/or technician's diagnostics? Will your dear husband accept them? Backseat Driver Aug 2024 #6
Neurologist Randomthought Aug 2024 #7
I am so sorry Lulu KC Aug 2024 #8
How are you doing? XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #9
Better Randomthought Aug 2024 #10
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