Depression symptoms memory loss
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However, more importantly, since your memory loss may or may not be related to the Celexa, it could be that your memory loss is due to something else.
Plz let your Doc know about your memory loss before thinking about quitting Celexa cold turkey.
Example: your memory problems could be from your actual Depression not being taken care of.
When I had my 1st Major Depression, I had a form of memory loss problem, and that was BEFORE I took any meds.
I am in a "depression class" (thanks Kaiser), and they say memory loss is very common with depression. With all the physical problems & meds to deal with them, who wouldn't be depressed?????
I started on anti-depressants after 3 years sober, still very very depressed. It helps for a while, then stopped. I realize my entire life I have been depressed, and now have Fibromyalgia, and take Wellbutrin for that.
No question to me that depression itself is the main culprit for memory loss or just difficulties bringing to the front things you know well. Just can't spit 'em out.
Don't forget the benefits of memory loss either!! You only need to buy one movie CD!!!
Is it possible you have become more depressed? Depression seems to have a big impact on memory. Have you recently changed your dose of antidepressant or other meds? If you can't remember your childhood and you could before then it seems maybe more than medication. It sounds like you need to get an MRI or CT scan of the head to make sure nothing is wrong. You may want to see a neurologist but your family practise doc might be able to get started with some of the neurological tests.
I have documented short-term memory loss plus bouts of depression.(no meds for depression) Lately I have been experiencing extreme sleeplessness. Who/where do I start for these? Are they all related? My GP? Neuro? Psych? A sleep clinic?
It like many other anti depressents have side effects to include a chance of memory loss but you have to weigh the therapeutic benefits of the medicine against the symptoms of your depression. Also depression itself can cause memory loss and I know for a fact and personal experience that it lowers your concentration which, to me, is one of the worst parts about being depressed.
After various doctor visits, therapy, antidepressants and antianxiety meds, work-up at Stanford, etc., I am still having the same level of memory loss, although the depression has finally begun to weaken some. They call the memory loss Pseudodementia (believe me, there's nothing pseudo about it). It's difficult to find much information about it. Does anyone have personal experience with it?
am taking abilify 8 years and suffer fom random memory loss, also have experienced uncontrollable shivering . Have major problems with the psychiatrist as they simply state no other patient has experienced those symptoms. The memory loss is fustrating/social embaressing but the 'shivering' is actually very scarey. Also keep waking up at night...4 or 5 am .Am seeking info/contact with other persons who may experience the same. Am 48 years old female.
I also, several years ago, had maintenance ECT for 18 months and after that I had 9 months with zero symptoms. The only real side effect is memory loss. Some people have little while other have more. I am very lucky and have minimal memory loss and can usually recall events/things when reminded.
When you start ECT you usually have it 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Most people stop ECT then.
Although mild memory loss can happen to anyone due to lack of sleep, anxiety, depression and so on, in your case as your memory loss is getting worse since your 8th grade and the fact that you had been diagnosed as having Lyme disease, you need help and further investigation.
Best wishes.
- Unintentional weight loss, muscle wasting
- Inconsistent bowel movements (changes from color to mass [solid, loss])
- Facial outbreaks (pimples mostly on the jawline and the corner of the mouth)
It would be great if anyone in this forum can help list down diseases that could cause this.
Dealing with her dad leaving the home, living in a womens center and now having a new father figure. Depression also runs in the family. I am wondering if she has some depression, she has memory loss. She cant remember things short term. I have asked her to get me things and then 5 minutes later she cant remember what i asked her.. i know this is one of the symptoms of depression because i have the same problem and i am diagnosed with deppression.
Hi! I am in the process of having more tests done, but it seems my docs don't even know which direction to LOOK. I am a 35yr old female, w/ history of migraine w/ aura & several episodes of "complicated migraine". 2-3 months ago, I had an episode that they can only assume was a complicated migraine (MRI & EEGs were normal). The severity of the episode improved over 24-48hrs...
Have you been diagnosed with depression also? Many times depression and anxiety go hand in hand. I'm asking because yes, anxiety can cause some memory problems but depression can make it even worse. I see that you have OCD and that can also cause memory problems because you can become so focused on one thing. Are you seeing a Dr right now for your anxiety and OCD? Are you on any meds. Sorry for all the questions but the more info we have the better we can help.
my stepfather has several various symptons which lead to him having seizures even when he's just taken his meds. They leave him with memory loss for the episodes, clammy skin and he turns into "Mr. Plastic Man" and very incoherent for the duration of his seizure. He sleeps most of the day and through the night, has had several operations on his ears and eardrums. He has suffered rapid weight loss and loss of appetite.
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