Short term memory loss! - Page 3

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@emmygrace Sometimes children, no matter how old they get, cover their fear regarding the health of a parent with such a reaction as you described.

I'm not going to say one thing or another about your son; that is for you to say/not say.

It hurt you but how you react will be for you to determine.

Be well.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

emmygrace · ‎02-12-2020

@Cakers3 wrote:
@emmygrace Sometimes children, no matter how old they get, cover their fear regarding the health of a parent with such a reaction as you described.

I'm not going to say one thing or another about your son; that is for you to say/not say.

It hurt you but how you react will be for you to determine.

Be well.

How sweet! That makes sense~

emmygrace · ‎02-12-2020

@Sage04 wrote:
@emmygrace sorry that you're going through this with your son.

My son has short term memory loss from an accident and the Dr always told us that if he ask a question 10, 20 times, answer it as if it's the first time you're hearing it.

Sometimes when I can't remember something he would joke and say "Mom, I'm the one with short term memory loss" and we will laugh and he would give me the answer.

I think this is great advice!!!!!!!

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

@emmygrace

I can just imagine how you must feel. Sometimes our kids like to tease or make fun of us, not realizing how it affects us. I’ve often said, at various times, “Some day you’ll be the age I am now—if you’re lucky.”

The 1993 jumped out at me. I have a daughter born that year. She’ll be 28 in February. She recently became engaged so it’s all wedding talk now! She’s very artsy and crafty and wants to convert our large shed into the wedding vunue. She’s acquired barn wood and is going to apply that to the interior walls, in addition to some tin along the bottom. The barn look seems to be the thing for some. She wants to make it look very elegant but yet have that rustic feel. I’m thinking: What have we got ourselves into?! Ha!

Take care, Dear... I hope your son will learn to become more understanding of you...

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I think you are over reacting. You know you have the problem and you know that your son gets frustrated. You can't expect him to remember, a daughter would. A son, not necessarily. So, stay calm and when he visits, before any conversation begins say "now keep in mind that I still have short term memory issues so forgive me if you have to remind me about something".

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
I think you are over reacting. You know you have the problem and you know that your son gets frustrated. You can't expect him to remember, a daughter would. A son, not necessarily. So, stay calm and when he visits, before any conversation begins say "now keep in mind that I still have short term memory issues so forgive me if you have to remind me about something".

If she has to remind him of that each time he visits it sounds like he’s the one with the memory issues!

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

Sometimes, I can't remember what I ate for breakfast that day!

emmygrace · ‎02-12-2020

@Teddie wrote:
@emmygrace

I can just imagine how you must feel. Sometimes our kids like to tease or make fun of us, not realizing how it affects us. I’ve often said, at various times, “Some day you’ll be the age I am now—if you’re lucky.”

The 1993 jumped out at me. I have a daughter born that year. She’ll be 28 in February. She recently became engaged so it’s all wedding talk now! She’s very artsy and crafty and wants to convert our large shed into the wedding vunue. She’s acquired barn wood and is going to apply that to the interior walls, in addition to some tin along the bottom. The barn look seems to be the thing for some. She wants to make it look very elegant but yet have that rustic feel. I’m thinking: What have we got ourselves into?! Ha!

Take care, Dear... I hope your son will learn to become more understanding of you...

How sweet!!!!!!! Thanks so much!

emmygrace · ‎02-12-2020

@Teddie wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
I think you are over reacting. You know you have the problem and you know that your son gets frustrated. You can't expect him to remember, a daughter would. A son, not necessarily. So, stay calm and when he visits, before any conversation begins say "now keep in mind that I still have short term memory issues so forgive me if you have to remind me about something".
If she has to remind him of that each time he visits it sounds like he’s the one with the memory issues!

My son doesn't get frustrated, I do! He couldn't care less if I get upset! He doesn't visit..he lives in another state~

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@emmygrace

I agree that his attitude was hurtful. It could be that the event reminded him of your age, that you may not always be with him. Many adults have issues with handling that they and their parent aren't "connected" any longer. Many can't "let go".