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    Seemed to have found myself a quiet time.

    ghphotog
    ghphotog Member Posts: 698
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    My DW will shadow me everwhere but not only that she will never just be quiet and constantly is demanding my attention. I can't have a quiet moment.

    I've found when in my home office and at the computer she will sit just behind me but hardly ever makes a sound. She will just nod off for hours, talking in her sleep a tiny bit but is relatively quiet the entire time. Not to say she won't change and sometimes she gets bored and wants me to quit but I'll take this little bit of refuge. My office at work is a different story. She used to nod off there and remain quiet but began getting emotional to the point I had to just take her home.

    Peace and quiet is a commodity around here. : )

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    • charley0419
      charley0419 Member Posts: 426
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      Seemed to have found myself a quiet time.

      ghphotog

      My I ask dh age , and I’m pretty knew at this whole situation but from time you were aware how much of a progression was it. My wife at short memory confused at times , no cooking. But everything else she takes care of. No driving. Also anosognosia

    • M1
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      That's good news gh, i know you need the breaks. Take it as a win, for sure.

    • JDancer
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      Charley0419- If you click on a poster's name, you can read their profile and/or see their previous posts.

    • White Crane
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      I'm glad you have found some quiet time. I hope it continues.

    • mrahope
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      Thank goodness. It sounds like even this limited time is a balm to your spirit. So happy for you.

    • ghphotog
      ghphotog Member Posts: 698
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      It was nice while it lasted!

    • dhamilton2023
      dhamilton2023 Member Posts: 3
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      https://alzconnected.org/discussion/67112/seemed-to-have-found-myself-a-quiet-time

      I have a shadow too. My DH goes everywhere I am in the house. It interferes with anything I need to do because of all the questions-where does this go?etc. I feel for you. I really want to learn how to be patient and kind. Any suggestions?

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