I Think I Face the End of My Career

[JimBowie1958]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Man that sucks, I'm sorry.

 

[miketx]

Sorry to hear that. How old are you?

 

[norwegen]

Forgetting your kids' names is a good thing. You should play that up to the hilt, then they'll come around more often to try to help you remember.

 

[Compost]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

I'm so sorry, Jim. What a nightmare. Please, see your doctor. There may be some treatment that can help.

 

[OldLady]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Chin up. It's terrifying, but you can slow this down.
Get to the doctor yesterday and start doing crosswords and other mind games that will keep those synapses firing. Carry a phone if you don't already and have your wife's number in the Emergency spot in case you find yourself somewhere you don't recognize.
You're not going anywhere, Jim. Not for a long time.

 

[Marion Morrison]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Chin up. It's terrifying, but you can slow this down.
Get to the doctor yesterday and start doing crosswords and other mind games that will keep those synapses firing. Carry a phone if you don't already and have your wife's number in the Emergency spot in case you find yourself somewhere you don't recognize.
You're not going anywhere, Jim. Not for a long time.

Crosswords do help, also try some B12 and some of that..Prevagen stuff.

 

[edward37]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Yes sorry to hear that ,even from a trumpster

 

[Third Party]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

There are memory games on the internet that may help-they sharpened me a little.

 

[Darkwind]

My Aunt had dementia and passed away because of it.

There are ways to slow the progression down though.

What is Alzheimer's?

You'll be in My prayers.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Sorry to hear that. How old are you?

I am 61 and near retirement, so this is not a complete disaster.

 

[Mr Natural]

You say you lover your job. Let me ask you this: would you do it for free?

If not, maybe it's time to hang it up.

I've been retired since 2001 and they've been the beat years of my life by far.

 

[JimBowie1958]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Chin up. It's terrifying, but you can slow this down.
Get to the doctor yesterday and start doing crosswords and other mind games that will keep those synapses firing. Carry a phone if you don't already and have your wife's number in the Emergency spot in case you find yourself somewhere you don't recognize.
You're not going anywhere, Jim. Not for a long time.

Yep, setting up the appointment right now.

Thank you all for your thought and prayers.

 

[Darkwind]

Here are a couple of links that should help you determine what you need to do, if anything.

https://training.alz.org/products/4...845.840781321.1561469332-355156941.1561469332

https://training.alz.org/products/4...845.840781321.1561469332-355156941.1561469332


Yeah, sorry. I guess those videos don't work anymore.

But that website is a good starting place for information for you.

 

[edward37]

Not a religious person but it could be time to thank God for our health Drug companies are coming up with cures all the time Hope there's one for you

 

[depotoo]

Jim, really sorry to here this. I hope you can get some help soon, as the progression can be slowed down considerably. You take care of yourself.

And if you take certain medications, it is always possible it could be a side effect and be fully reversed. Get to your doctor soon.

I wish you the best.

 

[Crixus]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

You aren’t “quitting” anything at all. All you are doing is moving on from one great thing to another. Sounds dumb, but that’s how I would look at it.

 

[Dalia]

I am sorry Jim, i hope you get better .

 

[Frankeneinstein]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Have you seen a doctor? [I have no medical training at all] are you on blood pressure medicine? any medications that end in "STATIN"...see a specialist, a really good one and figure out a way to not be alone anymore.

 

[JimBowie1958]

You say you lover your job. Let me ask you this: would you do it for free?

Well, yes, but I prefer to get paid or at a minimum cover my expenses. Toll roads are not free.