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I think my marbles are leaving home!

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teabagwoman Wed 09-Jul-25 10:16:36

I’m feeling as though my marbles are leaving home. I had a fall this morning while I was hanging out the washing. Nothing serious but I did find it difficult to get back up as arthritis has set in. Sitting down to have a recuperative cup of coffee I thought to myself that it’s a good thing I’d had my phone on me and patted the pocket I keep it in. No phone! Where is it? What have I done with it? You know the answer of course- it was in my hand!!! I am 79 in August but hoped my marbles would stay at home for a bit longer.

Jess20 Thu 10-Jul-25 16:03:58

I have Google all set up to ring my phone when I loose it. Once, I kept failing to identify where the ringing was from, it always seemed to be in the opposite direction to where I was looking. Eventually found it when I sat down, back pocket of my jeans 🙄

AuntieE Thu 10-Jul-25 17:01:03

Are you sure you are drinking sufficient fluids in the course of the day.

Your experience sounds much like what happens to me when I have become slightly dehydrated!

I am trying to accustom myself to keeping my phone in one of two places, my charger for it in one place, and my glasses in one place. I find this saves a lot of annoyance with self and a lot of time wasted searching the house for whatever it is I need but cannot find!

Milsa Thu 10-Jul-25 17:05:35

Everyone gets confused after a fall or even when some things which you expected to work certain way just blew in the most horrible unexpected way

Have your kids and GP on speed dial just in case. Sort the POA and will etc

Mmc123uk Thu 10-Jul-25 18:11:52

I'm o lying on my 60's but always loosing my phone - luckily Alexa always finds it for me 😉🤣. Time maybe to get that tree cut back or moved next time you have something done in the garden? Is it worth the risk in it's current situation? Hope you've fully recovered now, the shocks not nice 🥰

Mmc123uk Thu 10-Jul-25 18:13:20

Mmc123uk

I'm o lying on my 60's but always loosing my phone - luckily Alexa always finds it for me 😉🤣. Time maybe to get that tree cut back or moved next time you have something done in the garden? Is it worth the risk in it's current situation? Hope you've fully recovered now, the shocks not nice 🥰

I'm only

Georgesgran Thu 10-Jul-25 19:04:56

My DDs say I’m not losing my marbles, but there’s definitely a hole in the bag!

emilie Thu 10-Jul-25 19:29:35

Allira.,we do not all have moments like this.

FranP Thu 10-Jul-25 21:55:32

Misha15

Never mind falling, I can never remember where I last put my phone. Luckily I can ring it using my husband's mobile. It's the only time we ever use his.

Me too.

Allira Thu 10-Jul-25 21:58:01

emilie

Allira.,we do not all have moments like this.

Oh, jolly good.

Obviously you lead a life free from stress or unexpected accidents.
Lucky you!!

butterandjam Thu 10-Jul-25 22:00:21

Was there a clear reason why you fell ? (like tripping on a step)

In later life, an un explaine fall accompanied by some temporary confusion (about where is phone), might indicate you had a TIA. Transient Ischemic Attack, is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.

Even if symptoms resolve quickly, a TIA should be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible.

Allira Thu 10-Jul-25 22:02:21

I can fall over anything and it's usually due to lack of concentration, thinking of something else rather than the boring thing I'm doing.

Milsa Thu 10-Jul-25 22:10:49

Oh come on, when I was in international sales and this manager bullied me daily, messaging and asking me for SALES SALES SALES.

you either go blank from the stress for few seconds
laugh like mad at him
swear at him
or migrate

Milsa Thu 10-Jul-25 22:11:49

Obviously that was for the people who pretend they are made of iron on the thread.

Granmarderby10 Thu 10-Jul-25 22:19:03

Moments of stress at any age can cause panic.
Look at it like this teabagwoman you are obviously more organised than you thought because the phone was in your hand all along.

Allira Thu 10-Jul-25 22:33:36

Granmarderby10

Moments of stress at any age can cause panic.
Look at it like this teabagwoman you are obviously more organised than you thought because the phone was in your hand all along.

If you can't find your mobile phone, if you have a landline then phone it! If you remembered to charge it, it will respond.

teabagwoman Fri 11-Jul-25 08:06:24

Oh ladies, thank you all, you’ve made me feel much better. Elephants Ears are now my favourite plant, falling on them meant I had no bruises where my very observant and concerned dd could spot them. I try not to worry her.