I know there is no one answer to this but it something I really struggle with.
My Mum has early onset and repeats herself constantly. I try to say, yes Mum - you told me that, its (awful, lovely, sad, outrageous) isn't it. But after the 13th or 14th time I find myself ignoring her (and just going um...) and this is awful to because she likes to talk alot. Once or twice she has said "Am I repeating myself?" And i dont know whether to say yes or no. I know she can't help it - and i would never want to upset her but should I lie?
Do other people find this wearing or have you all developed clever tricks to deal with it??
Sorry it is such a simple thing - I am just enjoying having people to ask questions of for the first time!!!!
Thanks
K
My Mum has early onset and repeats herself constantly. I try to say, yes Mum - you told me that, its (awful, lovely, sad, outrageous) isn't it. But after the 13th or 14th time I find myself ignoring her (and just going um...) and this is awful to because she likes to talk alot. Once or twice she has said "Am I repeating myself?" And i dont know whether to say yes or no. I know she can't help it - and i would never want to upset her but should I lie?
Do other people find this wearing or have you all developed clever tricks to deal with it??
Sorry it is such a simple thing - I am just enjoying having people to ask questions of for the first time!!!!
Thanks
K