I posted a comment a while ago about ageing and serious illness (hi @arollingf). I am 72, have had pipolar disotrder since my teens, and have recently been diagnosed with ALS. At the moment I am quite well - I am in the early stages of ALS and my bipolar disorder is well under control with medication. And I am getting older. It is hard to work out sometimes whether my odd symptoms are because of my two illnesses or simply because of old
age. Should I fight like a tiger, or simply accept that I am no longer the enthusiastic, active person I was when I was 40? My future is so unpredictable it is hard to plan for anything mor than a month in advance. I live from day to day. I still see family and friends and go out for meals, concerts and plays, but with a limited lifespan it is hard to prioritize how to spend the precious time I have left. I don't want to be an Old Lady watching television all day, but if I exert myself too much I end up exhausted. So I have a triple whammy to deal with (my late husband died 5 years ago). Anyone have any comments or suggestions for me? Anyone else dealing with multiple issues at once? I will conclude by wishing evryone a joyous Christmas, and good halth and much happiness in the New Year.
Ellu