I wonder how many details of our date night I will remember in just a few days

Last night, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful “date night.” We went dancing at a club. Slow dancing in his arms reminded me of the love we share. I know that there are many details of this night that I will soon forget, but I think that I will remember the connection we had and how this night touched my heart. I also will probably remember the love that we both have for each other. I know that a lot of the details will fade fairly quickly for me, but the love that I feel will be left behind.

I also realize that sometimes it is very challenging for me to follow a conversation that I'm having with someone. For example, he said something to me and I didn't really remember what he said. After I responded to him, we both realized that I hadn't responded correctly. We had a good laugh because it was pretty funny. I told him that sometimes I have trouble following conversations and he said no problem. He explained what he was talking about and then I was able to respond correctly. I think the reason that this happens is I suddenly forget what has been said, but I tried to guess what it was.

I also don't understand sentences when they sound weird to me. For example, he said, “Do you not like to go there?” Just because the word “not” is in this sentence, I have no clue how to respond. I tried, but then I needed him to explain what my answer really meant. I told him that this is way too confusing for me. What I do understand is if it is worded this way: Do you like to go there? Now that makes perfect sense to me and I can reply to it. I will continue to explain these things to him, so that he can say things in a way that my brain can understand.

I have learned to journal on a piece of paper what is going on, soon after it happens. Then at a later time, I will type it on my computer and save as a document. If I sleep on it, or wait even a few minutes, the details will be gone. Any symptoms that are concerning to me, I will type a document for my neurologist. Hopefully when I have an appointment, I will remember to print the document and bring it with me to the appointment.