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Posted 4/6/2011 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
So over the past 6-8 months my memory has become horrible.  I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in June and I have had anxiety for atleast 9 years now.  Anyways over the past 6-8 months I can't remember doing things, I lose my train of thought midsentence and I have slurred speech.  I went to see a neurologist and had to do an 8 hour testing and he told me that he thinks it is from anxiety.  My anxiety attacks have always only been present when I am in the middle of a very tramatic experience or way too stressed.  I don't believe that my memory loss is from anxiety but has anyone here had this problem?  Did anxiety medication help with your memory?

Thanks

 

Posted 4/6/2011 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know about your question regarding medications, but I have read countless books and articles attributing memory loss to anxiety. It is a common symptom, and not just limited to accute anxiety or even panic disorder.

GAD, or even gardern variety stress can cause temporary memory loss. From what I understand, temporary loss is normal. There is cause for concern only when the recall of something (that should be easy to remember/familiar data) is permantely lost.

I goofed and recited my cell phone number incorrectly the other day, I just couldn't get the last two numbers right. I knew what I had said was wrong, but I had to relax, think about it for a minute, then call back with the right number...how embarassing! blush


I hope that this helps put your mind at ease. I know also that some people suffer 'Fibro-fog' when dealing with this disorder. Have you checked out our Fibro furum? Please feel free to post here and there, as you will find great information and support both places! wink


Take care,
Scaredy Cat

Posted 4/6/2011 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
When I was on Xanax for anxiety, my memory was awful.  It did get a bit better off of the meds.  Anxiety for me made my mind splinter into a thousand directions, I could never really focus very well but do not recall my memory being that bad but maybe it was.

Gem

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