Hi Folks,
Dad has been in an assessment hospital for 6 weeks after being sectioned. He has got mixed dementia.
Over the last week he has become very depressed. He has mentioned taking his own life and visiting is becoming a nightmare. He seems to have more lucid moments this week and he is constantly mentioning my mom. He thinks she doesn't love him any more and he has told her not to visit.
When I visit with Mom he was very cold towards her and mentioned that she should find another husband. Obviously Mom became upset which Dad picked up on and then he seemed to come round and held her hand. He said he just wanted to come home and misses her. It was heart breaking to leave him.
It seems to get worse visiting him, I know its a terrible thing to say but it was easier visiting when he was confused and even when he was on the edge of loosing his temper which he has done on a number of occasions.
I can handle the aggression but seeing Dad so emotional is so upsetting. Obviously we will be there for each other as a family but this is very hard for all of us. Cannot stop thinking how scared Dad must be?
Just needed to get this of my chest
Dad has been in an assessment hospital for 6 weeks after being sectioned. He has got mixed dementia.
Over the last week he has become very depressed. He has mentioned taking his own life and visiting is becoming a nightmare. He seems to have more lucid moments this week and he is constantly mentioning my mom. He thinks she doesn't love him any more and he has told her not to visit.
When I visit with Mom he was very cold towards her and mentioned that she should find another husband. Obviously Mom became upset which Dad picked up on and then he seemed to come round and held her hand. He said he just wanted to come home and misses her. It was heart breaking to leave him.
It seems to get worse visiting him, I know its a terrible thing to say but it was easier visiting when he was confused and even when he was on the edge of loosing his temper which he has done on a number of occasions.
I can handle the aggression but seeing Dad so emotional is so upsetting. Obviously we will be there for each other as a family but this is very hard for all of us. Cannot stop thinking how scared Dad must be?
Just needed to get this of my chest