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Of course. This is a common thing among the sick or disabled. Why bother, tomorrow will just be the same and in the end I'm going to die anyway. Why bother, no one sees me, no one visits. I hurt, it is too much work. I don't have time left in my life to do anything. All these are wrong but you can't change them. You also can't get a person in this stage to try anything new. It has to be their idea.
So what did your mom like to do before this, and I hope it wasn't just to watch TV.
Don't try to reason but agree. When I was in the hospital I would suggest something stupid so they would leave me alone.
Instead of arguing with me they would set it up and I'd be committed. Nurses are used to this and much better at it than us. They are trained to deal with this. And they smile a lot because it is distracting. I'd find something to do just to get away from them.
So why not load your mom in the car and drive her wherever even to the point of her directions even if it annoys you. You may not get her hair done but you will get out. Of course this will put a strain on you that may last days but is probably worth it.
Davit.
PS This doesn't always work. I learned over the last few months that trying to get some one out of the house when they don't want to go is pretty tough. Don't give up though.
