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father issues.
okay hear is how it goes my father broke him back and his neck when i was younger. he also has sleep app. just this week he has fallen asleep in the kitchen 3 times and hit the floor. he hardly sleeps.. today he was just walking around house like a zombie would walk a few feet then start bending over falling asleep. i told him over and over again to please go lay down and he wouldnt. i dont know what to do. i know hes on meds. my mom divorced him and he and i moved to missouri. where we have no family. he doesnt have many friends. im pregnant and getting married on the 15th. i have been stressed out and this just doesnt help. any ideas? oh yeah and my fiance and i moved back in with my father to save some money.
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I don't agree with the previous advice you received. You should call his doctor immediately and relate what you just told us. Have the physician see him for themselves. Enlist their help in finding your father an affordable caregiver trained to know how to handle his condition.
You're pregnant and just not qualified or able to handle it. None of this is his or your fault. It's part of a medical issue seriously out of control. He's headed for a crisis and by throwing your arms up and getting trained people to help you're doing all you can.
The man isn't out to be a burden to you but may find you moving in a burden on him. At any rate the only way to help him and yourself is to tell his doctor everything and get assistance. If he can't walk around normally without having an accident something isn't right with how his condition is being treated.
I don't for a second think he's addicted to anything. He may not be taking them when he should or at all or even as prescribed. The doctor needs to evaluate him further and hear the important info you know about what's happening because they aren't there.
It's unfortunate this came around your wedding but medical issues never seem to wait for anyone. It's best to see to your father's health now or pay a price later. He's in rough shape and even with this condition shouldn't be having this constantly happen split second.
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Your father has not been a good role model or for that matter a good father. he should have exhausted all efforts to find out what was wrong or at least get well enough to function and not become a burden to his daughter. You and your husband to be have to work as hard as you can to move out. If your dad is in pain all the time from his injuries, then he could be addicted to the pain meds. Well I know it is hard but people live in pain every day, and still manage to function. I see a tragedy coming. You can protect him from himself. It is time to get your own life and try not to repeat what he has done, and be a better parent. There is a hard road ahead of you, and you can't be takin' care of him and your baby and your husband and yourself. Your dad has to find his lowest point himself, then climb out on his own. It will mean more.
That is my adivce. But I do wish you and your new family all the best in the world.
- Michele
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