Can anxiety really cause speech issues?

[melfish]

yeah, I think so.
Look I can't remember exactly how long you've had tongue worries but with ALS I'd think you'd be quite progressed by now. Way beyond what you describe.

Seven months

[tryingtosurvive1]

well, that in itself should put your worries to rest as far as ALS and brain tumors. I'm sorry you are having these intrusive thoughts though.

[melfish]

well, that in itself should put your worries to rest as far as ALS and brain tumors. I'm sorry you are having these intrusive thoughts though.

Thank you for your kind words

Brain tumour is not my concern. I'm not a cancer-worrier. It's ALS, and I'm far from convinced enough time has elapsed for me to be in the clear, unfortunately

[AntsyVee]

What else is new in life, Mel?

[melfish]

What else is new in life, Mel?

Trying to distract myself by planning a vacation to Portugal

[AntsyVee]

OOOOooo, I've never been to Portugal. When are you going?

[melfish]

OOOOooo, I've never been to Portugal. When are you going?

I spent a month there in the early 90s. Loved it. Curious to see how much it's changed, but from what I've read, it still has that Europe-of-a-bygone era vibe. I'm not sure when, maybe next fall, or else spring of 2019. I am long overdue a trip home to Sydney first ...

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(I am finding it hard to make solid plans atm)

[AntsyVee]

How did you end up in California? Spouse?

I want to go up to Seattle. I haven’t been there since I was in college, and I have relatives up there. I also would like to see Boston, Newfoundland and Denmark.

[melfish]

How did you end up in California? Spouse?

I want to go up to Seattle. I haven’t been there since I was in college, and I have relatives up there. I also would like to see Boston, Newfoundland and Denmark.

Ah, yes. Copenhagen looks dreamy. I have been tossing up between Portugal and Denmark. I haven't been to Seattle either. Is it terrible in March? I was thinking of maybe a quick trip up for my birthday. Either there, or Portland.

(Yep, my husband is from Memphis)

[AntsyVee]

The rainiest time in Seattle is in the winter months. March would be okay, though not a 100% guarantee. It’s not too different from where you live. Just more maritime. Portland is pretty too, though not as much stuff to see.

Hey, at least you get to live in CA and aren’t stuck in Memphis.