The shock therapy really didn't do what we had hoped that it would. It has helped increase his appetite and he is sleeping better, but no real change in his depression. I have a hard time telling when he is depressed as he hides it so well. But he'll tell his home health nurse that it is a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale. And it just floors me. Because he doesn't seem that down. He's not crying as much as he was, but he's still saying he is that down. And then when I asked him about why I can't see it, he accused me of saying he was lying. What! Anyways, I have a hard time with that.
He is now seeing a home health nurse to monitor his blood pressure, his moods and his weight. He will be seeing an occupational therapist, a speech therapist and a social worker for the next couple of months. So, hopefully, he'll start to benefit from these people. They all have been really nice and caring people, and very thorough. So I feel comfortable for Teresa, Pam, Choya and I don't know who the speech pathologist will be to be here working with my Sweetieface.
As for me, I still stress out about money. My hours being cut back didn't help, but I feel more hopeful about things. Joanie got my medicine back started and is checking into Medicaid and Choya said there maybe a couple of programs that will help financially, so things are looking up. And I'm placing it ALL in God's hands and leaving it there. God has sustained us so far and will continue to love us and bless us.
(((hugs)))
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