Do any of your caregivers take medication (anti-depressants) to help you be a caregiver?

I tried to restart an antidepressant that I had previously been on when I was caregiving. It made me tired, so I tried taking it at night and I kept forgetting because I take my regular meds in the morning. So I can't give you an honest assessment as to whether it would have helped.

What I can say, is caring for my my mom to the point of emotional and almost physical collapse should have stopped months ago. Everyone warned me and told me to take care of myself but I just kept pushing through. Now I am paying the price.

Sounds like you are overwhelmed and need help. Unfortunately it may be time to consider placing him in a facility. If you think medication will help the stress talk to someone about it but really it is just masking the issue at hand which is you are overwhelmed and need help.

I would say take time for yourself. You need assistance. You need to get someone in there to help you. Call visiting angels, or a friend. Personally, medication is the last thing to depend on. You need help don't be ashamed to ask! Blessings