I am still 30. I have been struggling this past year with an issue that I believe was triggered by my very first anxiety I had at work in 2011. I was high stressed due to a new job ( I still work at same job ) and went home early because of an attack. Well since then I noticed a decline in my memory bank and I feel that I have been slowly losing words from my bank. To this day I have difficulties remembering words while having a convo and I am having alot of difficulties forming sentences and putting my thoughts into words. This has caused me some issues at work. I hit road blocks when trying to explain myself and this happens even when I talk to myself and or i am thinking.
I miss the old days when I could have a convo and just ramble on but can't seem to be able to anymore which I'm sure makes a few people relieved. I do have social Anxiety's and possible disorders but I am unsure if what's happening has any relation to that. There are times when I am talking that I feel pressure in the back of my head and neck and I feel pressure also behind my eyes and it causes me discomfort. I have other symptoms but this is a start.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Do you know the cause ?
Can it be reversed ?
I like to read so do you recommend any books on this topic ?
Hey you, yes I have and had the head pressure and neck pressure and tension it feels scary I also get headaches and other weird head sensations
First and for most I feel your pain. I'm running into the same issues with memories and try to explain my self when people don't get what you are going thru. Let's ask our self a question you had a panic attack or anxiety earthier doesn't matter . why because your giving yourself the ok to expect this.know ask your self how did you know that's what it was,even if a doctor tells you this is what it is. I ask this question not for you to get mad,but for you to get back to that state of mind that sent you into a panic attack or anxiety and find out why that caused you to release cortisol a stress hormone,that induces anxiety or panic attack. Because I assure one thing it not you people really have a hard time understanding people who react differently than them, they can't fit in your shoe. Can we control this issue we have YES but you can't stop it its your way of dealing with uncomfortable situation it's natural. By really finding what triggers it is key to healing. Yes I struggle and it's bad at time I stop at that point and say why what just happened to me, I'm not excepting this and then take 10 deep breaths thru nose holding each one for 8 second then deep exhale thru mouth in thru the nose. This is how you will break the pattern of our issue and that is key. Please don't think that I don't feel your pain just trying to give you a different way than drugs the doctor want us on which only masks the issue,exercises and eat correct will help a lot.
Dvaid, I am sure I have a chemical imbalance of some sort although I have never seeked professional help or been diagnosed. My main concern at this point is pinpointing the cause of my memory loss and problems with words and speaking. Its become my #1 problem even more then the anxiety itself. If I find out its caused by anxiety then I will be that much closer to an answer or solution. Thanks