Am I losing my mind or what?

[CHD63]

I cannot find it either and I know this article has been referenced before, but it does explain very well the connection of the brain with regards to balance issues and memory.  Here it is again:  http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/balancesystem.htm


Clarice

[CHD63]

Cheri .....

When I first read that article I was so relieved that there was an explanation for my short term memory lapses.  I really had convinced myself I was either aging very rapidly or had sudden onset of Alzheimer's.  Now I have relaxed and the short term lapses seem to be less now than before.

Glad I posted the link again!   

Clarice

[Kate B]

I cannot find it either and I know this article has been referenced before, but it does explain very well the connection of the brain with regards to balance issues and memory.  Here it is again:  http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/balancesystem.htm


Clarice

This is an awesome link which explains the relationship between balance and many side effects such as blurred vision etc.

Thanks for posting it.

Kate

[Jim Scott]

Clarice ~

This may explain why I tire more easily than I used to, which I just assumed was an 'aging issue'.   The linked article on our vestibular system by Dr. Neil Bauman was concise and very informative.   Thanks.

Jim

[chocolatetruffle]

no, you are not losing your mind!!!!  for me, it is spelling - for the life of me, i could not spell simple words and these are words i use all the time. it is annoying and i had to retrain my thought process and if i get tired of trying, thank god for mircosoft word spelling checker!

the brain is such an amazing organ, hang in there and oh.... get those colorful and fun sizes post-it notes - these will definitely bring a smile to anyone 

[Kaybo]

Cheri~
This is exactly how 2 totally different (in 2 different towns) explained it to me all those years ago. They both asked me if I was just exhausted at night because my body is working double time all day - too bad its not my metabolism working double time!!  LOL!  They told me to always schedule important things earlier in the day when I am still fresh and not overly tired!

K

[epodjn]

Thanks for sending the link. That explains a lot of my problems. I was just thinking it was all in mind or something. I have the strangest feeling of surrealness, (is that a word?) Like I'm in a fog sometimes. And the whole nighttime balance thing, oh boy, what a joke. I went to the grocery store last night. When I left it was daylight, when I came out it was dark. You would have gotten a good laugh watching me trying to carry my groceries, which threw me off balance anyway, in the dark. I'm sure my neighbors must have thought I was drunk.

[JudyT]

I found the link very informative.......Being out of whack in the dark is very unpleasant and often scarry. I lose my balance very easily. I leave small lights on throughout the house at night to guide me. Carrying groceries is next to impossible. What one would call "normal" activities are next to impossible for me. VERY frustrating.
Judy

[epodjn]

That must be extremely frustrating. I can still do most simple tasks, but it takes extra effort and that explained why. It seems like everything takes extra effort and wears me out. But I am grateful I can do it, with effort. I admire you for being able to do what you do.

[Joey]

   I saw this thread and just had to chime in; altho I'm one of the GK-ers.  The balance in the dark thing is one of my most noticeable problems; I have to walk my dogs nightly and it sure is a challenge to stay upright.  I can ride a bike in daylight and not have any problems, but put me outside after dark and I must look like a raging drunk.  I am thinking about investing in a WII Fit (OK, that looks funny, I mean a WEE!)  to try to tame some of my balance issues.  Would anyone know of anything else that would be helpful??  I was amazed that the bike thing went so well.

I also occasionally substitute strange words for what I mean to say; today I referred to my knitting needles as drumsticks.   

Have a good weekend ~ Joey

[ppearl214]

The balance in the dark thing is one of my most noticeable problems; I have to walk my dogs nightly and it sure is a challenge to stay upright. 

Joey, I'm with you on this one... I have to walk my dog at night, flashlight in hand and lordy help me when I have to bend over (put my head down) to "scoop her business" (if you catch my drift).

I know there has been talk on these forums in the past about balance issues and darkness... maybe start a new thread in the "Balance" forum on it? I know many here run into this issue and maybe we can centralize that conversation ..... I'd like to be in on that one as well.

Phyl