Hi Clifton -
In 20/20 hindsight, I realize that I was having problems multi-tasking at least 6 months prior to my diagnosis. It was a gradual thing - sort of sneaked up on me. I became less and less adept at handling paperwork, clients at the counter, and the phones simultaneously. I began to get "buck fever".....afraid to pick up the phone because I felt overwhelmed - like I couldn't cope. Needless to say, I was dismayed, but had no clue. "Sensory overload" hadn't even entered my vocabulary then. But "anxiety" certainly had.
My wobbly balance was starting to become noticeable as well. Of course, I never connected this cascade of events.
Even though no one wants the diagnosis that sends us to this forum, I have to honestly say that discovering the reason for my (seemingly unrelated) symptoms was a genuine relief. I wasn't suffering from early dementia after all (YAY!).....my brain was merely preoccupied with trying to keep me upright, a challenge which apparently leaves precious few synapses available for mult-tasking. I can focus on a task - no problem......but it's a blueprint for failure when I try to juggle too many things. I just flat forget what the heck I was doing.
Like now, for example. I nearly forgot the most important thing. Congratulations on your engagement, Clifton!
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