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Re: obsessions
Zyprexa helped my wife. She still thinks my 20-year old lap robe is a valuable antique brought in a covered wagon by her ancestors, but her agitation is much improved.2 -
Re: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
That poem pretty much sums it up. My poor wife wants to help but she can do almost nothing independently. She will offer me a cold drink while we are watching TV but will go to the kitchen and come b…2 -
Re: It's my Birthday today and I have never been more miserable
What stage is your husband? What you’re experiencing (pounding on table, his waving his hands, and yelling) is abuse. I would keep a journal to share with his doctor (slip it to the receptionist to g…2 -
Re: I can’t !!!!
The posted descriptions of behaviors of your LO’s and your emotions mirror my own. Then I throw in guilt when I react unproductively to his behavior. I feel most days as if I am not really living—jus…4 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I know what you’re feeling. I know that socialization is good for PWD’s but every social situation puts me on edge, not knowing what DH will say or do. So I maybe tend to be more reclusive than I use…10 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I feel the same way…just want to avoid everyone and can't imagine laughing and being happy ever again. I worry about losing my vocabulary…can't read a book because DH is jealous of the time I would s…11 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Oh yes i totally relate to this. I am beginning to feel so isolated and I am fighting it but I can feel my strength running out. Everything is becoming so hard, just to get dressed and then get into …15 -
Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Out of necessity, DH is stage 6. It’s just too hard to do things with him. He won’t tolerate caregivers so it’s mostly all on me except for family helping at times. Won’t go to day care. Just going t…14 -
Re: obsessions
Agree, most of the behaviors make no sense at all. Feel very isolated and alone, only 58 and DW's physical health is amazing but at this point we really can't converse much in any meaningful way. I f…6 -
Re: Sexual Behavior in Husbands
very common unfortunately. Medications can help. Talk to his doctor and be honest with the doctor about the behavior.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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