That's really tough, I'm sorry. It's good that you have some ways of working around it, with writing things down and such, but anything memory related is so staggeringly pervasive. For what it's worth, I'm sending some good thoughts your way.
Yeah, my system isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it's the best I can come up with on short notice. When all my new paperwork comes through (hopefully in early January) I'm going to find a doctor and possibly a therapist to help me work on these issues in a way that will provide more than a temporary band-aid.
Absolutely. The problem has moved past the point of ridiculous and right into the realm of worrisome and interfering with my quality of life. In Quebec I had no doctor, but starting January 1st I'll be covered in Ontario and I'm hoping to find a doctor here. I'm a little worried that the answer will be "Sleep more and be less stressed," which, while good advice, is not really an option these days...
Make sure they run a thyroid test, absolutely. Having my thyroid at the right levels makes all the difference in terms of my ability to not be exhausted and braindead all the time.
I hope they can sort it out for you with something equally as painless! *hugs*
I just now made a very similar post regarding memory issues. I'm in the same boat and getting very anxious about it. I do think I'll ask my doctor at my next appointment about checking my thyroid, too, didn't think of that.
Anyway, here's to better days...that we remember. :)
I just saw your entry too. Memory problems are the worst, aren't they? Especially when coupled with anxiety. Ugh. I hope you find out what's wrong and that it's an easy fix!
Mebbe have them check a seratonin level as well. I only mention it because I've run into short term memory, absent-mindedness before and it's been related to chemical imbalances/depression. It's a thought anyway. :) Regardless, hang in there.
Interesting. I know that my memory got shot all to hell back when I was first suffering from the worst effects of bipolar, but it started coming back in wee increments after that. It never fully recovered, but it was functional.
How does one check for serotonin levels, anyway? :P
I hear you in every possible way, handling brain fog and memory issues myself. There's a fine balance between not being hard on yourself and developing coping strategies that constructively deal with the problem. I wish you luck!
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I appreciate the good thoughts!
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I hope they can sort it out for you with something equally as painless! *hugs*
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*hugs back*
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Anyway, here's to better days...that we remember. :)
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How does one check for serotonin levels, anyway? :P
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