My Story

I don't want to be a carer

Written by gumleaf

I have been in a de facto relationship for eighteen years. (My partner and I were both previously married and had children - we are both divorced from previous mates).
Our relationship had not been working for several years and about a year ago I decided to end it, ie: clear up, sell the house, go our separate ways.
I can only guess that this stress caused it to become apparent to me that my partner had memory loss. His condition has deteriorated so rapidly that there has been an involvement of doctors, previous wife, sons.
Both his doctor and I suspect that depression may be a factor. BUT, having tried antidepressants (on someone who has taken maybe only the odd panadol) the effect has been only to confuse him more.
So, what to do?
I find that I am becoming a carer.
I DON'T WANT TO BE A CARER!
I don't know what else to say.