Mind is fuzzy, poor memory

Have you tried carrying a notebook and calender and writing down important things, dates, events, etc? Whenever I feel a little fuzzy or unable to concentrate I first make sure I took my anxierty/depression meds for the day (haha, but it really does affect my memory) and then I look at my calender, write down things, even minor things like having to copy a paper and mail it out or remember to call work to get my schedule.

If you feel you should get it checked out, then I would def recommend it. But you might also want to try streamlining and organizing your life if you haven't done so in the past.

Thanks for your input!

I'm new here but have you tried taking Omega 3-6-9's? They're cheap nutritional supplements that seem to work well for me when I get into that brain fog. A straight dose of Cod Liver Oil works well by itself, also a very inexpensive rememdy for memory enhancement.

i too have the same problem,up to the extent of becoming stupid not to remember important things,i'll follow these sugestions,thank you so so much.

I think you have Selective Alzheimer's.

Don't worry I have it too.

My doc told me mine was stress related and then told me that I need to focus when people tell me things. I tend to wander in my thoughts. LOL he said I have to much going on in my head. I worry while I should be listening. This was after he ruled out everything else of course.

We started a sleeping and exercise program and now that I don't feel so stressed out my memory and thought processes are back with a vengeance.

That's cute, "Selective Alzheimers", never heard of that one before. What kind of sleeping/exercises are you doing with success? I just get so frustrated with myself, when it happens, I think I have anxiety too, even though I don't like to admit that. But I think I have alot of anxiety going on in my head, I think way too much!! I can't tell you the times I've heard people say that to me.

Thanks for the input,

Shhnack

I keep a little notebook with me, or put notes on my PDA.

Every now and then, I read through my notes to keep the information fresh in my mind.

I also agree that when I am eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and am exercising regularly, my memory seems to be better.

I had the same problem. But I sort of knew what I needed. For me, I was not brain stimulated enough. At work, I forgot all the information. It affected me pretty bad. Like you, I am a deep thinker, always thinking, possibly even stressed but didn't know it. When I tried to read, I had a hard time registering information. I knew I had to do some brain excercises so I started attending community college. Just one semester of academic stimulant has helped me with my memory. I had terrible short term memory. I also started walking, taking deep breaths to put oxygen in my brain. I started writing down my appts, every little thing. I will set my alarm notification on my Palm centro 1 month ahead to remind 2 time a week. It takes that much amount of time to be reminded so it can finally go through my long term memory. THe more I did this, the better I became. I am still working on it but I can feel the difference. I am beginning to focus more and more on tasks. Suggested vitamins might help too. I will look into the Omega 3-6-9-s and cod liver. THanks to those who posted this. Hope this helps.

Lia6541

That's cute, "Selective Alzheimers", never heard of that one before. What kind of sleeping/exercises are you doing with success? I just get so frustrated with myself, when it happens, I think I have anxiety too, even though I don't like to admit that. But I think I have alot of anxiety going on in my head, I think way too much!! I can't tell you the times I've heard people say that to me.

Thanks for the input,

Shhnack

I came up with Selective Alzheimers all on my own. I am most proud of it!

Talk with your doc first, he/she will tell you what is best for you. Mine was different because my stress gave me IBS. ew.

But it came down to 45 minutes 3 days a week. The other 4 days though I have to do 15 minutes. Nothing to hard, the 15 minutes just a lite walk, I used to play soccer in middle school so my 45 ones are playing soccer. It gives me more energy. I noticed that when I lack energy I just can't think straight or remember anything. Which is where the sleep comes in. I sleep when I can but I have to take naps. HAVE TO. He said one of the problems with some nurses is they talk out their stress/anxiety but what they don't realize is that its physical too, so "work-out" your problems. But that is what worked for me. Again talk with your doc before you do any of it, your situation might be different.