(Friday 19th. July 2019) I had an unusual sensation at the front, centre/left of my skull. I felt confused. But, I had the idea that I was having a TIA.
Most of my thoughts were OK, but there was a feeling of dissociation. I thought that there was a possibility that I would die.
I sat at the computer, but as I looked at the keyboard, it did not make sense. I could not “see” any letters; only white marks.

This persisted for about two minutes, and then I could “see” the characters. I wanted to send an email, I opened the email program, but though I could see the letters, I couldn't type a word. This lasted about another two minutes. I could then, with difficulties & mistakes type words. When I had to select the addressees, at first, I could not recall  the names of my ex-wife, stepdaughter & son. In all, it took about 20/30 minutes to send the email.

I accessed my bank account & it took four attempts – the maximum !
I was thinking OK, but part of my brain was not working & I was partly confused. I did not call anyone – I did not want the “inconvenience” of going into hospital.

Another symptom, was that when I lay down & closed my eyes; I could “see” images in black & grey, to my right,  as though they were real. At times, they were threatening, but I knew that  they were just images & I was OK. This has now stopped.

Although I now feel comfortable, I have had problems with my personal & domestic routines. I  lost the natural “rhythm” of the routines & had to “think” them through. Things are now almost back to normal.

Type 2 diabetes – most postprandial tests are between 6.0 & 10.0
Height  5' 7”    Weight  12.0 stone   BMI   27.0
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Doctor confirmed the likelyhood of it being a TIA. Took me off Asprin & put me on  Clopidogrel.  Also doubled my dose of Amlodipine  to 10 mg.
I have lost self-confidence & get feelings of aprehension.