Thoughts and Feelings

Getting a diagnosis of dementia is a shock, and you may not know how to deal with it. You may feel numb, become very frightened, weepy or angry. You may feel flooded by an intense feeling of loss of control and sorrow.

The fear of what a dementia diagnosis involves, and what that means for your future, can be overwhelming. Therefore, you need time to accept   the fact that you have dementia and come to terms with what that means for your future.

For some people, it helps to know that these feelings are natural reactions to a difficult situation. Having dementia means that you will need help from your loved ones. But as with all other diseases, the focus should be on your healthy traits. You should avoid isolation and distancing yourself from other people.

There are many myth s about dementia, and most people dread the disease. When the diagnosis is finally made, it may be a relief to know what is wrong with you. Armed with knowledge about the illness, you can move forward creating as good a life as possible despite the disease.