@kjc48 thanks so much, Karla! You’re the first person to ever tell me they recognized early signs. Because of having no confirmation except a few remarks from my own counselors, it’s too easy to wonder if I’m losing my mind! You’re the first person to say there IS a” limbo “ stage. I do have access to his Nurse Practitioner and she’s very good. I’m sure she would find a way to recommend testing. I’m considering bringing it up with her soon, as she’s seen my friend recently. I do try to spite him respect and give affirmation (he’s actually very immature and has needed phenomenal amounts of affirmation since I met him), but I feel more and more like a caregiver. He’s commented that sometimes I treat him like he’s an old man. Afterwards while I had to tell him that I have concerns about his health. After the conversation, within hours it’s as if it never took place. I’m SURE he blames my concerns and comments on my MDD, even though I’ve been doing well. So if course then I wonder if he’s right! So I talk to a counselor and she tells me I’m doing well. She tells me that some of his changes are not normal adding. So the circle of uncertainty goes round and round.
I will reread your comment often and take your suggestions about how to see a doctor with him. (Although when I asked this time if he wanted me to come along, as a listener, he said no. 🤷🏻‍♀️