Good afternoon @carollee888, I read your post several times until it really settled in. It reminds me about being left at the edge of a cliff. Initially I was diagnosed by a neurological psychologist with GAD….or anxiety that was interfering with my brain. I started with 30 mg of Duloxetine taken every morning. Now three years later I am taking 120 mg every morning.

I also find that my brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time. If someone interrupts my statement, I lose the thought totally. It may come back later or not. I missed appointments, and had a couple of panic attacks when I lost my way either mentally or physically. My PCP was concerned that I would be unable to follow directions either written or verbal and I see that beginning.

After my appointment in February she referred me a Behavioral clinician. I just had my first 2 hours of testing because it took this long to get the appointment. My next appointment is for another 2 hours of testing. Then we will discuss treatment in a shared decision process.

In the meantime I am trying to keep an up to date calendar and review it every morning. I use Notes on my devices to help. And as Colleen mentioned I work towards daily routines with exercises, meals, and activities. Creative projects are always rewarding except when I get so excited that I forget my routines.

Carolee, I hope this helps you begin to find your path to “being all you can be”.

Please know that you can contact me any time. I look forward to being part of your support team.

Where would you like to start?
Chris