Hi,
So my dad became unwell about 6 weeks ago and I managed to see him before tier 2 was introduced in their area and whereas he wasn't at his worst back then, he'd aged so much, not just physically, but mentally and that was only a couple of weeks into his illness. It was quite heartbreaking. He suddenly looked "old" and frail. He is 70. He is on strong medication for anxiety and depression and I am certain he has had/is having, a complete breakdown. Very emotional, shakey, doesn't want to get out of bed, little appetite, fearful, with a constant sense of impending doom. Although the meds are helping a bit I think.
He has always had a darkness in him. Lots of self loathing, regret, negative energy etc and I think this was inevitable at some point and with everything going on, it's not surprising it's happened now.
My mum has decided she will "fix him" and just isn't looking after herself. She has been rushed to A&E with sky high blood pressure and recently had an ambulance out. She is one of those " Oh I'm fine, don't worry about me darling" mums. I am worried. Very worried, about both of them.
My dad is desperate to see us. He keeps talking about us and crying apparently. I think he's terrified he won't see us again.
We are tier 1, but obviously that makes no difference if they are tier 2.
I just don't know what to do. I feel utterly helpless and incredibly sad. I'm worried my dad will never be the same again.
Does anyone have any advice? Could this be seen as a support bubble? I wouldn't have thought so given they have each other.
Thanks for reading.