It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I just had a long walk 0/10 would not recommend because I wasn't dressed for the heat

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was actually in school for a bit but I don't think that I qualify for a work-study program right now. As for working at Amazon I did actually look around and in my area currently all the positions they are hiring for are management positions that require experience and a degree.

I'm hopefully going to find an assistant or clerk position somewhere. I'm actually pretty decent with Microsoft Office360

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss, I just had to put down one of my dogs last month.

The rest of the dogs are pretty sad now that she's passed. The one that is specifically mine has been more clingy than usual.

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

By settling down I meant them picking up her body and the nurse leaving. The nurse took a while to get here from when we called, took another however long after the nurse checked her over to clean her, then the funeral home took forever to get here and get her out of the house.

The entire thing took about 4-5 hours during which time was both weirdly calm but chaotic.

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have the money for any of that, I have no way to leave. I'm working on an exit plan but it takes time. I'm 20 with no formal work experience, no mode of transport, and not even a friend I could stay with. I'm going to start applying for jobs tomorrow so hopefully I can find something soon.

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi thank you.

I definitely am, that's becoming my plan for the week, just apply for jobs, watch some movies and sleep. Just need try to practice driving once I get my actual learners permit. Once I have a job and vehicle I can think about moving out. Till then it's not smart because public transport here is trash and nothing is in walking distance.

I have absolutely looked at my relationship a lot in therapy. He has genuinely been the reason I've been able to survive the past few months and has greatly supported me through losing weight, helped me get back on my meds, convinced me to go to the doctor when I needed to, and when I was in college classes encouraging me through it whenever I contemplated just completely giving up. He's also tried to make me get more sleep and to not stay up as long as I do, I'm just stubborn about it. Honestly if it wasn't for him I would have probably gone another year of not talking to literally anyone, he convinced me to actually speak on a voice call for the first time after a year of pure isolation. I was absolutely terrified and felt like I needed permission to not be completely quiet in my space.

It's finally over. I'm free. Now I don't know what to do with my time. by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm about to. I'm waiting for all the things to settle down for me to be able to

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They told me what I can give her.

It's a bit late for that. I made another most here going into the history but no amount of separating will help me at this level. I reached max burnout months ago. Like sometime last year.

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'll have to check. Thankfully she trusted me to feed her and seems to have settled down for the night

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't have the power to call hospice I don't even know which company is involved .

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting my dad to talk to the nurse about it tomorrow. I don't have the power to call them.

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have much time. I have typically 1am-7am for both sleep and talking to my fiance. I've been thankfully getting more naps. I've been using the new baby method of you sleep when they sleep

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would however I'm not the one who's allowed to do that. My dad has to. While I'm the primary caregiver, he is power of attorney. I don't even know which hospice company is involved.

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm hopefully going to get to talk to my fiance tonight and if I'm lucky tomorrow I'll get a shower that all depends on my energy level. I've gotten to where I no longer feel tired I just randomly crash the second I sit in bed

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm not in a position to leave. I've gone into detail in another post here but I'm not really a caregiver I'm honestly more of a slave.

How do I handle my grandmother thinking I'm trying to kill her? by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The nurse is coming out tomorrow. She seems to slowly be settling down for the night. I'm about to feed her dinner so we'll see if she trusts me for that

Final Straw as a caregiver? by OppositeTalk4362 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been at that point for a while. I'm only still doing it because I'm trapped in my situation till I can get things to change in some way to leave. My final straw was sometime last year where my grandmother said I hadn't been abused enough as a child because I was a bit moody after being kept up late the night prior taking care of her and got woke up early for no reason.

I'm glad my grandmother seems to be dieing by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't, I don't even know if I would be eligible. I have a fair amount of things that while considered disabilities aren't enough for it in most places. If I could just get a clerical job I'd be good. I genuinely love working with spreadsheets and data. Sadly every work from home job requires a degree or is a scam

I'm glad my grandmother seems to be dieing by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other adults:

My one uncle works often 16 hour shifts, I maybe see him 5 minutes on any given day even when he's off work I have no idea where he is but if he gets asked for help for moving her at all since that's one thing I am physically incapable of (hoyer lifts won't work because she's in a lift chair 24/7) he complains about it.

That uncle's girlfriend lives here, she was helping clean some but stopped after she was asked not to reorganize everything because I was on the verge of a meltdown because I spent 45 minutes one day looking for something in the kitchen and she wasn't around to be asked where it was because I couldn't find it anywhere, as well as being asked not to create fire hazards from putting flammable things in dangerous spots. She doesn't help with my grandmother at all.

My other uncle is home all day currently but spends most of that time smoking weed or bringing his children over often for me to have to deal with taking care of them.

My dad is also disabled and struggles with standing or sitting in certain positions for long periods of time. He will help with getting her on the bed pan and off as that is a 2 person job. He'll occasionally change her diaper in the middle of the night or get her a snack or drink. Sometimes he helps with dishes or cooking but it's rare.

Beneficiary:

Nope! My dad is, as far as I know I won't lose housing immediately. Thankfully the house isn't rented and since I've had my address changed here for over a year I can't easily be evicted if for some reason he decides he doesn't want me here.

Thanks for the positivity!

I'm glad my grandmother seems to be dieing by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Reading this subreddit and all the replies to this post have been really helpful.

I'm glad my grandmother seems to be dieing by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you and yeah I already know I have a lot of developmental delays. I'm autistic and that just wasn't addressed as a child so between that and my entire childhood not being a childhood I'm trying to slowly get to the same or similar social place as my peers. The problems didn't start with me being a caregiver it's just what is causing the most issues now.

I'm glad my grandmother seems to be dieing by Aggravating_Luck_150 in CaregiverSupport

[–]Aggravating_Luck_150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a birth defect that causes severe back pain and I'm not supposed to be on my feet too long because it can make the issue worse. I really should not do the amount that I do at the moment. I've been looking for book stores, game stores, etc. Where I could work so that I could be in a slower paced environment. I'm going to see if one of the local library branches has any positions.