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Re: Anxiety attacks
I was put on a med for anxiety and found it very helpful over the last year. I placed my DW into memory care 4 months ago and it was rough for me. I found the med, meditation and exercise very helpfu…3 -
Re: Needing support from my online "friends" who walk a similar journey.
Ty Both so very much. I really needed the support today. I am usually so very strong and I really don't think more testing would serve any meaningful purpose. I am trying to capitalize on what I can …2 -
Should we travel?
My DH has been diagnosed with MCI although I suspect that he is further along in the process. He has always been close to his sister who lives several states away; and her husband passed away recentl…4 -
Not sure
hello everyone. I’m new here. I thought I would try this site before giving up. I joined another site a few years ago when my husband, the love of my life first showed signs of cognitive decline. The…11 -
Re: How Long
Long time listener, first time responder. (Just kidding, I’ve been here for almost 10 years but haven’t participated in about 2 years). Diagnosis of MCI was 1/15, and next week marks 10 years since A…3 -
Re: Anxiety attacks
I know how you feel. I have the same irrational thoughts, and I have had anxiety attacks in the past. All I can suggest is take your meds and self-soothe with deep breathing exercises. I have taken a…5 -
Re: Anxiety attacks
Take the meds. The part of your mind that says to tough it out is not your friend. You have enough on your plate without fighting your own mind. Please take care of yourself. Don't borrow trouble fro…3 -
Re: Anxiety attacks
we know how you feel. My wise Mom used to say “don’t cross bridges until you come to them” he may adjust and not want to come home. If he does, you will learn from this group how to handle it with hi…3 -
Re: Brussel Sprouts
Funny you should post this today. Yesterday, as I was preparing dinner DH asked for a snack. I sat him down with some chips and guacamole and he asked if there was any other dip. I gave him the conta…2 -
Re: Help help help
I cannot express how much your words of wisdom and pep talks are helping. It is giving me the strength, fortitude and knowledge to get through this phase!2
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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