Hi everyone,
I have early onset alzheimers and was diagnosed 8 weeks ago. At first, after the initial shock, I seemed to take it in my stride. The hardest thing was telling my husband. We haven't told our adult children (I am 55- ok so I don't look it ). The elder's getting married in 6 months or so and I don't want the diagnosis to come in the way of making it full of wonderful memories.
Now the realisation has hit I have become tearful, withdrawn from friends and grieve for our future life. My days off are duvet days. My husband is in the angry stage and I'm afraid that the DIY's getting the brunt of his fustration.
I have been given Aricept which has taken away some of everyday bewilderment and have done all the practical things like contacting DVLA, Insurance Co, EPA's and Wills.
When, if ever will I be able to not have this in my head 24/7? This self pity HAS to end.
I have early onset alzheimers and was diagnosed 8 weeks ago. At first, after the initial shock, I seemed to take it in my stride. The hardest thing was telling my husband. We haven't told our adult children (I am 55- ok so I don't look it ). The elder's getting married in 6 months or so and I don't want the diagnosis to come in the way of making it full of wonderful memories.
Now the realisation has hit I have become tearful, withdrawn from friends and grieve for our future life. My days off are duvet days. My husband is in the angry stage and I'm afraid that the DIY's getting the brunt of his fustration.
I have been given Aricept which has taken away some of everyday bewilderment and have done all the practical things like contacting DVLA, Insurance Co, EPA's and Wills.
When, if ever will I be able to not have this in my head 24/7? This self pity HAS to end.