Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me

WIGO23 · August 10

I know my DH cannot help having Anosognosia as part of his Alzheimers but WOW is it taking a toll on me. I JUST NEED TO VENT. NO ADVICE PLEASE.

I have always been a person who is grounded in facts and science. Now I must try to shift my core personality to accommodate my DH’s lack of understanding of either of these as it relates to his limited capabilities.

He lives in a world where his memory loss is not real to him. He lives in a world that angers and confuses him when I try to mitigate his mistakes (only when necessary) or distract him from unsafe situations.

The way I live in my world is to face reality. He cannot live there with me. It is taking its toll. I am tired, anxious and depressed so much of the time. There is no real respite or escape from being constantly faced with his unawareness of how hard our lives have become.

wose · August 10

Hugs….with ya in our almost unsustainable hell.

Jazzma · August 10

I found it especially difficult to realize that my DH would never know how hard it was on me, or be able to comfort me or appreciate what I was doing for him. It's a lonely existence. Sending you hugs and warmth.

CindyBum · August 10

We understand. Big hug

cdgbdr · August 10

Right there with ya.

SDianeL · August 11

We understand completely. 💜

Mitsu2 · August 11

I understand and really feel the exhaustion. I also identify as a very grounded, fact-based problem solver, so adapting to a constantly shifting reality is so draining.

Biggles · August 12

it’s crap and I hate it. It’s exhausting.

Karen711 · August 12

ditto to all of the above, living with the impossible!
💜

CampCarol · August 12

Vent away…we are here for you!

Russinator · August 12

((HUGS))

Mitsu2 · August 12

That's the hardest part of this for me. He thinks he's fine, but can't be left alone for more than a few minutes.

Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me

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