Hi all, I had a very scary day today! I had to go to the grocery store so I made list. On my way to the grocery store I accidentally went through a Red light… Horns were blaring and I almost caused an accident. I got to the grocery store and realized I had forgot my list. I started to shake from going through the light, I was really upset almost in tears. I could not think straight. I quickly picked up milk,bread, just a few things. When I went to pay for my groceries with my debit card I couldn’t remember my PIN number, and didn’t have my check book. I forgot it! I left empty handed. I was afraid to drive home. I just broke down and cried. I’m afraid to tell anyone but you all. I am so afraid of loosing my memory! Does any one else go through this? How can I help myself with this. I am afraid to tell my doctor for fear of them taking my license. Leanne
OMG Leanne, I have had similar experiences and when I am off .... I am really off.. How can one forget their pin number but I have too!!!!
It is just so hard to explain ..one day I was going thru a traffic circle and almost caused an accident , there was a cop there and he stopped me and gave me a huge lecture.. As soon as he left I broke down bawling my eyes out. At times I feel as if my whole life is unraveling . Who am I. My memory is really affected by whatever is going on. I even get frightened that maybe I have Alzheimers or something.
I do so understand your scary day , I am very sorry you had a day like this. All I can offer is to be here to talk with you or support you when you need it. hugs Lisa
Your not losing your memory. The 1st and the worst time this happened to me I was driving to the rheumy and all of a sudden I had no idea where I was, nothing looked familiar. I pulled over in a panic, my aunt was with me ( who doesn't drive) and she got me calmed down. After a while I was able to start driving around until something looked familiar. It's very scary, but please don't give up, I told my doc and they didn't take my license, just sent me to a neurologist, just to be safe. Try not to worry, it makes it worse, (I know, easier said than done). Good luck, Charlie :)
Hi Lisa, thank you for your reply I really appreciate everyone on here. It’s a safe place to come to and talk with others that understand. You know, some days I do great and seem to stay focused. It’s just when something like happens it makes everything worse and you just can’t think straight .
Hugs Leanne
Hi Charlie, thanks for your input. Sometimes I just need to hear exactly what you said, that I’m not loosing my memory. I can relate to what you went through. You made me feel better, I will tell my doctor when I see her. Thank you, Charlie I hope you are not having too much pain tonight. I will try not to worry. Gentle Hugs, Leanne
Hi Leanne,
Wow, what a rough, rough day! I totally feel for you, and I'm SO GLAD that you weren't hurt, not anyone else. Yes, I can relate to what you're saying. It's extremely hard for me to remember things and to have my brain put on properly these days. Sometimes I find myself stopping at a green light and just looking at it, puzzled. It takes a minute or two for it to click with me. It's scary! I constantly lose things like my car keys.
The reason this is happening to us is from the pain. We're not losing it, we're just fatigued from the pain and this is one way our brain deals with it.
I do worry that a time will come when I can no longer drive due to these things. I know it's a tough decision to make but maybe you should think about options should you need to stop driving. The only reason I even mention it is because I think about the same for myself and we don't want to get hurt or hurt anyone else.
Again, I'm just relieved to know that you're ok but I'm sorry you couldn't even get your groceries after all of that.
Hugs and comfy tea,
Petunia
Hi Petunia, Thanks for your kind words. I have found myself sitting at green lights as well. I agree I don’t want anyone to get hurt. I am going to be very careful when driving. I don’t understand how your brain can just go blank like that. It sure scared me. I will mention this to my Neurologist.
Gentle Hugs to you, Leanne
Hi Leanne! Completely empathize with you! The worst time I have had when I forgot my son's name ( and he was 7 then!). I was talking to his teacher and for the life of me couldn't remember his name!!! I panicked for a moment and then asked " so how is my son adjusting with his friends?" - making me sound like a doting mom :).
pin numbers, passwords, my phone number - I don't even attempt to remember!!.
Don't be too hard on yourself. And remember everyone makes mistakes... and every one forgets!
Gentle hugs!
Thank you Lucy, by the I have always loved that name!
Gentle Hugs to you too!
Leanne
Leanne , I am so sorry this happened… One night I was visiting my sister who lives a MILE AND A 1/2 away from me. I was so tired , left her house when it was dark and when I got in the car the fibro fog hit at some point. I took a wrong turn didn’t know where I was and was looking at street signs trying to figure out which way to go. I pulled into a parking lot and was having a panick attack. I pulled myself together and finally got home. It was then that I realized my phone wasn’t with me. My husband and daughter were in mexico so i was alone. I had to go back and get my phone! I was scared out of my mind. I got there and was having another panick attack and couldn’t even talk to my sister to explain anything . Needless to say I got home. I cant work but i do a little office work for my husband. I will be fine and out of no where i dont know what i was doing or what i needed to do next. I have to leave and go lay down. Then im crying cause its scary. Fibro fog can kiss my butt!!! I HATE IT : ( I understand.
YES!!!! I get very afraid at times. I really don't like driving...I scare myself. I have trouble remembering ANYTHING. I have forgotten my name, my birthday and family(my kids) birthdays, my phone number, etc. It is soooo scary. Gentle hugs!!!!!xoxoxo