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OldBaldy1701E

(7,896 posts)
Tue May 20, 2025, 06:32 AM Tuesday

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Fannie Lou Farmer said this and I use it to express my position often.

The 'sick and tired' is winning, however, and I am losing the will to fight it any more. I need help, and no one seems willing to help me. I am having difficulty stay abreast of what is going on medically as well as everything else. I cannot locate any services that can help me. I am having trouble doing things. My husband is also having issues and I cannot help him either.

The demise of people like myself is all part of the current plan. Anyone who is not out there making someone else richer is not worth one moment of consideration. The suffering is part of the plan. They don't want to give anyone anything, even a bit of hope.

I want it all to end. Why won't it end?

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I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E Tuesday OP
I see and hear you. Hope22 Tuesday #1
Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #4
I hope you can find some help. lark Tuesday #2
Thanks. I have been trying to find something. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #5
Department of Aging 2MuchNoise Tuesday #3
No need to apologize. I miss home so much. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #6
I'm sorry to hear this, OldBaldy1701E. MIButterfly Wednesday #7
Thank you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #8

Hope22

(3,979 posts)
1. I see and hear you.
Tue May 20, 2025, 06:48 AM
Tuesday

I’m sending you love and more love. We are witnesses and they can’t kill us all. All we can do is the best that we can. May a helper come your way to provide you with relief. 💗💗💗🙏🏼

lark

(25,037 posts)
2. I hope you can find some help.
Tue May 20, 2025, 10:05 AM
Tuesday


Make calls, look up information and hopefully you can find some respite. I find that taking action, even when things don't get resolved right away, is theraputic.

2MuchNoise

(125 posts)
3. Department of Aging
Tue May 20, 2025, 12:01 PM
Tuesday

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Mailing Address
2101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 2101
Telephone: 919-855-3400

I don't know if they offer any services that will help you.
This is the only thing I can come up with.

Sorry, I read Outer Banks in your profile and thought you were in North Carolina.

Minnesota Dept. of Human Services
General aging-related resources

For updates, information and resources for older adults, their families and caregivers, call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433. You can also find community resources at MinnesotaHelp.info.

OldBaldy1701E

(7,896 posts)
6. No need to apologize. I miss home so much.
Tue May 20, 2025, 03:26 PM
Tuesday

The thought that I would be in even worse straits due to the rethug majority in my home state is what makes me even more sad that I can never live there again.

I have tried those Minnesota ones, but I will try them again I guess. I am literally at my wits end on how I am going to make it through the next three weeks.

The move is coming and for the first time I have to refrain from doing much or I might hurt myself... badly... I am not used to this at all. I am usually the one doing the work of three people.

This sucks.

MIButterfly

(403 posts)
7. I'm sorry to hear this, OldBaldy1701E.
Wed May 21, 2025, 09:46 PM
Wednesday

I wish I had the right words to make you feel better or some advice where you can go for help.

I will keep a good thought for you and send you all my best wishes that things turn around for you sooner rather than later.

Remember, there are a lot of good people here that you can turn to at any time. You matter to us!

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