Planning for a Relapse

[greaterexp]

I read a blog post which explained the need to plan for relapses and thought I'd pass on some of the ideas. Most of us try to plan for "expected unexpecteds," such as car repairs, a new roof, etc., but don't think about how we'll manage during a relapse filled with cog fog and weakness. When I had my first relapse, my cognitive fog was so bad, I had trouble doing any task, but especially things like paying bills. Now I have a list of bills, how they are paid, when they are due, etc., so I can feel more sure they will get done without paying the mortgage twice (disaster!) either by me or someone helping me. The blogger, Matt Alan G. realized he needed instruction for even the simplest of tasks like taking out the trash or cooking a simple meal, so he wrote down the steps for each task he had to accomplish each day. Great idea!

I hope none of us ever has another relapse, but it's wise to plan. "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark."

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

That's a really good idea greaterexp !!! 🤗💕🌠🦈

[lbenmaor]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

Best Wishes,

Leslie

[greaterexp in reply to lbenmaor]

After reading that post, I realized that I need to do more than just have a checklist for bill paying. I do try to keep a few meals in the freezer for just in case. Otherwise, I'll be eating potentially weeks of hubby's pork fried rice.

[jimeka in reply to greaterexp]

My hubby will come and live at your house, he loves pork fried rice 😋

[greaterexp in reply to jimeka]

I'm not sure he would enjoy this version, which is just rice, chopped pork with the fat left on, and soy sauce. I'll send hubby over to make it for you all sometime. One batch lasts about 2 weeks.

[jimeka in reply to greaterexp]

How frugal 😂

[greaterexp in reply to jimeka]

😢 I love him dearly, but I don’t let him cook.

[hairbrain4 in reply to greaterexp]

Sad story, my husband can cook but won't unless company is coming over! He is a much better cook than I am. I am just not the suzy homemaker type. I was a tom-boy growing up and still have some of those tendencies.

[greaterexp in reply to hairbrain4]

You have other gifts. That’s all!

[hairbrain4 in reply to greaterexp]

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Thank you for the reminder that we should all plan for the worst, but expect the best, greaterexp , or something like that...

[Tazmanian]

Yum!

[Kenu]

Yum 😋 pork fried rice 🍛 and pork chow mien ! I try to keep all my bills caught up so it’s not as stressful when I have a down day or two. Good idea 💡👍 Ken 🐾🐾

[kdali]

I have a relapse about every 8 months. I kept crutches in my bedroom for 3 years just in case. Our new home has a master on the main floor (hard to find!!!) just in case. Hubs does the bills and important things, so I have no clue what or who or when. I need a list just in case!

Ty!

[jorrell]

I know your pain and fear, 10 years ago, I took over my parent's finances and care, were talking 20 checks a month. My wife saw how hard it was for me, so she took over our bills to lighten the load! I am so proud of her for doing that. Now that my parents have passed, their finances live on, and I hope this is about over, I'm simply running out of focus and energy. On April 15th 2021, this mind draining effort will be completed. Or else!

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That is a great idea and one we should all consider! Thanks for sharing.

[daveh121]

True words.