I don't know what's worse?

[Littlecook]

I've decided I can't make my mind up what's worse my anxiety or fnd , I wake up everyday feeling s_ _ _ and so dizzy its effecting my life if i go out with my wife she has to hold my arm and I need to use a walking stick, something that I have never had to use before. Even in the back garden my wife is constantly watching me in case I fall , my anxiety is pulling me down its like I don't have a normal life anymore.

I can't go in to the kitchen and start cooking I just can't concentrate I seem to forget how to use my hands 🙃 . What can I do please help me .

[blackcat64013]

I am sorry to hear that your FND is testing your mental health too. Do you think a psychologist would be of assistance to tackle the anxiety?

For extra safety, there are safety alert gadgets for falls that you can wear around your neck or as a watch. You may feel safer and perhaps be able to some things independently.

My aunt swears by hers and it's saved her twice since getting one.

A light weight aluminium walker with four legs would be an option for stability when moving and you get a seat and carry basket thrown in.

You probably need to have an assessment with either an occupational therapist (OT) or physiotherapist to see if this could work for you.

The OT can certainly help with ideas for everyday activities like cooking if you feel up to it.

I hope your family doctor can make the referrals for you.

The overall problem with the medical system is so many professionals need to be involved and there is no-one central co-ordinator for our us. Maybe you have a great family doctor in tune with what you need.

I pray this going to work out 🙏

[Littlecook in reply to blackcat64013]

Hello Blackcat Thank you for you supportive message, I'm hoping I don't get the that stage for an alert alarm, I'm normally with my wife 24/7 but maybe the odd action I maybe by my self , but its definitely worth thinking about ,to be honest I'm scared to be by my self to long I'm only 62 and I feel that my life is over , I know that lots are worse than myself .

[blackcat64013 in reply to Littlecook]

I am only 64 am and starting over since being forced to leave work for health reasons. I am grateful that my doctor has referred me over a psychologist working in the practice as my mental health seems pushed to its limits just now. It's my safe place as well as our forum to let loose on those issues that drag me down.

I hope we can age disgracefully together