Alzheimer Dreams - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Message Board

Martha H · 02-23-2006, 07:16 AM

In my dreams early this morning I had Alzheimers. It was so scary. I was somewhere with my daughter Jenny and couldn't figure out where. I couldn't find the bathroom. Suddenly I was getting my hair cut. Later Jenny was annoyed because I didn't get back to where we were supposed to meet and she had to send H (separated husband!) to look for me. Then someone asked me if I went to XXX church. I said no, I go to .. and couldn't think of it. Then I said, yes, I go to J S's church, but I couldn't think of the name. Then I said, no that's not right, I moved to Glen Cove and now go to a big church there. I couldn't think of the name. (I do not live in Glen Cove, never did!!!)

I sounded like Mom, making things up as I went along. Scary. I got a glimpse into the fear such a person must go through when having to talk to people, go somewhere alone, etc. Glad Mom is in a safe warm place, and doesn't have to find her way or remember a meeting place or find the bathroom on her own. When I woke up I said CF of course (church) and then realized it was all a dream and I am (still) rational ... a good lesson.

Love,
Martha

janeslk · 02-23-2006, 08:02 AM

When I saw the title of your post I thought it was going to about dreams of AD patients. We visited my FIL yesterday in his AD unit and he immediately told us there had been a murder in the town. We darted a quick glance at the aide and she shook her head. We expressed our horror at the "murder" and then started talking about other things. In a few minutes, my FIL said we should probably walk through the town since there had been a murder. We agreed that we probably should do that and changed the subject. This is the first time he has come up with something this off the wall and I wonder if it is the switch in medication that is causing this delusion.

On a lighter note, he was carrying around a little flashlight, flicking it on and off. I asked him if he remembered telling me years ago that when you have boys and flashlights in the same house you will never have a flashlight that works. He smiled and said he remembered the joke, but didn't remember telling it to me. He seemed much calmer yesterday, murder or not, so it was a good day.

Speaking of dreams, I notice that when I take certain supplements before going to bed I have some wild, vivid dreams.

Jane

BarbaraH · 02-23-2006, 08:11 AM

Yikes! That is enlightening but disconcerting.

I've been looking at quilt books lately in thinking of a new project and then dream quilt blocks and colorful fabrics! I recommend that! Get out your embroidery or knitting and do that before bed to tune in to better dreams!!

Hugs - Barbara

Sandyspen · 02-23-2006, 08:50 AM

That's a good idea, Barbara.

I heard a guy on TV say that dreams are your subconscious mind trying to resolve issues that your conscious mind couldn't resolve during the day.

I worked for Microsoft for years before doing **** fulltime. I think every night that I worked as support engineer, I had nightmares! Always the same nightmare. The customer had a problem with his computer that I could NOT fix!

Now, of course, my dreams are about buyers who purchase an item that I no longer have! Yikes!

I should crochet a little before going to bed! I'm gonna try it!

LuvMyLilDoggie · 02-23-2006, 09:27 AM

I'm trying to think of that dream I had and posted to you all about. I don't remember where I posted it and I can't remember the dream! I remember what it left me feeling like though.

Basically, it was the same as yours, Martha (different names and places, of course). But the feeling was the same. It was scary and it seemed SO real! If I never have another dream like that, it'll be too soon.

Love, Barb