Why do I say the same thing over and over?

Repeating may be done to assuage a fear. Someone may repeat saying the same thing over and over because they were are worried the person they’re speaking to didn’t understand. OCD obsessions do not always have to be a specific fear however (although this is usually the case).

Why would someone keep repeating themselves?

Repeated stories often represent highly significant memories. The person may repeat themselves because they want to communicate and cannot find anything else to say. The person might have become ‘stuck’ on a particular word, phrase or action.

How do I stop myself from repeating myself?

Ask questions, add comments, and make eye contact. Let the conversation lead you to unexpected places, and remember there’s no need to keep returning to topics you’ve already covered. When in doubt, Ask. If it’s possible you’ve already shared this story, and you don’t want to repeat yourself, it never hurts to ask.

What to say to someone who keeps repeating themselves?

One way to handle a repeat storyteller like this is to say: “That is a really great story, I agree. I’ve heard it so many times now I feel like I could tell it myself.”

Do narcissists repeat themselves?

Not only do narcissists repeat themselves but their comments are often blunt, antagonistic and demeaning. Narcissists love gossip and telling out right lies is not beneath them. Grandiosity and self referential comments are often part of the narcissist ‘s speech.

What is Palilalia?

Palilalia is the delayed repetition of words or phrases (Benke & Butterworth, 2001; Skinner, 1957) and is emitted by individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

How do you manage repetitive behavior in dementia?

How to respond

Look for a reason behind the repetition.
Focus on the emotion, not the behavior.
Turn the action or behavior into an activity.
Stay calm, and be patient.
Provide an answer.
Engage the person in an activity.
Use memory aids.
Accept the behavior, and work with it.

Is incontinence a sign of late stage dementia?

Difficulty with toileting is very common at this stage in the disease. The person may need to be walked to the restroom and guided through the process. Incontinence is also common during late-stage Alzheimer’s.

What does it mean when dementia patients sleep all the time?

Sleeping more and more is a common feature of later-stage dementia. As the disease progresses, the damage to a person’s brain becomes more extensive and they gradually become weaker and frailer over time.

How quickly can dementia progress?

Rapidly progressive dementias (RPDs) are dementias that progress quickly, typically over the course of weeks to months, but sometimes up to two to three years. RPDs are rare and often difficult to diagnose. Early and accurate diagnosis is very important because many causes of RPDs can be treated.

What does it mean when an elderly person sleeps all day?

Daytime sleepiness is very common among elderly people. Sometimes it’s just a sign of interrupted nighttime sleeping due to poor sleep habits, an uncomfortable environment, the aches and pains of aging or a side effect of medications.

How long does dementia take to kill?

The average life expectancy for a person with Alzheimer’s is 3–11 years after diagnosis, but people can live with Alzheimer’s for 20 years or more. If a person’s symptoms appear before the age of about 75 years, they are likely to live for another 7–10 years after diagnosis.