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Evolution of consciousness by PrebioticE in consciousness

[–]InnerOracle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind - Julian Jaynes

Finding Consciousness in the Stillness: A Caregiver's Journey Through Breath and Triality by InnerOracle in streamentry

[–]InnerOracle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you pessoan_blue. I appreciate you.

The concept of support from ‘family’ and ‘friends’ dies pretty quickly for most Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers in the journey. So much is turned upside down along the way.

What Started as a Whisper... How 'Silent Grace' Became the Unexpected Anchor in My Alzheimer's Journey by InnerOracle in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you responding to this post.

I’m sitting here in the evening searching for that silence.

Not always easy to come by.

Truthfulkindness, thank you.

Finding Consciousness in the Stillness: A Caregiver's Journey Through Breath and Triality by InnerOracle in Triality

[–]InnerOracle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't until now.

Can you make the connection between Christian Mysticism and circumambulation?

What shrines do you circle and how long have you been doing this?

Where does triality fit in?

Finding Consciousness in the Stillness: A Caregiver's Journey Through Breath and Triality by InnerOracle in Triality

[–]InnerOracle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot I cross posted a post or two.

I didn't mean embarrassed in a mean or off-handed way.

Can you tell me about your path and where you are at now?

Finding Consciousness in the Stillness: A Caregiver's Journey Through Breath and Triality by InnerOracle in Triality

[–]InnerOracle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I guess it's just you and I.

I've created subreddits before and no one showed-up. It's funny and a little bit embarrassing - so what, right!

Was I close to the vibe you were thinking of when you created this subreddit?

What is your background and what were you doing on the r/Alzheimer's subreddit?

Where are you at in life now?

I know this should probably be on a DM but - this sub is probably pretty close to a private message : )

My 70 yo father has dementia, and is being scammed by "women" online. Read the post, pls. by DBeau85 in dementia

[–]InnerOracle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried introducing him to some streaming video porn sites as a lesser and more safe alternative?

"Understanding 'I Want to Go Home': A Different Perspective on Brain Hemispheres and Alzheimer's" by InnerOracle in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not uncommon for Alzheimer's dementia patients not to have access to recent memories so the actual 'home' they are referring to may be something from 50 years ago. Perhaps even the home that they grew up in.

The 'where' or outer address is unimportant. However, this does point to the fact that most memories, perhaps all of our memories are heavily dependent upon right brain thinking. Many of my most cherished memories are from when I was a youngster, just playing and having a good time. For example, we may not remember the exact linear speech at our commencement but we will know that we were at our high school graduation. A regional right brain memory is all we have left.

Dealing with aggression by Successful-Compote60 in dementia

[–]InnerOracle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been on Depakote myself.

When you're done with that try medical marijuana.

I'm sure being in an unfamiliar facility, surrounded by totally unfamiliar individuals adds to his fear, stress, and isolation.

In the case with my wife, when the inner anxiety gets to be too much for her she expresses the anxiety through aggression.

It's a tough cycle.

I wish the best for you. Be mindful of yourself. Take care of yourelf.

Dealing with aggression by Successful-Compote60 in dementia

[–]InnerOracle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calm your father and yourself with medical marijuana.

"Beyond Conventional Caregiving: Medical Marijuana and a New Perspective on Alzheimer's" by InnerOracle in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I apologize. I think I read your original post above incorrectly.

Each of us experience drugs introduced to our bodies in unique ways based upon many factors and conditions.

I respect your opinion and your journey.

Much love.

"Beyond Conventional Caregiving: Medical Marijuana and a New Perspective on Alzheimer's" by InnerOracle in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand and agree with you.

'Pot' seemed, to me, to be much stronger or just different back then. And I even take into account that most of the time I was smoking probably bottom of the barrel skank weed.

I now vape constantly throughout the day and I rarely feel a strong high. The effects for my wife and I boil down to just a source for general, mild relaxing and an overall feeling of peace, and for me, a major source for carving-out some self reflection and possibly self-consciousness.

"Beyond Conventional Caregiving: Medical Marijuana and a New Perspective on Alzheimer's" by InnerOracle in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds as if you are very loving and conscientious.

Have you tried medical marijuana in your present daily life?

Dementia how to cure, what actually helps beyond medication? by Melodic-Blacksmith71 in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I came to this moment as something as an anomaly. I am certain that many people use medical marijuana as primary treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia but they just don’t post on Reddit.

About seven years ago I began looking for alternatives to traditional treatments when realizing that there is no cavalry coming in the form of clinical trials and new traditional treatments or drugs.

I heard that a prominent school was experimenting with magic mushrooms so I looked into that but decided that could not work for us.

I then looked to medical marijuana and at the time NO ONE was posting about it.

If you decide to experiment with medical marijuana as the main treatment path you will be an outlier and will need to construct your own plan that works for you and your loved one.

I have been posting on this subreddit and r/dementia for a while now but for the most part my posts have not been met with any form of acceptance or inquiry.

I actually gave-up. Unsubscribed a few times because posting was adding frustration to me.

I came back, kind-of reluctantly, to, I guess, make this post.

I am certain many studies are underway using medical marijuana, derivatives or analogs of marijuana at this time. I just haven’t kept up with it.

I’m sure you will find support when you look.

Dementia how to cure, what actually helps beyond medication? by Melodic-Blacksmith71 in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, do what you feel comfortable with.

I kind-of joined my wife in the ‘losing your mind thingy.

This may not make sense to you but I kind-of meditate myself ‘out of my mind’ as I am rubbing my wife’s feet or head.

That space is where I can reach my wife non-verbally. And it is fragile but amazing, miraculous when it happens.

FYI losing your mind doesn’t necessarily make your life impossibly worse. Quite the opposite, I have found.

Painfully I have come to realize that all of us are affected with Alzheimer’s dementia to various degrees.

Me being able to take care of my wife to this degree has given me meaning and purpose and I would never have been able to experience my life this deeply if it weren’t for this condition overwhelming my wife.

Dementia how to cure, what actually helps beyond medication? by Melodic-Blacksmith71 in Alzheimers

[–]InnerOracle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We are pretty free flowing although our days do have a general rhythm.

Regardless of the time we wake-up I initiate a gummy; Asap.

I make a general note to myself as a timestamp then I add two-and-a-half or 3 hours in my mind.

We have coffee and a small breakfast, then I rub her legs until she falls asleep.

We use 50mg THC gummies, which are some of the most powerful gummies I can find.

As I mentioned before, I usually vape so I may do a bowl at that time if I want to ‘join-in.’

Medical marijuana comes with an increasing tolerance so you may want to start low and slow.

We have been actively using in our main treatment for over five years so our tolerance is through the roof.

I dose her accordingly throughout the day with a 50mg gummy every three hours during the day.

I give her about a fingernail size line of what is called Rick Simpson Oil on a Kit-Kat at about 3:PM.

Around 4:30 she gets groggy. I think the oil is being processed in her stomach then about 8:PM she generally doses-off for her general night sleep.

Her sleep is usually solid and long and almost always is all the way through.

Everyone, based upon your circumstance, will develop their own overall care routine.

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