Just a suggestion; how about you carefully record yourself on your phone locking the door and setting the alarm. Then when you get home watch the recording to satisfy yourself you did it, delete the recording and relax. Repeat next day. Worth a try?I now make a ten mile round trip almost every other day because I can't remember if I locked the door or set the alarm at work. Every time (up to now) I have. At current fuel prices my dementia is costing me a fiver in E5 every time
Men don't like doctors though!Yes I've had some 'issues' recently, Dr was concerned so I saw her the same day, give them a call and stop being a dick.
Good shout @mikkb but....state of things at the moment though is if I check it then delete it, then remember to check the video, I don't remember deleting it......aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhJust a suggestion; how about you carefully record yourself on your phone locking the door and setting the alarm. Then when you get home watch the recording to satisfy yourself you did it, delete the recording and relax. Repeat next day. Worth a try?
Yeah same as Nige he hasn't been since he was a toddler lol.Men don't like doctors though!
I called mine recently and had an appointment the very same afternoon.
After asking why they saw me so quickly, given that family and friends are waiting weeks or months for an appointment my Dr said that it's been so many years since I've been in, he assumed it must be serious!
(it kind of wasn't though)
I get that point mate, fully! That's half my trouble, put up with shit and don't complain. Not very good at explaining but good at putting up with shiteMen don't like doctors though!
I called mine recently and had an appointment the very same afternoon.
After asking why they saw me so quickly, given that family and friends are waiting weeks or months for an appointment my Dr said that it's been so many years since I've been in, he assumed it must be serious!
(it kind of wasn't though)
Keith you are joking, you are on here every day bloody complaining about something lol.I get that point mate, fully! That's half my trouble, put up with shit and don't complain. Not very good at explaining but good at putting up with shite
mainly about feckin women telling me what to do lolKeith you are joking, you are on here every day bloody complaining about something lol.
Do I need to talk to your partner, get them to call the Dr for you?mainly about feckin women telling me what to do lol
Plus your fun will stay like that if the wind changesGood lad you know it makes sense.
It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye lol.
Stu this is awful for you all to go through. It is so common these days too. Have you heard of Young Minds? https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline-and-webchat/I have been mulling over whether to post this, and have thought long and hard about it. @Kermit comments about how we are putting ourselves out here made me that I could or should and I hope @Mark76e @Chasdad @Elliematt83 @Karl (to name a few) can give me a better perspective/ understanding.
So here goes…
My son is really anxious and since the covid lockdowns it’s got worse. He’s 11 and in my mind should have the world at his taking (and this is probably where I am going wrong). I don’t understand where the anxiety has come from and therefore cannot fix it, yes I know typical control freak. Where I really struggle is emphasising with him, and to be clear and so you all don’t think I’m some kind of shit dick dad I don’t pressure him to do anything he doesn’t want to, and support him fully, and will always have his back. I just want to understand how he feels so I can support him more/ better, and if possible alleviate his anxiety before it starts to build up.
All advice greatly received as he’s my boy, I love him, and I would rip the world off its axis if I thought it would help him.
Stu
Mate, don't know where to begin. You sound like a great dad who wants to support his child. These days there is no shame in seeking professional guidance without your lad feeling that you are interfering. Anxiety is a terrible thing and totally misunderstood by a lot of people.I have been mulling over whether to post this, and have thought long and hard about it. @Kermit comments about how we are putting ourselves out here made me that I could or should and I hope @Mark76e @Chasdad @Elliematt83 @Karl (to name a few) can give me a better perspective/ understanding.
So here goes…
My son is really anxious and since the covid lockdowns it’s got worse. He’s 11 and in my mind should have the world at his taking (and this is probably where I am going wrong). I don’t understand where the anxiety has come from and therefore cannot fix it, yes I know typical control freak. Where I really struggle is emphasising with him, and to be clear and so you all don’t think I’m some kind of shit dick dad I don’t pressure him to do anything he doesn’t want to, and support him fully, and will always have his back. I just want to understand how he feels so I can support him more/ better, and if possible alleviate his anxiety before it starts to build up.
All advice greatly received as he’s my boy, I love him, and I would rip the world off its axis if I thought it would help him.
Stu
@lpg
....I came up with the idea of an ignition coil per spark plug one morning, wind turbines down central reservations generating electricity and several other fanciful schemes. First time I've ever mentioned it publicly as no bugger will believe me.....
Stu this is awful for you all to go through. It is so common these days too. Have you heard of Young Minds? https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline-and-webchat/
Thanks both, this forum is the forum that keeps on giving.Mate, don't know where to begin. You sound like a great dad who wants to support his child. These days there is no shame in seeking professional guidance without your lad feeling that you are interfering. Anxiety is a terrible thing and totally misunderstood by a lot of people.
I will DM you..
I didn't reply last night because I thought I'd reflect on this. Everyone's situation, experiences and make-up is unique so I can only really offer my thoughts based on what my family went through.I have been mulling over whether to post this, and have thought long and hard about it. @Kermit comments about how we are putting ourselves out here made me that I could or should and I hope @Mark76e @Chasdad @Elliematt83 @Karl (to name a few) can give me a better perspective/ understanding.
So here goes…
My son is really anxious and since the covid lockdowns it’s got worse. He’s 11 and in my mind should have the world at his taking (and this is probably where I am going wrong). I don’t understand where the anxiety has come from and therefore cannot fix it, yes I know typical control freak. Where I really struggle is emphasising with him, and to be clear and so you all don’t think I’m some kind of shit dick dad I don’t pressure him to do anything he doesn’t want to, and support him fully, and will always have his back. I just want to understand how he feels so I can support him more/ better, and if possible alleviate his anxiety before it starts to build up.
All advice greatly received as he’s my boy, I love him, and I would rip the world off its axis if I thought it would help him.
Stu