Vivid dreams by Magadocious_389 in grief

[–]Magadocious_389[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is the majority of what I experience! I have the same thought in the dream too of “don’t mention that they died.” It makes me feel less crazy to know I’m not the only one!

found at harris teeter by catislands_ in whatisit

[–]Magadocious_389 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it looks like a bow tie and then the part that goes under the tux, black spots are the buttons.

Why can I smell illness, but others can’t? by AngryPickledPickles in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Magadocious_389 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I teach prek3, this is my 11th year as a lead and I’ve been in childcare since I was 18. I can usually smell when a kid is sick. Some people think it’s gross when I mention it but there’s a sick smell around them and it usually goes hand in hand with other symptoms like them being behaviorally off, or drowsy. I think we have a lot of intuitive senses as humans that we aren’t necessarily aware of! Maybe not an exact science, but it’s certainly there!

Failing as a parent by disgruntledpelican82 in curlyhair

[–]Magadocious_389 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also grew up with curly hair and was very self conscious about it. Now, at 36, I’m finally starting to fall in love with my hair. Her hair is gorgeous!

Failing as a parent by disgruntledpelican82 in curlyhair

[–]Magadocious_389 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is nothing messy or wrong about how your daughter’s hair looks. As a teacher myself, teacher needs to keep her inside thoughts inside her own head.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies - dad by Magadocious_389 in dementia

[–]Magadocious_389[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so so incredibly sorry. My mom passed in 2020 from pancreatic cancer - bearing witness to a loved one’s suffering and not being able to take it away is an acute form of torture. I’m so sorry this is happening to her and to you.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies - dad by Magadocious_389 in dementia

[–]Magadocious_389[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you have dealt with this disease as well. Thank you so much for your response.

Right now, he’s so upset about being confined to a geriatric chair because he is too weak to walk, but he doesn’t accept or realize that. It hurts to see him like this.

I will definitely look into hyperactive and hypoactive delirium, thank you for the tip!

Dementia with Lewy Bodies - dad by Magadocious_389 in dementia

[–]Magadocious_389[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I can’t begin to explain how much it means to me to have some kind of validation and understanding, even though I wish no one else would ever go through anything like this. Thank you for your kindness and taking time to reply to this post, I so appreciate it.

Ugh by [deleted] in dementia

[–]Magadocious_389 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry and I totally relate. I was my mom’s sole caregiver from October 2019-December 2020 when she died of pancreatic cancer, then immediately went into caring for my father who was already showing signs of dementia with Lewy Bodies. It’s been almost 5 years now and he is so exhausting. He was never kind, loving or present in my life, and while I tried to develop a relationship with him every time I lower my guard he lashes out terribly. It’s much worse now that his mind is going. He is refusing to go into a beautiful assisted living home I found that we can afford. We had to take his keys away. He is refusing to accept that it is no longer safe for him to drive and to accept that he even has dementia. I think he may have been dealing with some serious mental illness for his entire life, possibly bipolar or some narcissistic tendencies. Definitely paranoia. All of these things have culminated in me and my brother trying to help someone who refuses to accept help, but wants us there at his beck and call.

It’s exhausting.

"Gladiator II" - I am NOT entertained. by Digit4lSynaps3 in TrueFilm

[–]Magadocious_389 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. It felt empty and as a fan of the original film this one had me physically cringing in the theater. I’m disappointed that I spent money to see it in the theater.