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Posted 8/13/2012 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
I am trying to figure out if what I'm experiencing is fibro fog or result of panic attack.
Anyone else get extremely confused as in you temporarily panic at work because you can't remember how to do some element of your job, or what day it is?
I sometimes forget what floor I work on, or while in an elevator whether it is morning or noon!
it is scary and distressing but rarely lasts more than a few seconds.
I would appreciate any feedback of your fibro fog experiencesI have been dx with fibro by a Rhuematologist for many years.
thank you, Wonderbug

I added the fact that you're new to your subject line, so you'd be noticed more.

Debbie

Post Edited By Moderator (Acheybody) : 8/13/2012 11:44:51 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/13/2012 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hahaha I say sometimes I am lucky I remember my own name and where I live! Sounds like fibro fog, but you maybe worry about the fibro fog at work and working yourself into a panic attack. I have just gotten to the point that I have to laugh at the fog moments so it doesn't upset me, if you haven't seen them we have a couple threads with just fibro fog moments we all have encountered and it gives us all a laugh and let's us know we really haven't lost minds :-)

When I am in public it can be a little embarrassing, but if hubby to be or kids are with me they help out, whether finishing what I wanted to say and couldn't remember, or if they just take me by the arm and lead the way till it comes back to me! I have learned if I am alone to make notes (and hope I remember the note), you could write your floor number etc on a sticky and have it in your pocket, when you have them moments just pull it out, then no one will know and maybe it will stress you out less :-)
Posted 8/13/2012 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I told family that the worse thing was not remembering my dh's name or my dogs names after i had the stroke. The fibro makes me forget what i am doing or when to do somethings. I could not even remember my name or birthday. I remembered my dd's name but not her bday. So between fibro and brain damage in april, you can imagine my frustration at times.
I have post it notes everywhere esp on my computer with passwords and acct #'s.

It is not only us that has probs though. When i was ready to leave the hospital i told dh i wanted to go to burger king and get a whopper first thing. he was trying to figure out the best route home where a bk was. Hospital was on other side of town. He mentioned one way, i said what about the one on XYZ road? he said there is not one there, i said yes right across from subway (I know my fast foods!) he kept arguing with me. i finally convinced him and i was right.
he says now with the health issues, my brain has come down to his level as he says i am the book smart one. When he goofs up i remind him i am the one with the fibro fog and brain injury not him. Love him so much.
Posted 8/13/2012 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Wonderbug, and welcome!  If you are anxious about remembering, that just makes the fog worse!  I relax and laugh at the goofy things I do.  I also try to pay attention to what I'm doing.

 

Yesterday I boiled eggs for my daughter for her breakfasts every day this week.  She likes to take an egg with her to work for her breakfast.  Last night I looked in the fridge and couldn't find the eggs!  I started on my hunt and I did finally find them.  I had put them in the bowl I usually use and then put the bowel with the eggs back in the cupboard!  DUH!  So, you are not alone.  Here is a cute link all about fibro fog.  You will get some chuckles here.

 

http://webspace.webring.com/people/fc/cfsdays/follies.htm

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there. 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 8/13/2012 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
Lololol Sherrine went to that site... hahahaha me again ****
Posted 8/14/2012 5:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Wonderbug! Don't worry, we all understand here.

I once had to get a new cellphone because I lost mine. Looked everywhere....well, of course, a few weeks later I was checking out a purse I'd bought and had forgotten about (and was considering keeping), and lo and behold, I had stuck the phone in one of the pockets to see how it fit...DUH! turn It made me so mad because not only did I feel stupid, but I really prefered the first one.

Oh well! On we go...

Debbie
Posted 8/14/2012 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
After reading this I finally understand the fibro fog! And oh lord do I ever have it so bad. I used to remember dates and information like crazy, now I forget family members names, why Im going places and for what in the process of driving there and the list goes on.... I can't tell ya how much I appreciate this site and being able to read other peoples experiences and feelings because now I don't feel so alone!!
Posted 8/14/2012 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Wonderbug,

I sure do know what that feeling of anxiety is like when we are worried
about something, and fibro fog can be scary at times.

There is a post titled "Newest Blog Post", be sure and read it because it describes
fibro fog very well.

My dad had dementia caused by tia's, but my mom is 84 and very sharp. I worry that
I will take after my dad which causes me anxiety. Then I make myself remember I have
as much chance as having my mom's keen memory and try to relax and breath deep.
Posted 8/15/2012 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Ok, big time fog or the stroke made me get very confused a few minutes ago. I had a boost of energy and i did some painting on a picture for dh then decided to bake a cake. I went to set the timer on the microwave and when i punched in 30:00 for some reason, i kept reading it as 30 hrs, not minutes. I finally had to call dh and make sure i had set it for minutes not hours. I got in a slight panic mode when it happened. got really scared. Is it the fog, or my brain damage from the strokes? I keep asking myself this question.
I earlier had picked up a salt and pepper shaker set i was going to use to pattern an image for the painting. I could not find them when i started to paint. i looked all over then found the set next to the canvas where i had put it. Crazy day!
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