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Posted 7/9/2013 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
I AM SO UPSET AND FRUSTRATED. My lack of memory and brain fogs are causing me so much stress. I messed up my yahoo and email. I tried to log on here and for the life of me I could not remember my login information. I GET SO SCARED I AM GOING TO GET WORSE. My family just says "oh dont worry its your medicine causing that". That may be some of the reason but not completely.

It has taken me all morning to get my yahoo mail fixed and then trying to login here I could not remember my login info. I AM SO STRESSED OUT. I GET FURIOUS WITH MYSELF. I AM JUST AN OLD UGLY WOMAN WHO IS FALLING APART. MY new problem is incontenence; I cant spell that dang word eigher. I have to wear those pull on diapers all the time. I have left a message with my pc doc to get a referal to help me line up a new doctor or doing some tests first. I wonder what they will find???

lt seems like every month some new problem rears is ugly head. My vision is changing too. I need to make that apt. today. I know that I have so many problems that are caused by my stupid choices like smoking for 20 years. I am smoke free 2 1/2 years now. I have never been a drinker thank goodness. I have been lazy with exercise too. I am getting better tho on that. I have been swimming every day and I can already tell a difference in my strength all over my body. I have no excuse about swimming since I just walk out my back yard to our pool. my husband is not using it enough. He needs it as bad as I do.

I appreciate my HW forum so much. I can come here and let all my frustration out and not do it to my husband. He has enough stress on him without me unloading on him.

I hope you all are having a good day today. I hope I can find someone here on HW that I might help somehow.........hugs to all of you....Cathy
Posted 7/9/2013 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Good post Cathy...I hope you are feeling better after getting some of that out in the open.;)

Well you had a good vent...I don't blame you for being frustrated about memory issues. I even get panicky when I can't remember certain things! Not a true panic attack...but I get very aggitated and nervous until I can recall what I want/need to.

Some memory loss can be attributed to anxiety/stress, some to age...some to medications, ect. Forgetting things like passwords ect., is not considered a red flag however, so don't get worried about this. It is a nuisance though, so keep a notebook or bulletin board post where you can see all of your current needed information, in case your memory is misbehaving temporarily;p

The second concern, incontinence...let's see...are you female? Are you a mother? Are you over 40? Well congratulations...and welcome to the 'sneaky pee' club, Lol! I am not trying to make fun...just reassure you that this is really common. Do check in with your doctor to rule out any conditions that could be causing this...but I am pretty sure that your 'prescription' will involve doing kegel exercises!;p

Now on to the positives! I am SO proud of you for making the healthy changes that you have made! It is never too late to start healthy habits. Keep up the great work!  

By getting the negative feelings out, seeing the positive in things, and keeping up on your healthy habits...you are doing all of the right things.;)

High fives!

S.C.
Posted 7/9/2013 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
You quit smoking after smoking for 20 years? You are a strong person who has done something that many people, myself included, cannot muster the willpower to do.

You are developing healthier habits, like swimming for exercise? Then at an age that you describe as "old," you're still getting better. You're aging like a fine wine, dear.

Even with all of your stress and the things on your mind, you are concerned and careful about your husband's health and feelings? Sounds like you're a pretty awesome wife, too.

Friend, you may not know it, but you're a rock star!

Hope you feel better soon. :)
Posted 7/10/2013 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
Giving up smoking is as important as the exercising, I have lost two of my childhood best friends because of smoking.
I don't have a pool but walk every evening just before dark, it does take a lot of self discipline but I am always glad as soon
as I get home, keep up the good things, I find that exercise helps with ballance. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/10/2013 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi hoperules and welcome to the A/P!

We are so glad that you have joined us, and I invite you to read and contribute to many posts as you have gotten a great start already, right here!

I can tell that you have a positive and supportive way about you...and that you are going to fit right in.:)

Feel free to start an introductory thread for youself if you feel comfortable doing so at anytime.

Looking forward to getting to know you more.

Scaredy Cat
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