Bebold-
I appreciate what you wrote, and hope you will continue to share as you find ways to stay independent through a difficult time.

We can use these "short term" periods of disability to make adjustments to our homes and living skills so that we know we are prepared (somewhat) in advance for difficulties we may face in years to come.

I'm currently having mild vertigo, to be seen early next year by a highly recommended Physical Therapist. I'm surprised at how the slight uncertainty of balance and difficulty of extended reading and playing harpsichord impact my confidence. This therapist helped my wife with similar problems and I'm hoping for myself.

Meanwhile I'm looking for ways to simplify my environment and get basic living tasks done easily. Office and library resources always expand if you don't edit and simplify regularly! Today I'll straighten the bookshelves and see what I can send to a new home.

You are not alone! Feel free to reach out to me anytime. Thinking of you and sending hugs.

Hello, @bebold

You've nothing to apologize for. We all need to talk, to "let it all out," so to speak. To some extent, that's why we have this forum: a chance to talk among ourselves. And what a learning opportunity this forum is! Reading others' posts on this forum is how I came to understand my own neuropathy. I'll be forever grateful to people like yourself who'll take the time to tell us what's happening in their lives. So thank you! And …

Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)