wouldn't this be cruel

[Skybird]

There are old people suffering from Alzheimer, and they call for their wife or husband or kids - who died already years ago, and it hits them every day when being told again about it, like the news being delivered for the very first time.

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Skybird

There are old people suffering from Alzheimer, and they call for their wife or husband or kids - who died already years ago, and it hits them every day when being told again about it, like the news being delivered for the very first time.

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

I couldn't agree more.

Markus

[Reece]

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

Perhaps you only thought you watched it three times.

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Perhaps you only thought you watched it three times.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

Seen it two times

If I remember correctly he remember it-He wakes and remember it's the same day again.

In my alternative version this guy does not remember his heart stopped beating due to extremely exitment and are getting woken by his alarm clock same day.

And this is why I asked wouldn't this be cruel.

Feeling the happiness having won the Jackpot in Euromillions over and over again and never will get the chance to use them.

You could say he is in a eternal loop.

Markus

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by mapuc

In my alternative version this guy does not remember his heart stopped beating due to extremely exitment and are getting woken by his alarm clock same day.

And this is why I asked wouldn't this be cruel.

Feeling the happiness having won the Jackpot in Euromillions over and over again and never will get the chance to use them.

Since he doesn't remember it, he only ever experiences the excitement once from his point of view; it is always the "first" time for him. So, in my opinion, it wouldn't be cruel from his perspective.

[Eichhörnchen]

That's torn it...

[mapuc]

Dowly is absolutely right

Seeing it from his perspective - it is not cruel

When it comes to others his colleges, family and friends it's normal life. Days goes by

An additional question popped up in my head.

People around Jack how would they experience this ?

They get up Friday 13th...go to bed wake Saturday 14th, but jack wake up Friday 13th again...so how would they experience this ?

Markus

[August]

Reminds me of a documentary I read a few years ago.

Yeah here it is:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...isorder-227866

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Skybird

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

You are so right Sky. As a person who is getting up there (68 in June) I'm starting to see this more and more. No one knows what cards they will be dealt. Our neighbors and good friends across the street are going through this now. Emelda retired at age 65 and shortly after was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Her husband Mike is suffering as much as her. It must be hell. I just can't imagine what the future holds for them. Be thankful I guess for your own good fortune and help when you can.