Hi All
I wanted to say I have jumped the gun,got my hopes up and have come back down to earth again with a miserable bump.
I posted on May 20 to say thanks for the birthday greetings and to say how fantastic Mom was now and I did not feel it was right to post when lots of people (regulars and new ones) seemed to be having a bad time
Mom diagnosed with vascular dementia in April, terrible psychotic episodes occured with her convinced Dad and imposter which ended up with her being violent and attacking Dad's neck with knife and cutting him. She then put on an increasing dose of amisupride, an ant-psychotic and the change was astounding.Mom was back, pleasant,calm but main thing the "other" husband had gone.
Took her out yesterday and warning bells started going off, she said other people were trying to move into the house again, by the evening the "other" man had his tea with them and today the distress and anger to Dad is back. We are not back to square one but pretty close. I could cry.
Dad has again asked me not to "tell" the Doctor or CPN that visits. I am posting to say you were all so helpful when I had this dilemma before I have taken strength from it again and just spoke to nurse. I am to take a urine sample in first to rule out infection and if things no better Thursday an increase in medication seems likely.
I just popped back on to update, just saw parents, Mom has thrown,tea and water over Dad and hit him with a can. I have taken the urine sample and waited, result clear. The worst thing is Mom just took her wedding ring off and gave it to me. After 59 years she is "not married anymore" How sad I feel,I am telling myself I will wear it for safe keeping for now, not permanantly.
The twists are turns and unpredictability of this condition is overwhelming. The man from DWP has just rang and asked can I be appointee and speak for Mom. Not really sure what it meams but he called today and saw all the things himself. Apparently Mom asked him to call the police to get Dad ("other man") out.To sum today up another challenge and a stinking headache has developed. Thanks for "listening"
I have two questions to anyone who may have some answers or just their own thoughts;
1/ Has anyones relatives been on anti-psychotics (in particular) and did it just get to a stage when despite increasing doses it wore off?
2/ Moms sis-in-law died on Sunday eve and I am wondering if emotional things can set off a relapse?
Thanks in advance to anyone that replies and best wishes for a decent day to everone affected by this condition.
K xx
I wanted to say I have jumped the gun,got my hopes up and have come back down to earth again with a miserable bump.
I posted on May 20 to say thanks for the birthday greetings and to say how fantastic Mom was now and I did not feel it was right to post when lots of people (regulars and new ones) seemed to be having a bad time
Mom diagnosed with vascular dementia in April, terrible psychotic episodes occured with her convinced Dad and imposter which ended up with her being violent and attacking Dad's neck with knife and cutting him. She then put on an increasing dose of amisupride, an ant-psychotic and the change was astounding.Mom was back, pleasant,calm but main thing the "other" husband had gone.
Took her out yesterday and warning bells started going off, she said other people were trying to move into the house again, by the evening the "other" man had his tea with them and today the distress and anger to Dad is back. We are not back to square one but pretty close. I could cry.
Dad has again asked me not to "tell" the Doctor or CPN that visits. I am posting to say you were all so helpful when I had this dilemma before I have taken strength from it again and just spoke to nurse. I am to take a urine sample in first to rule out infection and if things no better Thursday an increase in medication seems likely.
I just popped back on to update, just saw parents, Mom has thrown,tea and water over Dad and hit him with a can. I have taken the urine sample and waited, result clear. The worst thing is Mom just took her wedding ring off and gave it to me. After 59 years she is "not married anymore" How sad I feel,I am telling myself I will wear it for safe keeping for now, not permanantly.
The twists are turns and unpredictability of this condition is overwhelming. The man from DWP has just rang and asked can I be appointee and speak for Mom. Not really sure what it meams but he called today and saw all the things himself. Apparently Mom asked him to call the police to get Dad ("other man") out.To sum today up another challenge and a stinking headache has developed. Thanks for "listening"
I have two questions to anyone who may have some answers or just their own thoughts;
1/ Has anyones relatives been on anti-psychotics (in particular) and did it just get to a stage when despite increasing doses it wore off?
2/ Moms sis-in-law died on Sunday eve and I am wondering if emotional things can set off a relapse?
Thanks in advance to anyone that replies and best wishes for a decent day to everone affected by this condition.
K xx
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