I sometimes wonder if the additional anxiety belongs to Hubby or if it's mine.
Mine, because I'm anxious to lessen Hubby's and have thus far been unable to do.
I've sought out advice and council from the experts (Drs) and the experienced from the trenches (other caregivers)
I meet Lewy head on at times with his bullheadedness and uncooperative attitude and mine with my continuous prompting (could also be construed as nagging).
Some how I need to find a solution. I'm thinking along the lines of less nagging.
My preferred "go to" site for Lewy Body support and advice is the Yahoo spouse group
I am NOT saying that any experience or advice that other (non spousal) caregivers can offer isn't appreciated or valued. it IS! I just know that caring for a spouse is different compared to caring for a parent, grandparent, other family member or friend.
But, I'm grasping now for a place to turn to make it better for Hubby and in the end result me.
This is the question I posed to others.
"Would a social worker or counselor be of benefit?
I'm afraid of new meds and their side effects but is there something others have
found beneficial I can ask about? I worry he will be fast forwarded with meds
but what am I actually holding him back in?
Do I just let the change occur and roll with the punches?
I'm really conflicted and feel like I'm in a circular room with a revolving
floor and lots of doors. No corners to hide in and no way out but through one
that isn't locked. Yet I keep trying the locked door :( "
In one answer I was asked if the Dr knew about these changes and if meds had been introduced.
My answer is...
Seroquel is not a med that Hubby takes and yes, his Dr has been notified of his
behavior changes. This behavior is also not the result in any med changes.
Illness is also not a factor ie: Fever (always first thought), UTI...etc
Just seems to be a natural (that seems like an odd choice of word) part of the
progression.
I've prayed but honestly I'm not sure what I need to pray for.
I'm open for thoughts, feelings, suggestions, magic spells (kidding!)
I'm a firm believer that love concurs all, in this case I think it needs some backup.
I don't care for this, helpless to do anything, feeling.
Mine, because I'm anxious to lessen Hubby's and have thus far been unable to do.
I've sought out advice and council from the experts (Drs) and the experienced from the trenches (other caregivers)
I meet Lewy head on at times with his bullheadedness and uncooperative attitude and mine with my continuous prompting (could also be construed as nagging).
Some how I need to find a solution. I'm thinking along the lines of less nagging.
My preferred "go to" site for Lewy Body support and advice is the Yahoo spouse group
I am NOT saying that any experience or advice that other (non spousal) caregivers can offer isn't appreciated or valued. it IS! I just know that caring for a spouse is different compared to caring for a parent, grandparent, other family member or friend.
But, I'm grasping now for a place to turn to make it better for Hubby and in the end result me.
This is the question I posed to others.
"Would a social worker or counselor be of benefit?
I'm afraid of new meds and their side effects but is there something others have
found beneficial I can ask about? I worry he will be fast forwarded with meds
but what am I actually holding him back in?
Do I just let the change occur and roll with the punches?
I'm really conflicted and feel like I'm in a circular room with a revolving
floor and lots of doors. No corners to hide in and no way out but through one
that isn't locked. Yet I keep trying the locked door :( "
In one answer I was asked if the Dr knew about these changes and if meds had been introduced.
My answer is...
Seroquel is not a med that Hubby takes and yes, his Dr has been notified of his
behavior changes. This behavior is also not the result in any med changes.
Illness is also not a factor ie: Fever (always first thought), UTI...etc
Just seems to be a natural (that seems like an odd choice of word) part of the
progression.
I've prayed but honestly I'm not sure what I need to pray for.
I'm open for thoughts, feelings, suggestions, magic spells (kidding!)
I'm a firm believer that love concurs all, in this case I think it needs some backup.
I don't care for this, helpless to do anything, feeling.