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Early Dementia & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) | Last Active: Aug 11 1:15am | Replies (462)
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I am finding that I cycle between low points of frustration with running into new limitations and wonderful moments of joy hiking in the woods with my trusty Parson, Quentin.
The question that I hit like a wall is this: should I push myself or ought I listen to the limiting sensations and slow down.
Exhaustion can be with me in the early a.m., or it can “attack” me mid day.
Exhaustion is my primary concern.

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Ashley | @ashley43725 | Apr 9 9:28am

@aldussault
I can only relate what I find what helps me as I too find myself getting tired during the day. I take a nap on the weekends but I limit myself to an hour as it is very easy to sleep my day away.
Depression and MCI love it when you sleep a lot and will attack mercilessly.
I cannot think of a better way to clear your head than walking in the woods. I grew up in SE Ohio and the woods in Appalachia there seem endless , so now everyone knows I am a hillbilly 🙂.
If I the tiredness interferes with life and limiting naps do not help then I would talk to your primary physician . It’s good to hear from you.
Regards, Ashley

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