Huge Problems With Memory. It's Scaring Me.

[AzureMind]

I dunno HOW I'd remember certain things without my phone, or sticky notes ,or some kind of means to record/remember data. Sometimes I can access data well, and at other times, it's like with memories for instance, there's a 'jam' in my brain and then a 'system error' message...Like I try to remember, but I can't...I'm thinking I just need a calmer environment of my own making.

 

[Tinyflame]

Yes AzureMind, like a BSOD ('Blue Screen of Death').

 

[AzureMind]

Yes AzureMind, like a BSOD ('Blue Screen of Death').​

EXACTLY Junebug! :laugh: I really think my CPU/processor is short a few ALU's some days. I've noticed that it's just gotten harder to really understand/process data coming to me at times because I'm so damned spacey...I've heard that taking fishoil/omega 3 supplements can help with memory, but considering the fact that this isn't caused by anything organic, can fishoil supplements do the trick?

 

[LawPhotos]

I've heard that taking fishoil/omega 3 supplements can help with memory, but considering the fact that this isn't caused by anything organic, can fishoil supplements do the trick?

No lie, awhile back I bought a special vitamin designed to enhance memory.............but I kept forgetting to take it!!!!

 

[nimkekaa]

Too funny LawPhotos.

B12 is also linked with memory. Stress can deplete B vitimins and I have been out of my B12 for a while. I just picked some up today so hopefully it will help. But I know my memory issues are not all because of physical health.

 

[gms1976]

Hi,
I take Omega 3 (High potency by Minami), tons of vits and DHEA which really helps. That and I have notepads, pens, dry erase boards and such scattered around my house and in my purse and car. I live by sticky notes at work and use my email calendar alerts to remind me of things. I write things on my hand. Ask your doc to get your DHEA tested as it's produced by the adrenals and with PTSD the adrenals run 24/7 with PTSD. Mine was low.

G

 

[circe47]

Nimkekaa,

I am right there with you on this one. Just the other day I used our truck and backed into my sister's car, which was parked blocking the driveway where the truck is parked. Who walks past and misses an entire car? It isn't as if it's a packet of peanuts, is it....?:D Or, I'll go outside and forget the dog is at my heels and shut the door in her face, then go looking for her. Keys are always a problem, so is remembering doctor's appointments, as well as what I'm searching in the fridge for.

What was really scary was trying to find the gear shift display on the car dashboard. I kept looking right at it and literally could not understand what I was seeing. I have been driving for 30 years and never had that happen.

 

[seacarrot]

I'm about to get help with my memory problems as they are really affecting my work - getting reports signed off by the boss - then giving them to him again to sign off when he already had, completely forgetting about reports I had already done and not even remembering once reminded, forgetting important conversations at work then trying to have the exact same conversation again... it's getting ridiculous. I can't follow complex conversations anymore and I don't seem to be able to retain things temporarily e.g. looking up a date for something and writing it in my diary - I have to check it several times before I get it right. It's really bad.

I'm wondering if I should tell my boss about the PTSD and memory problems, but I'm really worried I'll lose my job. But then if I don't tell him, I'm worried I'd lose it anyway. I'm getting along with meticulous note taking, but it's getting a little unmanageable.

I'm waiting for my first appointment with a specialist - does anyone know how long these memory problems can last? Can it be a matter of months, or could it be years? How long can this go on for? Could it get worse?? It seems to have got a lot worse over the last few months. It's really getting me down as I love my job and don't want to lose it.

Seems like there are lots of us going through similar things with our memories, it really is scary, but good to know others are in the same boat. Any advice or experiences on whether to tell your employer would be really appreciated.

Many thanks

 

[seacarrot]

Here's another example of my memory problems - I signed up for a new mobile phone contract and promptly lost my new sim card. When I called up to get a replacement I couldn't remember what type of contract I'd signed up for, whether I'd set up a direct debit, or even my address to send the replacement to. I ended up crying down the phone! The poor guy on the other end. I think this was the first time I realised this is a problem and not just me being forgetful.

 

[nimkekaa]

Well the B12 has helped my memory a little but it has helped my energy level tons.

It's so scary when you can't count on your memory and I feel so silly when I forget stupid things. I have locked my keys in the car so many times it's not funny.

As for what to tell your employer Seacarrot I don't know. I can see how it could be helpful or hurtful either way.

 

[gms1976]

Why is it that I have a memory like a sewer and yet, when something horrible triggers me, I remember it with all clarity for days afterwards and it's intrusive and I can't stop it and it triggers me over and over again until it eventually fades. I'm royally fed up with PTSD tonight. I am just seriously done!

 

[nimkekaa]

Hugs for you if you want them GMS.