Intentionally vague use of “emergency situation” to encourage people to share. If you handle emergency situations as a profession, what’s a particularly interesting one.
Intentionally vague use of “emergency situation” to encourage people to share. If you handle emergency situations as a profession, what’s a particularly interesting one.
I worked in a group home for several years. Those seizures are no joke. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with that. I had a girl with drop seizures. I got really good at reading when she was about to seize. Several times I saw it across the room and darted catching her before she did any damage. My coworkers were always shocked.
I remember one time when she came to she was signing to me (she was deaf) any my clothes were different. We had matching shirts that day and she LOVED it. I didn’t have the heart to tell her it’s because she peed on me as I saved her from taking a face plant into the edge of the counter. I still miss her. She was awesome.
Yeah I don’t know exactly why but seizures often result in uncontrollable pee.
He was so much better a few years ago. He was on only 2 medications twice a day. The pharmacy was out of one of his medicine and we ran out. I gave him his other hoping it was enough. He got to school but didn’t even get into the classroom before seizing. The school called 911 and he was taken to hospital (yes school was aware of his conditions). Since then we have been fighting to get back to that state but his muscle control is decreasing and his seizures are more common. Not looking for medical advice, as I said he has like 7 doctors and gets good medical care. I’m just venting.
I can’t say I fully understand but, I have a glimpse of understanding. I’m so sorry man that sucks so hard. All you want is to see him happy and healthy. I’m hoping the best for you and him. You guys deserve some good things.
I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be putting this negativity on you. We’ll figure out a life. Go live yours.
Man, if you don’t open up and talk about this shit, it will consume you. At 22 I had to put my mother in a nursing home due to severe brain damage. That shit almost ate me alive. I could talk about the day to day but, I couldn’t talk about my feelings.
That shit made life dark. If you don’t have a support network, find some online groups. It’s hard to do what you’re doing. It’s hard to get up every day knowing what the day is going to bring and worrying if it’s going to get worse. Holding it all in makes it harder!
Now, I’m not saying go out and trauma dump on every employee at your local grocery store lol. Consent is key. Friends, family, a support group, a therapist, find someone to talk to. You shouldn’t and you really can’t do it alone. Not in a healthy way anyways.
For the record, I’m consenting to this conversation and you’re not bothering me. I can put my phone down at any point. If no one has told you lately, you’re a great parent and I’m proud of you. Please, take care of yourself too.
I understand, my own father died when I was 13. It almost ate me too.
I’m not a great parent, I do care for him and I make sure he has food, medicine, milk(he loves milk but omg is lactose free milk expensive). I drink too much, smoke too much, generally a waste of person. He has a roof, his own bedroom and his own TV for entertainment.
Honestly, you sound overwhelmed and depressed. And who wouldn’t be in your situation. All the more reason to find support. You may not think it but, you deserve it.
I’ve been going through severe depression for a while now. I recognize it but cant get out.
It’s hard man. I’ve been there several times. It’s hard to want to get out too. If you have the ability, please reach out to someone. Getting on some meds and seeing a therapist can be really beneficial. I know all your energy goes to caring for your son so I know that feels impossible. But you deserve care and support too. Even if you don’t feel like you deserve it right now.
Your feelings are valid no matter what they may be. But those feelings might not be telling you an accurate story. Being overwhelmed, burnt out, angry, depressed etc are all valid to your situation. But feeling worthless and not worth improving are not an accurate story.