thanks,((( peg))), good point. i just needed to see if i got a reply before i started pounding you all with questions.
1. when david hears the voice, it's usually the same man, should i encourage him to ignore the voice? i've read 2 different schools of thought on this. yes and no basically are the answers i read. is there an activity we can do that can divert his attention somewhat so he's not so tormented? i suggested we take a walk yesterday but it wasn't too successful.
2. i've been to another forum that tells me that some music can provoke a downswing in mood. i witnessed this yesterday while we were in the car. how do i know which music to avoid? should i ask david directly?
3. given that he has a phd in psychology i can especially appreciate his depression about having this condition. he was well aware many years ago what was happening to him. will his moods vascillate like a bipolar person(me) or does it have other chemical causes?
4. david seems to move in slow motion. mind you he's 61 but that isn't old-old to me. he has difficulty remembering things. like basic directions of how to do something. should i expect him to focus more on what i am saying or is this another characteristic of the condtion?
5. do i wear him out by trying to carry on a discussion? the other day we had a good day. he and i talked a lot and he seemed very lucid. (more lucid thsn i've seen him in over 5 years. the following day he was wiped out and depressed. so should i keep conversations shorter?
ok that's enough to get some feedback on for now...i hope i don't seem "stooopid" but my heart and soul wants to do all i can to enrich his life and make it as pleasant as i can. i'm not terrified of the role of caretaker but i know there are some "clues" that will assist me, with pc's help, to better understand the dynamics.
one thing i've already noticed is david seems so comfortable with my sweet doggie. that is a good start in the right direction. now the two legged master of doggie needs some help. thank you all.