Over two years ago, I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder after I had my first panic attack. I've since learned to control the full blown anxiety attacks for the most part (haven't had one in about a year) but I'm still generally anxious and worrisome. However I do not take any medication.
Recently, I haven't been sleeping. At first, I thought it was because my husband started working nightshift leaving me home alone with 2 children and sleeping alone. However, I've noticed that even when he's not working, I can't sleep. Not even if he's in the bed with me. I can't make myself go to bed til the early morning hours. Then I wake up frequently finding it hard to go back to sleep. I've even taken Zz quil, and it doesn't help.
The most troubling thing about all of this is the memory loss. I've always been a little absent minded :losing my keys and other typical things. But This morning I put my phone in the washing machine and couldn't remember where it was. A few months ago I left it in the refrigerator. The majority of the time, when I first wake up, I feel like my memory has been completely erased. It takes me a second to remember my own name. .. it's terrifying. My husband has taken notice, but he tries to be reassuring. He says it's just because I'm not sleeping and I worry too much, but I can't help but feel kinda scared. It seems like it only gets worse I have no energy and I can't bring myself to do things that I love to do. I feel like I'm not only losing control of my mind and body, but my life as well. Is this anxiety? What do I do?
Hi, I think the best thing to do is see your gp, all the time this is happening you will be thinking the worst case scenario,and it could be that your simply exhausted,and your anxiety is making it worse,all the things you've mentioned are typical of anxiety, don't be afraid, go and see your gp and by doing so you will get whatever help you need, even if it's just to voice your concerns with a professional x
Just me
I have depression and Anxiety with a congenital disability, I was given Dementia tests over a five or six week period and it all came back as a Congenital Short Term Memory Defect. I have been using my mid term memory now to store short term memories and I have been able to pass a Marine Radio Course, Theory and part Marine Powerboat Course, I am awaiting the last day of that course.
It all was very hard, my medications and Opiates I need to take has caused me problems and my age adds onto my problems, I am 67 years old in three months time.
Many normal people as they reach middle age do the same things like putting your phone in the fridge as you do, so if you are arriving into your middle age it could just be that, If you are very concerned see your Doctor and confirm what is causing your condition. My wife is reaching sixty and She is as bright as a button, she does the same things as you as do many of our friends of the same age or older, we all find it very querky.
Let us know how you get on, if yu have a great deal on your mind that can cause the same
BOB
Although I don't have problems with sleeping (to be honest sleep is my only escape from anxiety and depression) but I can totally relate to not being able to do anything. I just don't feel I have the energy to do day to day activities. And like you I have two children and I feel like I'm letting them down and not being the type of mother that I want to be. I also don't want my kids to pick up on my behaviour. I also battle with memory loss and have done since I was 15. There's so much of my life that I can't remember. Reading about your problems has made me feel slightly better in knowing I'm not the only one who has these issues. But I really wish the best for you x