Forgetfulness

Well anxiety alone can cause forgetfulness. Your central nervous system is at a heighten level looking for a threat and there for doesn't want to spend time registering non-threats into long term memory. On top of that, the side effects for some SSRIs include short term memory loss, especially while starting them or changing dose. It is also a side effect for benzos. All in all, it should be temporary, and at the very least isn't surprising at all.

Moments of forgetfulness are among those small blows to self-esteem that can lead people to worry but in reality it is common for everyone to have moments of forgetfulness. Every healthy person finds themselves standing from time to time in a room having completely forgotten why they are there. And while some people's memories are, indeed, worse than others, researchers have found, it is only sudden and severe memory loss that may indicate a problem.

I suspect that your anxiety and all of the activities of the holidays plus your new meds have may have contributed to this glitch in your memory.

I am receiving chemo and I am experiencing what is referred to as chemo fog but I do know I am ok and any memory glitches for me should fade away when I complete chemo.

Be well and know we are here for you,

Kitt