Yes, because I'd known for ages something was wrong. I kept going out and getting lost. I always had a really good sense of direction. One day I got lost driving my cat to the vet - a short trip and one i'd done many times before. That wasn't normal for me.
Not really. I felt awful about it. I know what lies ahead. I did go through a phase of expecting to wake up and not remember anything, though i now understand it's not sudden like that. It's gradual.
For me personally, it was a relief, because it confirmed that I wasn't going mad. My family were devastated and I know as it goes on it will be harder for them in a way, but I was relieved to know exactly what it was and get medication. I take Donepezil.
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Yes, because I'd known for ages something was wrong. I kept going out and getting lost. I always had a really good sense of direction. One day I got lost driving my cat to the vet - a short trip and one i'd done many times before. That wasn't normal for me.
Not really. I felt awful about it. I know what lies ahead. I did go through a phase of expecting to wake up and not remember anything, though i now understand it's not sudden like that. It's gradual.
For me personally, it was a relief, because it confirmed that I wasn't going mad. My family were devastated and I know as it goes on it will be harder for them in a way, but I was relieved to know exactly what it was and get medication. I take Donepezil.