Posted by maryhelen on December 9, 2006, at 22:15:02
In reply to Re: Worried about my mother (long)....., posted by Honore on December 9, 2006, at 19:24:43
Hi Honore:
Thank you so much for taking the time to post about my mother.
I do not believe that my mother would feel less safe or stable. She has her 9 children making sure she does not spend too much time alone, and a lot of good friends in her apartment building who check in with her regularily. She feels guilty when people are visiting as she is so used to entertaining, but all she can do right now is lie on the couch. Of course it doesn't matter to anyone but my mother. I am the master of guilt so I really do understand.
She doesn't seem to be able to talk about her feelings, never has. You have a problem in life you simply deal with it.... and she has had many problems in her life. I guess if she hadn't gotten so much better and was back to most of her 'normal' activities, it would be easier to undersand. You hit it right when you say that she is not used to feeling ill or dependent, and she cerainly would not know how to handle any issue as she would just feel like a burden or that she should not complain because others are so worse off than she.
I am sorry to show my ignorance but was are PDR pages. I wonder how a doctor decides what med to put us all on. I was also prescribed Cipralex but soon after was hospialized. I guess a lot of it has to be trial and error. I am glad that she has the geriatric doctor to go to. I know my Mom is nearly 90 but it breaks my heart to see her sad and depressed.
I thank you all very much for your responses. It means a great deal to me. Thank you all of your kindness.
maryhelen
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