@bowlingbun - Mum is under 50, she got complex needs, mentally and physically but she relies on me for everything. Doesn't get out unless its for a hospital appointment. I've tried to do the recording on my phone but like the other day she just smashes my phone across the wall so no use. All I do is just take pics of my injuries, more for my own reference than anything else.
@karma - Health professionals are aware of the situation but since mum is refusing carers, not much they can do. GP has made a request for district nurses to pop by on a weekly basis but no one has showed up as yet. Also been waiting over 6 mths now for a carers assessment. Keep being told someone will call me but hasn't happened.
In terms of provisions etc we've pretty much got those things in place (minus the odd equipment here and there) but things like benefits, wheelchair etc have been taken care of. It's just the split personality that is unpredictable which takes a toll on me because one minute we can be in a good mood, acting like a happy family and the next she gets in a huff and lashes out on me out of nowhere and then says her health conditions are all my fault or says some really horrible things that just bring back all my suicidal thoughts.
Today's been ok though. I just hope it lasts. I'm finding it really hard to keep myself together as a carer but also trying to reconnect with myself and reignite the passion i had for my career goals, my volunteering, all the things i used to do before mum's health deteriorated.
Anyone got any tips?
I'm also looking to get some first aid training, or training on how to be an effective carer if anyone knows of anything in London do let me know!
@karma - Health professionals are aware of the situation but since mum is refusing carers, not much they can do. GP has made a request for district nurses to pop by on a weekly basis but no one has showed up as yet. Also been waiting over 6 mths now for a carers assessment. Keep being told someone will call me but hasn't happened.
In terms of provisions etc we've pretty much got those things in place (minus the odd equipment here and there) but things like benefits, wheelchair etc have been taken care of. It's just the split personality that is unpredictable which takes a toll on me because one minute we can be in a good mood, acting like a happy family and the next she gets in a huff and lashes out on me out of nowhere and then says her health conditions are all my fault or says some really horrible things that just bring back all my suicidal thoughts.
Today's been ok though. I just hope it lasts. I'm finding it really hard to keep myself together as a carer but also trying to reconnect with myself and reignite the passion i had for my career goals, my volunteering, all the things i used to do before mum's health deteriorated.
Anyone got any tips?
I'm also looking to get some first aid training, or training on how to be an effective carer if anyone knows of anything in London do let me know!