This is a weekly blog post that I'm calling Apartment Hell Life. I've mentioned a few times some of the crazy things that have gone on in and around my apartment complex and in my neighborhood in the past 26 years that I've lived here and people keep telling me I should write a book. But instead of a book, I've decided to share the crazy things that have happened in and around my apartment complex in the last 26 years here in a weekly blog post.
The high this week was 100F/37C
The low this week was 73F/22C
I've had a couple of bad weeks and I'm emotionally exhausted so I haven't been on the lookout for the police or any happenings around here lately.
Last month my brother found out he has early onset dementia. Right afterwards his girlfriend of 7 years broke up with him. A week later he tried to commit suicide. 911 was called but he used to work at the fire department so when they and the ambulance came and he refused to go to the ER they didn't make him because they knew him and used to work with him, even though they could clearly see he took 2 bottles of his narcotics and overdosed. I'm so mad.
Then about a week later (A few days ago) he took a couple more bottles of narcotics. He gets prescription pain medications for his bad back and he took a bunch of them. He was found unconscious on the floor and 911 was called again. This time he was life flighted (helicopter) to the ER where he was given medications to counteract what he had taken. He was put on a psychiatric hold and transferred to a psychiatric hospital when he was medically discharged from the ER. He's being treated on a psychiatric ward and hopefully gets the needed help he needs.
Then about a week later (A few days ago) he took a couple more bottles of narcotics. He gets prescription pain medications for his bad back and he took a bunch of them. He was found unconscious on the floor and 911 was called again. This time he was life flighted (helicopter) to the ER where he was given medications to counteract what he had taken. He was put on a psychiatric hold and transferred to a psychiatric hospital when he was medically discharged from the ER. He's being treated on a psychiatric ward and hopefully gets the needed help he needs.
During this time my daughter was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and she's being tested and treated. The hits, they just keep coming. I'm having some medical issues of my own right now but I'm putting them on the back burner for now.
So that was my week, hopefully yours was better.
So that's it for this week's Apartment Hell Life! Be sure to come back next week for more.
I am so sorry to hear your brother is having such a terrible time. I sincerely hope that he receives the help that he needs. And your daughter is so young to have rheumatoid arthritis. And just becomes a lifelong disease. Keep being strong because they need you.
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DeleteVery sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers he's in a good hospital and gets some help. And prayers for you and your whole family. You do need a break.
ReplyDeleteI hope they keep him for a while.
DeleteMy week was definitely better. I think most people’s would be. Sorry for all of the troubles.
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DeleteSorry, to hear about your brother and I hope your daughter find some relief. Take care, hope your day is great.
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DeleteYou have certainly had a hard week with lots of difficulties. I hope that you can be some family support to both your brother and your daughter. No wonder you haven't had inclination to report on the neighbourhood activities.
ReplyDeleteit's been a rough week.
DeleteI'm very sorry to hear of your family troubles. I hope things start to improve very quickly.
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DeleteI can certainly see why you're emotionally exhausted after all of that. I'm so sorry. I hope your brother is able to get some help and that your daughter gets some relief. Sending prayers your way!
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DeleteMary I am so sorry to hear about your family's health news. Stay strong.
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DeleteI'm very sorry to hear all that. I hope things get a little better. Sad that your brother's girlfriend broke up with him after she heard about the dementia.
ReplyDeleteIt was a real sh*t move on her part for sure.
DeleteWhat a difficult week you've had. I am so sorry. My friend has Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are so many new things available since she was diagnosed 30 years ago. All the best with all this stress. Deep breaths.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad there are so many treatments available.
DeleteThis is a lot, and I am so sorry you're going through it. I'm knowing the best for you and yours.
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DeleteSo sorry Mary. I have Rheumatoid arthritis, lots of progress in the treatments.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouraging words. I'm sorry you have it too.
DeleteI’m so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope he pulls through.
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DeleteOh my gosh - I'm so sorry to hear about your week. I truly hope that your brother gets well and that things get better.
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DeleteOMG, I'm so sorry. That is an exhausting week. I understand what your brother is going through. So hard. And it's even worse to be the family member unable to do anything. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI've been there so I understand what he's going through. I hope being there helps.
DeleteI'm so sorry about all the bad medical news! I hope your brother gets the help he needs. I hope you and your daughter are on the mend, too!
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DeleteHolding you and all the people you love in my prayers, and hope things will look up soon
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DeleteDang, that too much going on. I hope many calmer weeks are ahead for you.
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DeleteOH Mary! I am so sorry for the struggles. What difficult issues to be dealing with. I hope your brother finds help and peace. I hope your daughter gets the treatment she needs. I hope you find time to take care of yourself.
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DeleteOh my, Mary - what problems for you and I'm sorry regarding your brother and hopefully he will not do anymore harm to himself. Your daughter, it's good she's having treatment for her arthritis, painful I believe. Yourself - you take care of your issues, don't let them hang around as you may regret it.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
DeleteSo sorry to hear all this sad news. Thank goodness your brother is getting the help he needs. As for your daughter, RA is very serious. I hope it was an early diagnosis. My father got it when he was in his 40's. It is no joke. Back then he was put on methotrexate. I hope she finds a good doctor. You all take care
ReplyDeleteShe's getting some help for it and they have started her on medicines.
DeleteHope better days are ahead, sometimes it is maybe better than bad things happen at once, so you can put them behind you in one swoop.
ReplyDeleteI hope the next week is better.
DeleteHope your brother improves and keeps on getting the help he needs. Prayers for you and your family, hope things improve.
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DeleteSorry to hear of all the struggles you and your family are going through. I hope your bother is able to get help.
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DeleteI’m so sorry you're going through all this. Sending you strength, comfort, and healing vibes. Hope next week brings a little peace your way.
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DeleteI am sorry to hear about all the struggles hitting at once. It always seems these things happen at once. Sounds like a rough time.
ReplyDeleteI hope your brother can get the help he needs. And that they can treat your daughter's Rheumatoid arthritis. And hopefully you can look at your own medical issues once things have settled down.
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