how do you handle the nights....still sleeping in the same room? picking at the covers, going to the bathroom 4,5,6,7 timmes a night(and I know this is 1000 better than the alternative but for GODS SAKe how do you get any sleep...changing clothes at 4:00, sheets off the bed while I'm still sleeping !! pillow cases off..moving furniture, shaving..(.the eyebrows and chest hair are all vulnerable....) is locking them in another room an option? tried child-gard door-knobs..doesn't slow him down...I really think lack of sleep for us both is making a bad situation unbearable........
janeie, maybe this is the time to consider placement. As hard as that might be, you would still be able to care for him, but after a good nights sleep. No one can give good care when sleep deprived. Your husband could be taken care of and kept safe at night and you could be there in the morning, refreshed and ready to spend the day with him, Think about it. You'll be in my prayers tonight. Susan
Hi Janeie My huband was doing the same things at night. Toothbrushing, shaving, water running, putting things in the toaster or microwave, taking medication. He was hospitalized in April and transistioned to a nh from there. I know how tough it is but I feel so much better now. He is well cared for phyiscally and even mentally. The staff dosen't get impatient or overtired the way we do. I visit him everyday and enjoy the time we spend together. I'm lonley at home but I was lonley when he was here. I'm one of the lucky ones because John ajusted quickly to his hew home. I was down to 97 pounds and sleep deprived like you. It's such a personal decision but I wanted you to know it can be a blessing. Good luck. cs
janeie--have you spoken to the doctor about this? Could medication be used to regulate the wake/sleep cycle? I would consider this before placement--if you've already gone the medication route and it hasn't worked, then I agreee that placement should be considered. Even if you slept in another room, sounds like he's roaming the house and you still wouldn't be able to get the rest you need.
i agree with Marilyn, there are medications that will relieve this continuing obsessive compulsive behaviour at nightime-not only are you losing sleep but he is not getting any rest -its detrimental to both of you. check with his dr asap. divvi
janeie, if you haven't tried sleeping pills please do. My husband was also up several times in the night, having breakfast at 3, taking his morning meds, etc. He has been taking 6mg of melatonin and zopiclone 7.5 mg. He sleeps through most nights though he tells me he never sleeps. His covers are the same as when I tuck him in so I know he is sleeping well. We have been in separate rooms for several years now and I did not always hear him when he got up which was a great worry. Now I get a good sleep too and can handle the day much better.