I’ve been going through an emotional ride full of guilt with my father and need someone to speak with in a similar situation. Guidance, help, anything to speak with someone without a PhD that has dealt with this. If feels like I’m alone in this situation.
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like people have for foments and ALZ (who I lost my mother to at 65 with early onset). I’m looking for a place online to chat about this disorder.
I don't know enough to say anything specific and encouraging except this - you are definitely, certainly, NOT alone.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. Even if we don't have matching experience to share, as they say "when you've met one person with dementia, you've met one person with dementia." True whatever the underlying cause may be.
The disorder may also occur due to malnutrition. Causes of malnutrition that may result in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome include starvation, eating disorders (e.g., anorexia), prolonged or chronic vomiting as found in certain disorders such as hyperemesis gravidarum. In addition, chronic disorders such as cancer, AIDS, disorders of the stomach (gastropathies), and kidney disorders requiring dialysis may also cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
In some cases, hereditary factors may cause some individuals to have a genetic predisposition to developing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. However, more research is necessary to determine what role, if any, genetics plays in the development of the disorder.
https://www.ozcare.org.au/dementia-care/understanding-dementia/types-of-dementia/korsakoff-syndrome/
If you don't get personal comments on this site, it might be worth asking AA if they have something similar on line. I am sure that you are not alone, it's just a case of finding the right place to connect.
Sympathy and best wishes.