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Totally alone


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Well the doctors found a heart block now and I need a heart cath to find out how much it's blocked and what needs to be done. I asked the only person available to take me for the cath and she refused. So, tomorrow I will call the cardiologist and cancel it. I can hardly drive myself home from the hospital after that kind of invasive procedure. Or, if I have to have open heart surgery, what then? Take the bus? Yah, ok.

 

My doctor told me she doesn't think I'll ever return to work. After thinking about that and knowing people go back to work after strokes, heart attacks, etc. I figured out that she thinks I'm going to die.

 

All the tests the neurologist ordered are finally done. Now I wait to find out if I need brain surgery. Same dilemma....who will care for me? NO ONE!

 

How did I get here? How did I make someone who is suppose to love me,hate me so much that she'd rather see me dead then to be there for me in my time of need? I guess it's my fault that she feels the way she does about me. Deep down I know it's partly due to her own mental illness but, that doesn't ease the pain in my heart. Maybe someday she'll feel differently...I only hope it's not too late if that ever happens.

 

I was doing so well. I quit smoking, I was eating better and losing weight. I was determined to get well, to prove my doctor wrong and get back to work, to get my life back together. Now, I don't care anymore. The fight is gone. The will to live is gone. I can't do this alone. I don't even want to try anymore. Being sick sucks but, being sick and totally alone is the worst. The stress and worry is killing me. The sadness overwhelms me.

 

For now I live alone, cry alone, and I'll die alone. My only prayer now is that God takes me soon. I'm not sure how much longer I can live with this heartache.

 

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Pam,

 

Call your local Red Cross and see if they can help you with transportation. Also call your hospital's social worker and see if she/he might offer you a solution. Your situation can't be totally unique.

 

Jean

 

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pam,

 

i am sorry that you are alone. you may not be as alone as you think though. sometimes people come out of the woodwork to help when you least expect it, as in my case.

 

even so, there are people here who care if you live or die. i am one of them. pm me sometime if you like. i'll be glad to listen. many times when there are people all around me, i still feel alone, it's a heavy burden and you do not have to suffer alone.

 

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Lonliness is something we all face,even when there are people around.

When I first had my stroke i had to go to 7 different Drs. and follow up with them as well. My spouse works full time and so do the few friends I could rely on.

The local community centre arranged for transportation a few times for me at a low cost,2 dollars return trip home,when i was in need.

It seeems there are no volunteers for stroke pts. to take to appoints.

The community centre that uasually helps out seniors made the acception to allow me transportation. Some have service available

for disabled as well as seniors. They all seem to pass the buck when we

are in need.

Hope y are just having a bad day today.

Tomorrow has to be better.

Take Care

Lorraine

 

 

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