If you knew your brain was atrophying (rotting) at a fast rate would you choose to die with dignity while you can still think for yourself?

@SethGreene531 Thank you :)

@Mikla You're most welcome. I understand that words of sympathy pale against the sheer weight of what you face, and the unthinkable choices you now must make. Know that I will be praying for you throughout this week.
And that you have the support and fellowship of this community, you are not alone against this.
Please continue to reach out to us here.

I watched my friend of 30 years lose his 61 year old mother to Cortical-Basal, degenerative, in 2013.

❤️ 🤗🤗

🙏 Praying for you.

@SethGreene531 Such kind words, thank you. I always thought when one goes "crazy" so to speak, the person wouldn't realize it. But I DO realize it. And it's horrifying.

@Mikla

You're welcome.

While not Alzheimer's, I remember Billy Connolly remarked much the same about his ordeal slipping into Parkinsons. Watching himself "come apart-at-the-seams", as it were.

I get that, absolutely. It's a horrifying thing to lose yourself, little by little, while you watch from a front row seat.
Till Alzheimer's and other neuro atrophy conditions were further researched, I think the misconception was that patients were blissfully unaware. The reality was chilling.

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@SethGreene531 Thank you for your post! I will read up on Billy Connolly . The thing I know of him is he was a comedian. And yes, it IS horrifying and a complete nightmare.

@Mikla Certainly. Thank you for sharing with us. The very best to you.