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I left the iron on for 2 days. I had it on to patch some pants and when I was done I must have forgotten to turn it off.
I wouldn't have even realized it then except I heard it when I was in the other room again.
All I can think of is what if one of the kids had gotten ahold of that since it was in the older kids' play room or what if it started a fire.
I'm always forgetting stuff like this. Forgetting to turn off the oven, or lock the door, or leave the bath water running, etc.
I don't know what to do. I'm getting dangerous. How do you cope? How do you keep those you love safe from yourself and your innability to function?
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MDW005
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Kissy, they have irons now that turn off on there own when not being used after 5/10 mins.
I dropped my heavy iron a while back and had to find a new one.
Hang in there. I guess the instant you are done with your task try and turn the items off before you walk away from them.
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massman
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Grt a little cheap used PDA + set the alarm on it for a reminder.
Keebler
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- I once went out of town with the iron still on. It was on low and it did okay but I was horrified upon my return. That was long before the auto-shut off functions.
I'd say, yes, invest in a new safe iron - and a timer. The timer on the stove will work. How anyone can even figure out how to use a PDA is beyond me. I've had an iPod for 2 years and I've not been able to get it set up.
Make a habit of unplugging everything when you are finished with the end of the cord draped across the handle so you can see it. Then either put it away or move it at least a foot away. When you see something still in the place of use - or can't see the loose plug, you will know that it still needs to be unplugged.
You might also move irony to your bedroom, away from the kids' playroom altogether. If you situate the ironing board in the path to your bed, then you'll be reminded to put it away.
When shopping for a new iron - avoid one that is teflon coated as that will emit dangerous fumes and muddle a brain even more.
Have you found a LLMD yet? When you finally do, be sure to put memory stuff on your page of introduction.
You asked: "How do you keep those you love safe from yourself and your innability to function?"
With treatment, this will improve. In the meantime, a family safety meeting is in order. Your local fire station may have some educations materialal for all ages. It's a good thing to do, anyway.
They may even have a staff person or volunteer who will come to your family safety meeting - or for several families on your block. -
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