Some rough patches lately. Mom's mood has been hard to handle, but after a rather public display, Mom has been trying to be more cooperative. Her stress level is through the roof with her mother's drama. Her mother had surgery on a broken leg and is having problems cooperating with her medical treatment. She calls constantly, even in the middle of the night, and does not allow Mom to sleep. Mom is often so tired that the alarm for her meds does not wake her, even though it is so loud that it can be heard in my bedroom with both of our doors closed. Mom isn't getting adequate rest, and when I wake her for her meds (or when the alarm actually does wake her), she doesn't feel it has been long enough for more meds, assumes the alarm is broken, and refuses to take her medication. She has skipped one of her three daily doses four days in a row. Between lack of sleep and inconsistent medication, especially the medication that keeps her head clear, she is going through a rough patch. I try to calm her and keep things in perspective for her. She has valid fears. She requires more hugs than usual lately. She needs friends to talk to, so anyone who would like to comfort her, please call. Her next doctor's appointment is next week. He will likely tell her to stop eating so many oranges - her binging is up to about 6 oranges a day, which is a lot of acid for someone with GERD. At least it's fruit, but variety would be better for her health. She is trying Special K protein drinks to see how often she can have them without being sick of them. Prayers welcome.
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