Memory Loss

BunnySlippers · 02-09-2005, 12:50 PM

Hi,

I dont really know how to describe this. There are times where I get so depressed that I cant remember what I said or did in any previous conversations and when i replay situations back in my head they are all distorted.

I just lost my boyfriend because of this, accused of lying, but I honestly dont remember what I say at times, and I described this to him but he just laughed at me.

I just feel so alone and scared of getting into ANY relationships because of this.

I dont want to be labeled a liar....

Has anyone had memory loss due to depression? Do you have any articles on this?

Feeling a bit distored myself, just feel like my mind is dying. Please help.

TickledPink · 02-09-2005, 02:03 PM

First of all! Hi, I see your a fellow Canadian

Are you on ANY type of meds???

I am taking a drug called cloneazapam and I sometimes forget things but that is kinda normal on that drug.

Have you spoken to a doctor about this? Does it seem to just happen when you are depressed or all the time?

hopeless · 02-10-2005, 03:39 PM

My short term memory has become bad of the last couple years. But I've also had situations where I'm really upset/depressed and I say things that I don't remember later. Sometimes I don't even know why I said it because it's not something I really believe. It was hard...I never really knew where my mind was. My bf at the time was tolerant, though he did find it very difficult to be around me sometimes. I know what a strain depression can put on a relationship.

Hm...so, 3 depressed Canadians, eh?

BunnySlippers · 02-10-2005, 06:01 PM

TickledPink - Hi TickledPink, yes, i'm on a couple of meds, for pain relief. When I do forget things i've said or done then they were when I was depressed..........which for the past couple of months has been quite frequently almost daily.

It seems that it was too much to cope with for him.

hopeless - I'm in the exact same boat. I tried to make him understand but he didnt. I'm very scared of getting into a relationship in the future if this is what I have to look forward too.

I really thought this person was "the one" .

I dont want to keep losing relationships because of this but how do you tell someone you are involved with about PCOS and depression and all the other lovely things that come along with it?

lol yeah its a banner year for Canadians

hopeless · 02-10-2005, 06:14 PM

Hm...I think everything happens for a reason. Maybe you're not still together because there's someone better out there for you. Or maybe you need the time alone.

Either way, we're here for ya!

dachshundqueen · 02-10-2005, 06:23 PM

When I was severely depressed I had a lot of problems with memory, both long and short term. I had pretty much blocked out large portions of 2 or 3 years of my teen years AND my short term memory was horrendous. I'd forget everything. Part of it was the brain chemistry problems which were corrected with meds over a 2 year period and counseling. I would say that if you are getting treated for severe depression ask your doc if you are doing the right combination of therapy in terms of either talk or talk and medicated.

Sorry to hear that your bf wasn't as understanding as he could/should have been, but that just opens the door up for a better man to come along!

Re: Telling your significant other about PCOS and depression - if you really feel or fear that this person will take it horrendously, I would just give out little bits and feel them out for a reaction. But then again, if you don't feel totally comfy with them anyways, maybe it isn't the right person for you.

GL HTH

Liz

BunnySlippers · 02-10-2005, 06:47 PM

Thanks hopeless & Liz. You are both so very right, there is another person out there for me.......sometimes it just feels so bleak. I'm in no rush thats for sure lol

I will take your advice Liz and talk with the doc at my next appt.

Cysters is awesome. Wish I could give you guys big hugs

hopeless · 02-11-2005, 05:28 AM

I really believe that there's a reason you're not together. Same as I believe there's a reason my ex and I split up....because there's some stuff you have to do alone. And I'm SO thankful it happened, or I wouldn't be who I am now.

I love your nickname, by the way. I have 2 bunnies....but they're not going to be slippers!