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Old 05-24-2008, 05:33 PM   #1
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Crying....

Hello friends...
My grandmother I believe is in end stages dementia. Being cared for by my uncle at home. It seems right now she just cries uncontrollably......all day and all night. My uncle is having such a difficult time right now, and this "crying" is just about to put him over the edge. I think I may have asked this before, and someone may have said that it was a way of expressing their helplessness and their only way of communicating, much like a baby. That made so much sense to me. My question is, is this common? Is there anything we can do to try and stop this? She needs a break from it, and so does my uncle.
Any thoughts would be so appreciated.

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Re: Crying....

Dear ******,

I wish I knew - did anyone try an antidepressant? You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Re: Crying....

Sadly it is very common.

 
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Re: Crying....

When my DH was first diagnosed he was on an antidepressant along with Aricept & Namenda and he still had periods of crying but they were brief. I really don't know if an antidepressant at this point would help but I would check with her doctor. My DH was pacing at the end with high anxiety and there were meds to help relax him so he could be calm and peaceful. This might be something to look into for your Grandmother.

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Re: Crying....

******...I'm just so sorry your family is having this challenge.

I remember my own mother doing short crying spells...the antidepressant did seem to help. That period only lasted a month or so.

Are you absolutely sure she is not in some kind of pain? Bless you, bless you for being the shoulder your uncle so desperately needs........Pam

 
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