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How Would You Feel If You Had Dementia?

How Would You Feel If You Had Dementia?

You may feel anxious

You may be the first to realize that you are different from what you were. You may feel something strange about yourself, recognizing that you make more mistakes due to loss of memory.

You may face the anxiety of wondering “Where am I now?”, “Where am I headed in the future?” or “Am I bringing trouble to my family members?”

You may feel down and depressed

You may feel down and depressed because you are unable to do what you used to be able to do due to frequent loss of memory and mistakes.

When you are depressed, you feel a lack of motivation. Consequently, you may give up your hobby and decrease communication with others, resulting in living an inactive life.

You may become irritable

When you make some mistake, you may become confused, unsure of what to do. Consequently, you may become easily irritated or grumpy.

You may sometimes cry out or spontaneously use violence.

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