Dad dying and horrible thoughts

My Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 3 months ago. It's terminal.

I haven't had time to think of my own thoughts and feelings because I have to be strong for the rest of my family and make surentheyre okay. However, I feel quilting for some of the thoughts/feelings I am having...

My Dad is tired and has some things going on physically but he's not ill at the moment...that is yet to come.

He's capable of living but it's like he's given up. We don't know how long he's got, it could be a week, it could be 4 years but he can't live the rest of his days sinking in the thoughts of death.

It's easy for me to say, I know, but I'm the only one he speaks to. I'm the only one ANYONE speaks to. I'm trying to help, listen, be there, be strong but I'm breaking. I don't know how long I can remain positive for him and it's tough.

I've suggested he talks to a Macmillan nurse to help but he refuses. He'll only talk to me. He's also said he wants to die at home not in a hospice but he wants ME to be the one to find him when it happens. 

Of course I'll do anything that makes him happy but I'm struggling as nothing does.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thank you

  • Hi there ...

    Who cares for the carer ... bless ya ... what will happen if you brake .. you can't take on the weight of the world, even though you want to .. you need to reach out ... I looked on Marie Currie site .. they help anyone effected by terminal cancer ... they will have advice and be able to help you both as that's what they are there for .. maybe they could come round and talk your dad.. 

    You must tell him, you have to do this because as much as you love him, your not strong enough to take it all on your self .. l think your trying so hard to be superwoman,  when in truth your just human ... so please try them before you brake .. every body needs someone to hold their hand too , esp when everyone is looking to you .. they can also give time when your dad will need more care ..

    It's a long old road .. so get help now ... to help you walk that journey holding your dads hand as carrying him will be too hard on your own ... sending you a vertual hug .. Chrissie xx

  • Thank you for your kind words [@Chriss]‍ it really does mean a lot. I will definitely seek help from Marie currie or Macmillan. So many people have said how amazing they are and every little helps, right?

    Xxx

  • Hi ...

    I'm always here most days ... any time you want a chat, I'm only too happy ... let me know how you go ... gentle honesty with your dad ... and you'll get there ... 

    I'm the strong one in my family ... but found in reaching out for everyone to do a little .. it worked ... my sister's in late stage dementure and all of us are holding each other up ... 

    Marie Currie is best for terminal help ... McMillan are good to help with support and they listen and that helps in talking to someone ... I used them when I felt a little lost and scared .. so good luck ... 

    Chrissie x