It coud take up to a year and I don't think I'll make it that long. I try to be positive but he is so negative that he really drags me down. Very unpredictable- never know when hes going to snap. Sometimes I feel hopeul but he wipes that out quickly.Walks around the house like a caged animal.
Call his doctor and explain you are desperate, can't care for him any longer, and see if he or she can help.
Call adult protective services and explain that you feel both he and you are at risk.
If he must stay at home, see if his insurance will pay for home health aides or visiting nurses so at least you'll have some help.
If you can get him to a hospital for some reason, pateints often go from the hospital to the nursing home.
Stress can get so bad that your own health can be affected; make that clear to people -- it is just too much and your husband needs more care than you can provide.
I'm so sorry for this situation. Many of this here know how difficult and heart-breaking it is. Keep your chin up and you'll get through it. Don't be afraid to ask for help anywhere you can.
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