Being stressed out dealing with my uncle

Nightshade01

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Nov 24, 2019
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Me and my mother are having to put up with being got at and shouted at all the time. My uncle keeps opening and banging shut the front door none stop. I have to take him to doctor appointments. He is completely horrible. He was horrible to me before he got dementia. I hope he won't ruin Christmas. We are planning to move out away from him soon. I am finding this unbearable. I am also trying to get on with my life. I haven't been fit for work due to nearly having a breakdown and feeling to pressurized. I have decided to go self employed as I like to do my own thing.
 

Bunpoots

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My immediate family had several work crises while we were looking after my dad with dementia and he wasn’t horrible. I’m self-employed and, although that brings its own problems, I was my own boss and I’m sure it made dealing with dad slightly easier. Good luck with your new venture..
 

Duggies-girl

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@Kate221 my dad is a sweetie, nearly 90 years old with a 10 second memory (alzheimers) and an advanced cancer but he is probably the easiest person with dementia that I have ever encountered or even heard of. I count myself lucky really. I would not care for a distant relative, no way.

Your uncle is not your responsibility. You can walk away anytime you like without guilt. He is not your mums responsibility either but I hope that she does at least inform the social services about his behaviour and that he is a vulnerable person in need of help.

I hope that you can get away from this pressure soon and can get on with your own life.
 

PJ

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Me and my mother are having to put up with being got at and shouted at all the time. My uncle keeps opening and banging shut the front door none stop. I have to take him to doctor appointments. He is completely horrible. He was horrible to me before he got dementia. I hope he won't ruin Christmas. We are planning to move out away from him soon. I am finding this unbearable. I am also trying to get on with my life. I haven't been fit for work due to nearly having a breakdown and feeling to pressurized. I have decided to go self employed as I like to do my own thing.
So sorry to read of your awful situation. I do hope for everyone’s sake you can find the support your uncle so obviously needs which will allow you & your mum to move on with your own lives knowing he’s card for. Take care.
 

Nightshade01

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Nov 24, 2019
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@Kate221 my dad is a sweetie, nearly 90 years old with a 10 second memory (alzheimers) and an advanced cancer but he is probably the easiest person with dementia that I have ever encountered or even heard of. I count myself lucky really. I would not care for a distant relative, no way.

Your uncle is not your responsibility. You can walk away anytime you like without guilt. He is not your mums responsibility either but I hope that she does at least inform the social services about his behaviour and that he is a vulnerable person in need of help.

I hope that you can get away from this pressure soon and can get on with your own life.
It is a bit difficult as I live under the same roof. I have to take him to docter's appoitmentments and I am helping my Mother out. The social services are helping me and my mother to move out soon.
 

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