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I'll bet you had your mind on another "Bruno" chapter.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 21, 2017 at 4:56 AM
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I thought early-onset Alzeheimers is the one of the two that was carried by genes. By early onset, I mean like 40's & 50's. If you are past that and in your 60's, you have the genes part covered. The kind that is NOT early onset is supposed to be caused by other things like environment and accidents. I know you can't help but worry, but just STOP it. Everybody does crazy things now and then, especially when taking medicines. Laugh about it.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 21, 2017 at 4:55 AM
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I would try not to get wrapped up in things that happen and just let it go! I am forever putting something in the wrong place but I don't let it get to me! Just hang in there and don't give in, after all you are a survivor! Your sam I am 
posted by
sam444
on April 20, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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Kabu
As the others have said - I'm sure it's the meds and the stress of it all! I've done the strangest things - and I'm not on meds; mind you, some people think I could be...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 20, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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What they said.
Stress and meds do whacky things - not to mention dehydration.
On the other hand, you wouldn't believe some of the things I've found in places like the washer/dryer, freezer, my guitar cases, etc. That's just because I'm distracted, not necessarily demented, although my Beloved might argue otherwise...
posted by
strat
on April 20, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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I agree with blackcat
I also think it could be side effects, dear Kabu. And as blackcat mentions fluid, did you have enough water?
Actually, when one doesn't it could end up with similar situations.
posted by
kasperhoe
on April 20, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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I think it's a side effect. It's too coincidental not to be. Drink alot of fluids... flush it out. And sleep. Sleep is good.
posted by
-blackcat
on April 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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I hope you won't start imaging things, Dementia is not like that at all, I know I have watched it develop stage by stage. All you had was a bit of delayed shock. As I said before you should have been driven back and forth and taken it easy. In any case now there are drugs that retard the symptoms, I know a lady who has had dementia for 10 years and it lasted 8 years with good results. When our parents suffered there were only
tranquilizers . Believe me I would not worry if I walked up the road in my nightshirt, if i knew the way back. You will be fine don't worry. I am a Gnome Doctor.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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I have done loads of laundry without soap, some without laundry...
I have found odd things in the fridge... I once burnt a teflon pan and killed all the birds in the house. All these things happened in times of stress, of distraction, of simply being unmindful. It isn't dementia, it's normal reaction to stress and some medications that numb parts of the mind for a while.
Things like learning a new computer, like doing simple tasks--like brushing your teeth with the other hand-- abd complex tasks like looking after Wiley's needs, and doing your gardening, all delay onset of dementia if you are going to be prone to it. Unstress, feel all the love coming at you from every angle of the Universe, forgive yourself for foibles and flaws, and get on with being happy.
I think I will re-read this a few times myself...
posted by
Ciel
on April 20, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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Kabu, it is a side effect of the anesthetic / pain meds and not a sign
that your mental faculties are packing up and getting ready to move out. You are OK! Better than ok.
posted by
Pat_B
on April 20, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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Kabu
Oh, don't you be worrying and frightened. Yesterday was too much for you, dear, I'm sure. And the medications, combiined with the stress, had an adverse effect, I would bet. I also can take nothing for pain. How're you feeling today? Better, I hope. I'm sure you are fine, sweet lady.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on April 20, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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