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Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing
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My situation is so so similar. My husband was recently diagnosed with MCI. He has outbursts also over very minor things too like leaving a door open too long or not putting something back 'in its place' when the place has changed 5x in the last week. Ugh, so difficult! I get frustrated and have to continue to remind myself his brain isnt working correctly. Sometimes its hard tho to walk away and let it go. I want to state my case or explain myself but in the end, it really doesn't matter. My trick has been to gently change the subject. If that doesn't work, I put in my headphones and move to a different room...walk away. The doctor told him today he has to stay socially and physically active. Ive seen that help him when he's in a mood. Hoping we can find new activities that will help!! Im so glad I found this site and group!! It has helped to know I'm not alone!
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Ditto ditto. Same here in so many ways. Good thing he doesn’t remember when I lose it. Staying social and getting exercise are the most important. I will write more later.
I’m so sorry you are experiencing this with your husband. Sounds very similar to what I’m going through with my husband with Parkinson’s and MCI and it feels like flat out dementia. I use many of the same coping strategies. So many medications and questions about side effects and interactions. We’ve added Psychiatrist to his list of docs. Hopefully between neurologist and psychiatrist some improvement with meds. I don’t think he takes them all anyway. I set them up in pill boxes but he freaks out if I hover over him about it. Lots of angry outbursts. I went to a healing service at our church tonight and got prayed over for me, him and us. Refreshing and I highly recommend. 😊👍😊
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My earlier response was cut before I finished writing but it sounds like you have some great coping skills including your headphone use and just walking away