Yesterday we went on a short shopping trip to Target. We spent an hour browsing the store. She wanted some of those slipper socks, the ones with non-skid soles, to wear around the house. We also bought a 5-pack of v-neck t-shirts for her to wear under the vest. We slit them about halfway down the back so 
she can step into them like a dress. The back of the vest hides the slit.
After an hour, she was really run down. She has no stamina at the moment and she is stronger now than at any time since the accident! We have a ways to go but she'll get there.
We did have an interesting experience in the store, besides all the staring. A man walked up to her and announced that he knew exactly how she felt and what she was going through. When he said that, I immediately started looking at his forehead. There were the telltale scars only a halo wearer would have. He gave her some words of encouragement.
We also ran into one of her friends that had some good ideas on how to get some sleep. She suggested asking about using fentanyl patches since she seems to build a resistance to the drugs and her sleep is severely interrupted at 3-hour intervals. She also suggested asking for some Ambien to help her get some restful sleep. We have to do something as the wear and tear of lack of sleep are tearing her down.
Last night was a bad night after we returned home. She's worried she is a burden on me and that everyone has abandoned her. I fear she is slipping into depression and I need to get her help. In the end, this could be more devastating than the physical injuries she's sustained.
The plus side of her being tired after such a short time out in the store is that she slept much better last night. She slept from midnight to 6 o'clock! On top of that, her neck still hurts but not as much. Maybe we've finally turned the corner at 20 days. Only 70 to go.
she can step into them like a dress. The back of the vest hides the slit.After an hour, she was really run down. She has no stamina at the moment and she is stronger now than at any time since the accident! We have a ways to go but she'll get there.
We did have an interesting experience in the store, besides all the staring. A man walked up to her and announced that he knew exactly how she felt and what she was going through. When he said that, I immediately started looking at his forehead. There were the telltale scars only a halo wearer would have. He gave her some words of encouragement.
We also ran into one of her friends that had some good ideas on how to get some sleep. She suggested asking about using fentanyl patches since she seems to build a resistance to the drugs and her sleep is severely interrupted at 3-hour intervals. She also suggested asking for some Ambien to help her get some restful sleep. We have to do something as the wear and tear of lack of sleep are tearing her down.
Last night was a bad night after we returned home. She's worried she is a burden on me and that everyone has abandoned her. I fear she is slipping into depression and I need to get her help. In the end, this could be more devastating than the physical injuries she's sustained.
The plus side of her being tired after such a short time out in the store is that she slept much better last night. She slept from midnight to 6 o'clock! On top of that, her neck still hurts but not as much. Maybe we've finally turned the corner at 20 days. Only 70 to go.
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