Monday, November 25, 2013
Just got back from my Doctor’s appointment. I am happy to say that the medicine I am on
seems to be helping! It is called
“Donepezil HCL” and is used for Alzheimer’s patients with good success. I have been on it for about a month, and
noticed that it was taking the edge off my confusion.
It is hard to describe, really.
I can relate it to needing glasses.
I was in second grade when I got my first pair of glasses. Till then trees were big green things to me,
but when I put on my new glasses for the first time I saw leaves. I was so excited to see the leaves on the
trees! They had different shapes and
funny edges and fluttered individually in the breeze.
Just previous to my diagnosis I took up reading one of my
favorite books – “The Count of Monte Cristo” for the ?nth time and found that I
could not grasp what I was reading.
Nothing more frustrating than reading something you cannot
understand! There are so many
characters to track and plots to follow....I was afraid that my favorite pass
time for all my life – reading great books – was no longer enjoyable. I even thought of tossing my books out – not
a small task since I have five 6 ft high bookcases full of books.
Last week I picked the book up to try again. It was like the medicine took the edge off
the confusion. I am enjoying reading
about my favorite Count once again.
For now I will celebrate this victory and read all I can and
enjoy it with all the gusto I can. For
an avid reader – that is a lot of gusto.
I feel like getting all my books out and reading every one! :)
Happy Reading Everybody!
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