this isn't about myself but I have a tendency to over think things and worry about my family members health as well my mum is really struggling with struggling with the lock down , she has just been made redundant and her mother died a few years ago so she has a lot going on. shes not really been eating or sleeping because of this she told me today that she tried using the remote as a phone today ! and little things she says keep worrying me now I'm concerned she has the early onset of dementia!!! shes 60 years old and in good health can anxiety / depression cause confusion/ memory loss ? shes never had mental health problems before but I'm pretty sure she does currently and I'm worried
Yes, it can. But what types of medication is she on? I would look at the side affects of any medication she is on prior to blaming the anxiety. The symptoms you describe really sound more like side affects from a medication. Could you list any anti anxiety, anti depressants she may be on, i will be able to take a more educated guess if i know the meds she is on.
she isn’t currently on any medication for anxiety or depression but she does take medication for her bones due to having osteoarthritis