Sunday, 4 October 2020

Difficult times

Trying to stay positive through this virus has been very hard, even though i have my wife  to look after me. I know that I  have hit the bottom  a few times, and its not easy trying to cope. 

I guess its because I feel like a caged bird and don't know how to cope  with everything that's going on around me, because its all so very different, so its not in my comfort zone. 

But having said that, the government  keep changing the rules every week, and no one seems to understand what they are doing.

I do think that people with dementia are being ignored and left to find their own way, which is totally different to the  last session.

When we last had quarantine quide lines where everyone knew what they were allowed to do , and what not to do, it was so different, but slightly helpful. 

People living with any form of dementia, have no guide book to work from, so when your brain does its own thing, and  its a case of trial and error. As I have said before, I feel as if I am no longer in charge of my brain, its doing its own thing all of the time.

The thought of going back into yet another lockdown did not appeal at all, and its a bit frightening, as many people are ignoring the rules.

I am also struggling to cope with my sleeping problems at present, as my graphic dreams and nightmares are back, and its frightened my wife on a few occasions, because she has to cope with the nighly horrors,  and if she tries to help, she then becomes part of the horror.

Last week I was close to tears, as I had hit my wife a few times during one nightly session, and I find this very unnerving to cope with, especially when I  have no idea that I  have done anything.

 I know that I have anger issues these days, and this too is frightening because I have no idea what is causing it. 

Whether this is all linked to the constant news about the virus or the illness, i have no real  idea, but its very distressing.

I don't always listen to the national news because its all about the virus, where the local news is different on ITV. 






Friday, 4 September 2020

Not in control

Over the last few months I confess I have not felt myself, I do feel as if someone else is controlling my brain and life. 
It's a bit frightening, but I have been to some dark places recently, and have struggled to sort myself out. 

My wife thinks the virus has made everyone feel a bit depressed these days and it's this making things worse.

Whether it is true or not, I just don't understand, but these days I feel totally on edge and not in control of my life. 

I know that wearing a face mask is causing a lot of upset, as I get my glasses and hearing aids tangled up, but also to my brain i guess the mask is something which should not be there. 

I feel more confused and struggling to cope, especially when it comes to wearing a face mask when I go out, and this is causing more stress, but I guess I have have to accept this and move on although it's not easy. 

However one of the most difficult things, is trying to work out and remember what the date and day are, as it's all blending into one these days.

I know I am not alone, but I wish things could get back to normal again 

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