HI Marnes
I'm caring for my husband who was diagnosed in 2016. We live in Ireland too. I remember the early days post diagnosis all too well. I had figured out what was wrong with my husband pre diagnosis (I'm a nurse) but the confirmation of MND was like being hit by a double decker over and over again. To be perfectly honest MND is the last thing I think about going to bed and the first thing in the morning. It SUCKS.
That being said, it is what it is. As other posters have said you are still in shock. The fog will lift bit by bit as the practicalities of life bang on your brain. Go with it for now and give yourself time to get your head around it.
If you haven't already, sign up to the IMNDA association and register with the online forum which will have Ireland-specific advice.
Take care of yourself
Miriam
I'm caring for my husband who was diagnosed in 2016. We live in Ireland too. I remember the early days post diagnosis all too well. I had figured out what was wrong with my husband pre diagnosis (I'm a nurse) but the confirmation of MND was like being hit by a double decker over and over again. To be perfectly honest MND is the last thing I think about going to bed and the first thing in the morning. It SUCKS.
That being said, it is what it is. As other posters have said you are still in shock. The fog will lift bit by bit as the practicalities of life bang on your brain. Go with it for now and give yourself time to get your head around it.
If you haven't already, sign up to the IMNDA association and register with the online forum which will have Ireland-specific advice.
Take care of yourself
Miriam