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Denial is not just for Egyptians

Posted by murkywaters @murkywaters, Dec 2, 2025

Newbie here. I have so many questions my mind is swirling. My husband has MCI and refuses to get evaluated by a neurologist. He gets angry if I even mention it. How am I supposed to just stand by and watch him get worse (which he is)!

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ocdogmom | @ocdogmom | Dec 14, 2025
In reply to @murkywaters "@judimahoney Yes, "focusing on myself" is now what I'm doing. He refuses to get a proper..." + (show)
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@judimahoney Yes, "focusing on myself" is now what I'm doing. He refuses to get a proper neurological evaluation, and his doctor isn't pushing it, so why should I.

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@murkywaters Getting evaluated by a neurologist would be ideal but you cannot force him to go. Better to spend this time taking care of yourself and drawing up a list of people that you can count on, websites that will educate you on the awful disease and how it can present in it's various stages. Keep posting here on this site as many of us are experiencing the same issues and can sympathize and possibly offer some good advice. Bless you and your husband.

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