kinda XP...Thoughts and Prayers..PLEASE

barbbhoww

I never ever ever do this, but I need to.

My grandma is developing schizophrenia.  When she is home, she thinks that the neighbors are spying on her and talking about her.  She thinks they have cameras in the walls and are watching/taking pictures of her.  She hears voices that they are going to come "kill her". 

We went out to dinner last weekend and she is just..loosing it.

She is 86 and has had a very long, wonderful life but it is just SO hard to see her go through this.  She is going to have to go into assisted living and my grandpa will go in with her. 

Besides a family pet, I have never lost anyone close to me.  So prayers for me to stay strong and prayers for a little sanity for my grandmother.  (and preferably, my mother!)

Sigh.

 

Marick

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers!  

Could it be Alzheimer's Disease?  Illogical paranoia is often one of the first noticeable signs of AD; this is how my grandmother began when she was 86.  This may be worth looking into because there are some therapies for AD patients that can alleviate this symptom (Exelon patch).  Sorry, this is kind of my field :P  GL with the move, hope it is a smooth one!

stellelinds25

Many, many thoughts and prayers to you! We went through this exact same thing with my grandpa and it got pretty bad. He even called 911 once b/c he was convinced the woman who lived in the apt above him was being attacked. He didn't want to go to my parents house b/c "they" would follow him and know where my parents lived. He also ended up going into an assisted living facility, but it didn't really help much. He was never really "diagnosed" with anything. They told us it was Sundowner's Syndrome...basically old people alone at night with many thoughts running through their minds. We also thing it was onset of Alzheimer's. He ended up passing away 2 years ago (for something totally unrealated). It was VERY stressful for us and my mom especially, it's so hard to see your parent/grandparent like that.

Sorry that got so long.....but if you need someone to talk to, please let me know! I've been there and I know how hard it is!

Laurms15

I'm so sorry. Sending you tons of vibes and prayers. My grandfather had alzheimers and I know how hard it was for my grandma and mom.

waltzingmatilda13

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. 

I can't imagine what you are going through, but I have known other people having to deal with the same things. Just continue to focus on the positive when you are with her and know that we are all here for you when times get tough. 

festivegal2008

Oh my.  I'm so sorry.  Definitely sending T&P to you and your family.  I know it can be hard when a loved one becomes elderly and their mind begins to deteriorate.  I hope you can all get through this!!!  xoxoxo

barbbhoww

Thank you girls, SO much.  It is so difficult seeing the strong, sweet loving grandma go through this.

ericcaah

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how difficult it is to see someone you love and care for go through something as awful as this. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way!

RachieK10

Barb I'm so sorry. In my opinion, this is one of the hardest things to watch loved ones go through. Lots of hugs and love to you and your family

muchlove1016

Many thoughts and prayers are headed your way! My grandma is almost 94 and is dealing with this and has for years. The doctors put her on some med that helped control how often she heard the voices. She still hears them from time to time. One thing that the doctors had to check was if any of her other meds were causing this (too much of one thing can cause serious side effects like this). The doctors also told us to spend as much time with her as possible. She needs to have her mind active all day and that helps with some of the things. Good luck to you and your family dealing with this.

rands09

I will definitely have your family in my thoughts and prayers...I can't imagine how hard this must be, but it is a very real fear of mine to have to deal with this one day. It is so sad to me that for some of our loved ones, the reward of living a long, full, rich life is losing their memory, sanity and sense of well being.

danies08

Barb, I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. It is unspeakably hard. My grandmother basically began losing it about 10 years ago, but I haven't seen her since the day I graduated high school 8 years ago this May because she is convinced all of our family is completely horrible, evil people, and will have nothing to do with us, and she has a husband (her 4th) that will not help her get better or let us see her either. It is like she is gone, but she isn't. Jeff's grandpa also is getting very confused at times. Just know we are here whenever you need to vent. I do like the suggestions of seeing if there is a treatment of AD that may help her!

jenif

ohmygod...huge hugs to you barb! may your family learn the utmost amount of patience and sincerity in this difficult time and your grandma find...literally...peace of mind. many prayers being lifted upwards for you!