Been awhile..

But I need encouragement. I still have anxiety, found by Hashimotos and now Lyme, which the doc said probably set off the Hashimotos. Ive been doing good, an occasional Xanax does the trick. But this past week my mom had a stroke. Shes home now, nothing physically wrong, but she has memory issues. Mainly short term. I can see it bothering her. Asking the same things over and over. Trying to piece the puzzle together. Really bothers me, for one knowing these small strokes can set off a big one and lose her. Two, its nothing I can do about it.

I know now that shes on medication, her chance of having another stroke diminishes greatly, but its of no comfort. Im trying to take my mind off it today by cleaning, but that sucks because im in pain from the Lyme. Just wish there was more I could do to help her. Today, the best I can do is let her rest. Ill check in tomorrow with her. Thanks for letting me rant a bit and get it off my chest. Tough stuff this life is, aint it?

Hi T.,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's health scare, and your subsequent anxiety...of course this is a trigger!

I am sending thoughts of encouragement, strength, healing and calm for you both now!

She will be alright with her doctor's and your fine care!

Keep us updated, and post as needed, okay?

S.C.

Certainly.:)

One minor stroke is something that many people recovery very successfully from!

With regular medical checks, medication and lifestyle adjustments...

...you can expect your mom to have many more.happy and healthy years!

I know how difficult it is to worry though! We just celebrated my mom's 80th birthday. I was born late to her...and so I've always had older parents than my peers...but I can't believe she is an octogenarian now..and I worry...

We can support each other in this caring for our parents, yes? :)

S.C.