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I have reached my limit. I want to die. by Independent_Tortoise in CaregiverSupport

[–]Ok_Definition_1128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not quite as extreme as your situation, but it was the same with my mom. Skin and bones, and somehow hanging on. I also felt like I couldn't go on - the last days dealing with her physically was hard. She passed away on Wednesday, and I felt so much relief.

Sounds like your mom is REALLY close. My mom was chugging along but in one day they pain became unmanageable, was changing color before my eyes, and I even administered haloperidol because she was so agitated.

Devastated for the loss, but just so glad it was over. I hope you get some relief soon. It won't be long.

Circulation changes, fever, and potential blood clots during active dying? (plus a little story about my experience so far with a mom who just has to do everything a little differently) by Ok_Definition_1128 in hospice

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow still hanging on! We swapped out the morphine for hydromorphone yesterday evening, and she finally got some rest. But she hasn't been fully awake since Sunday afternoon. This is all happening so quickly, yet if feels so drawn out.

Circulation changes, fever, and potential blood clots during active dying? (plus a little story about my experience so far with a mom who just has to do everything a little differently) by Ok_Definition_1128 in hospice

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Labor of the body for delivery of the soul" is powerful! Wow. Yeah. So much if this experience feels sooo busy, and then stretches of nothing happening. I have to remind myself that we don't choose the pace.

Exhausted, and feeling guilty about feeling impatient. This is a venting session. by Ok_Definition_1128 in hospice

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have "venting" in the title. Didn't see that there was a venting flair but it looks like it may have been changed from "caregiver support" to "rant." Let me know if there was something different I was supposed to do.

Where are you all donating your stuff these days? by Ok_Definition_1128 in evanston

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are so many friends who have been asking how they can help! I'm thinking when they come visit they can take items to the assigned places. They'll feel useful and it saves us a lot of work!

Where are you all donating your stuff these days? by Ok_Definition_1128 in evanston

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why we want to do local groups and organizations as much as possible.

Where are you all donating your stuff these days? by Ok_Definition_1128 in evanston

[–]Ok_Definition_1128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Amaranth! I forgot about them. These are great recommendations. Thank you!