Short term memory loss

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Short term memory loss
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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 8:49am

Do any of you experience short term memory loss with your anxiety and/or panic attacks?



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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 9:34am

Hi, Bev! Nice to see you again. This question has arisen before. Research indicates that stress & anxiety can contribute to forgetfulness. I had problems a few years ago when I was unable to recall the names of

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 10:09am

I have a serious issue with short term memory loss - but I did not experience it until after taking Klonopin for several months. Like forget what i'm doing or where i'm going in the middle of doing it.

I had suffered from Panic attacks for more than a year with any significant memory loss prior to taking the klonopin - so I'm certain that it was the med. obviously it doesn't effect everyone that way - but it did me.

I also have trouble with remembering simple words like potholder.. and just normal everyday words... right in the middle of a sentence. then i get a little upset by it thinking - what the heck is wrong with me that i can't remember the most simple terms that i have used a million times.. I associate this type of short term memory loss to stress and anxiety like Janis said.. I notice it's been much worse on me lately as my anxiety level has risen.

Good Luck -

Valerie

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 10:27am

Hi & welcome!

Sheri Ann

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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 10:42am

Thanks for the responses.


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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 4:52pm

Bev, did you tell the VA the reason for the appointment when you made it?

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 12-18-2005
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 5:13pm

Bev,
Hi, I noticed that you said your SO was a veteran? I'm assuming that he has had a tour of duty(ies)? This is sounding more like PTSD then just an anxiety disorder. If you have the app't anyway you may want to talk to the VA about getting a referral to a civilian mental facility in order to get a more accurate diagnosis (military doesn't like to diagnose PTSD because it usually entitles the veteran to disability checks), but, if the VA refuses to give you a referral, have him go to a regular mental health facility and see what the diagnosis is anyway, he still could be entitled to benefits depending on his diagnosis etc... Best of luck to you and your SO :)

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 6:52pm
Bev I am concerned that there is something else going on
here! Forgetting a word here and there is one thing but your SO
sounds like it is more than that??? I would have him get checked out
by a medical doctor! You could also go to the ER when this is happening!!
Just my 2 cents!!! GOOD LUCK! Judy
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Registered: 01-05-2006
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 7:14am
Thanks for the reply.


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 9:47am
I have that a lot. I've been told by friends that I say/write things and then don't remember later down the road. It's really quite annoying : (

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,