I had to take a break from DU...

[Archae]

I'm back though, but only on a limited basis.

I was going through some bad stress, my Mom is getting really bad with Alzheimers, and I had to just go off this board to lessen the stress.

I kept on Facebook with California Peggy, she is the sweetest woman I can think of here.

[Marie Marie]

1. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother.

[FM123]

2. Welcome back, even for just a little while...

I remember what it was like with my mom, my heart goes out to you. Sending you extra hugs

[Archae]

5. Many thanks.

I needed the hug.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I"m so sorry your stress levels are bad, my dear Archae...

If there's anything I can do to help you feel better, just let me know.

And thank you for your very kind words.

[Archae]

4. More than welcome, Peggy, and the others giving sympathy.

It's just so hard, to have my Mom become a totally different person.

As is, today I went to several garage sales, bought a DVD "30 Years of National Geographic Specials," and a silly purchase for 50 cents, a toy lightsaber.

I know this may sound a bit crass at first, but hear me out.
I'm hoping my Mom dies soon, so she is out of her pain (she has bad arthritis too,) and before the Alzheimers gets worse.

My Grandmother had bad dementia, before she died.
She didn't know any of us and was really paranoid, before she died.

I do not want to see Mom get like this too.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. I know that if my mom were dying with Alzheimers I would feel the same as you.

When her soul is leaving her body, she is no longer there. Death is a huge release.

I am entirely with you on this.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. I was wondering where you were.

Hang in there, hope to keep seeing you when you feel like checking in.

[GeoWilliam750]

8. Deepest sympathy

Being a caregiver to a dementia/Alzheimer victim is such a heavy load.

Wishing you strength and inner peace.

Big virtual hug.

[SunSeeker]

9. Late stage Alzheimers is such a heartbreak.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Honestly, I can't think of anything harder.

Please take care of yourself. Take lots of breaks.

[Fla Dem]

10. So sorry to hear about your Mom. I cannot even imagine how difficult that must be for you.

Take care of yourself.

[lark]

11. So sorry for this difficult time in your life.

At times like these you have to prioritize and you do what you have to do in order to manage the stress and sadness. Best wishes.