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A few years ago, I was given a series of medications which has reacted in a unfortunate way: My short term memory is, for lack of a better term, shot to hell. A rather curious side-effect is I sometimes forget what 'era' I'm in. For example, I wanted a nice cool drink and when I got up, within 30 seconds I forgot why I got up and sat down. It doesn't sound like a problem, but I did this 5 times in a row within a 10 minute time frame. I have also started a Gamemaker project - the same project - three times now, because I kept forgetting that I already started to work on it. In a way, it's kinda cool to have near total recall of what I was doing when I was 19, but not so cool as to forget where the hell I am when I wake up. (Protip: Doctors who wish to save lives may not be willing to save the quality of said life - or at least they may not have a choice when prescribing.)
The surprising thing to me is I'm not frightened. I am alive and I am learning to deal with it. I write almost everything down, and that has allowed me to begin organizing my time (which I've always been notoriously bad at). I guess what I'm wondering is how do others handle their disabilities if it affects their personal lives? Or even quirks, if it's a strong enough quirk? I'm not looking for people to admit to anything - perhaps something inspirational that doesn't involve a meme??..
Well, thanks for listening, and in advance, sharing.
The surprising thing to me is I'm not frightened. I am alive and I am learning to deal with it. I write almost everything down, and that has allowed me to begin organizing my time (which I've always been notoriously bad at). I guess what I'm wondering is how do others handle their disabilities if it affects their personal lives? Or even quirks, if it's a strong enough quirk? I'm not looking for people to admit to anything - perhaps something inspirational that doesn't involve a meme??..
Well, thanks for listening, and in advance, sharing.