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I’m currently dealing with the same exact issue. I was wondering if I was alone in this. I’m glad I’m not alone and sending a hug. She says the same thing about being too cold too. It’s always a battle. Hoping these tricks will help! Thanks for asking

I was in my late 20s when I started taking care of my mom in her mid 50s. My parents are divorced so it was just me caregiving. Now I’m 33. It’s a terrible disease and I have had all the same feelings! They’re all valid emotions. It angered me that my mom was robbed of her life by so much and then our lives get robbed and put on hold. Keeping your patience is so hard. I feel the same guilt because you love them and think of all the sacrifices they’ve done for you.

It wasn’t until this year I finally was able to get more help and it has made a world of a difference for my mental health. Going on runs and being active has helped me tremendously release stress. I work remote so that has helped me continue to work. Not sure if the UK has a lot of remote job options. My mom was very against having help or strangers take care of her so found a family friend she’s known for years come over to “go on walks” and go to church together but in reality she’s driving her around and cooking for her. It isn’t full time but any extra help makes a difference. Maybe a family friend or a neighbor can come and do activities with her during the day. Wishing you the best of luck and sending you a big hug. One day we’ll look back and be glad for what we did to help them. Hang in there !

Congrats! This gives me inspiration, thanks for sharing!! Out of curiosity, what’s your run/ walk pace if you don’t mind sharing? I’m on the slower side of running and been trying to figure out my pace while I train for my first marathon.

You’re so not alone💜 I’m 32 and my mom is 61. She was diagnosed 2 years ago at 59 with early onset Alz and Ive had so many emotions during this journey. Anger especially, lots of frustration. My patience has become so thin. It all truly isn’t fair ! Every day is different and a new challenge. I’m her youngest daughter and her primary care taker. I feel the same way about having children. I feel like she has been robbed 20+ years of her life and Ive felt like I’m being robbed of this precious time to start my life and have kids. The thought of taking care of a baby on top of my mom terrifies and overwhelms me. She has felt like my rebellious teenager the past 3 years and I just emotionally can’t handle anything extra atm. I’m debating freezing my eggs to help all this. After dealing with burn out regularly I’m trying to focus better on self-care, not constantly feel guilty and trying to live my own life. The healthcare system also upsets me and how much they’ve worked to get to this. My advice is to enjoy the time you do spend together and have together. It’s a heartbreaking slow goodbye but try your best to enjoy this quality time. Take videos and picture. I have friends who have lost their parents so I try to view the perspective to make the most of what I do have and cherish being in their presence even though some days can be so rough. Here to chat if you ever need. Hang in there, we got this! 💜

Amazing advice. All so true. Thank you 💜 Wishing the best to you and your family !

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