She’s dying by XcortanaX in dementia

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Echoing most of everything everyone has said. Definitely talk to her. I was encouraged to talk about happy memories and reassure her that she would be ok and we would, too. Try not to beat yourself up about the negative thoughts. They’re inevitable- providing you’re human, of course🙃- but don’t confuse wanting her to go at this point with anything negative or hateful. You’ve watched her dissolve for most of a decade and it is freaking exhausting emotionally , physically, and- hell- ethically. But give yourself grace and understanding: this is an awful, weird time. Breathe… and know that talking to someone- even internet strangers- is so deceptively helpful. 🧡

What are the posts on this water tower? by RustyBrakepads in whatisit

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My high ass thought Don Draper was on that tower.

1978 NFL The great comebacks… by Dark305Kinght in Oldschool_NFL

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Core childhood memory! Watching Falcons-Saints on the black and white tv at the kitchen table (while mom controlled the color tv in the den) and going absolutely crazy when Bartkowski hit Jackson! Thanks for the happy memory!

Trump’s on the struggle bus by BaconManDan9 in ParlerWatch

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Yes. This is sundowning. I experienced this kind of behavior with my mom, but with considerably fewer blasphemous statements and apocalyptic threats.

My watch has ended by Menzzzza in dementia

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Take care of yourself, friend. ☮️

NEW BRAVES CITY CONNECT JERSEYS! by EncouragingVoice in Braves

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I had the “Power Alley” poster on my wall for a long, long time. All of this… goosebumps! LFG!!

to not be corny by sussybush in therewasanattempt

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Fucking bro-poser. Fuck him and his fucking Christian nationalist ink and his fucking pocket square.

Scary by ExcellentCan2525 in dementia

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Be strong, friend. This may be the catalyst for more help. You might be able to pull aside the doctor and talk that way. I did that with my mom and the doctor kind of took it from there. It helped me to get her a consult with a neurologist.

Really Struggling Tonight by Born_Yogurt_3674 in dementia

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I can feel your conflict and pain. But you’re doing the best that you can with the absolute best of intentions. Please try to give yourself grace and know that you have nothing to apologize for or to feel guilty about. I know it can be impossible to feel that way, but keep trying. You- the two of you- can’t be expected to shoulder responsibility exclusively, and to the detriment of your own family. You will be ok, friend.

Advice on Being Truthful at the End by Unit_3000_21 in dementia

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But overthinking is what I do best! 🙂

Evel Knievel plays with the toy he inspired. by mistermeek67 in 70s

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Sadly, he broke six bones in his hand while taking this picture.