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What keeps me up at night

Strength4Me483
Strength4Me483

What keeps me up at night. My mom has heart problems and im constanly worried. At times she gets weak and her legs will give out, I cant tell you how many times ive gone down with her.I just worry that one day she wont be here anymore.

briggy1
briggy1
Worrying won't help you or your mom. Make sure she is getting the proper medical care and taking her meds. She needs you to stay well for her.
enfieldguy
enfieldguy
Telling someone not to worry about someone never works. Of course you're going to worry about your mom, that's natural.!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Take a moment to keep hydrated, use gentle motion to move, and breathe. help your mom to do this as well. We can not change our parent's health, all we can do is help them the best we can with what we have right now.
LoriCroit
LoriCroit
I can understand your concerns. My mother is 90 years old and as she has gotten older is more prone to falls . I used to worry a lot about her, but then I decided to pray and ask God to intervene and through His guidance and direction I turned her care over to Him. Of course, I still do a fair amount of worrying, but it's much better now since I started praying. It's a huge relief to know that He is in control, not me or mom. Our mother's will not be here forever, but there can be peace in knowing that she will be well cared for.

My mom has a walker/roller that helps her get around. Since my mom got hers, she's much more stable and independent. And, there's a lot to be said about keeping hydrated too. We buy bottled water just to be sure that my mom drinks enough water to maintain a healthier lifestyle. (the only reason we buy the bottles is because it's easier for her to know how much she is consuming). She is supposed to drink more than 4 - 8 ounce bottles a day, which is a minimum. It makes quite a difference.

I do wish you and your mom well, and you can get some relief from your worries. Just knowing that you are doing everything you can to make it easier for her will be a blessing to you. I will be praying for you both!
Strength4Me483
Strength4Me483
thank you all for your replies. xoxo
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