Memory loss? Can anxiety really cause this??

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Please help.

For the past two days Ive been focused so much on this "memory loss" I feel like its my health anxiety acting up again, but something of course is telling me "What if its something more severe" 

I am a pretty busy body at work, however I got off the phone and had to call them back a few minutes just to confirm what they had said.

I have been noticing the little things I tend to "forget" and its really scarring me.

Could it be I am over analyzing which is making it worse??

I have really bad health anxiety , but I cant seem to shake this off.

I just feel like my brain is stumped. I catch myself listening to how I say certain words, because if I say them wrong I get freaked out. (I have convinced myself I have some disease) I know I shouldnt think this way, last year I had convinced myself I had something and went to get CT SCAN which came back clear, I had ekg which came back clear and so much blood work... smh.

Im just still worried. 

Has this every happened to anyone with anxiety? 

I could really use all the help and comments I could get.

Can anxiety cause memory issues??

Im seriously so depressed now over having anxiety for over a year, I don't know what to do. 

[nh_user_15342]

I would say yes as your mind is on your mind

[nh_user_998356]

Anxiety can definitely cause memory issues.  I always tell people to have a checkup with their doctor for peace of mind.  

I have had anxiety since childhood. It can cause hundreds of symptoms. I’ve had most of them.  It causes memory problems by fogging the brain which is called Depersonalization.  It won’t hurt you but it’s scary.  The brain tries to protect you from the things that causes you anxiety so it blocks them out., including some memory.

You really have to relax your mind every day to stop the memory issues. They get worse when you get anxious over it. 

Go on you tube for great meditations on Anxiety. They totally calm down my mind and body and symptoms.  

Exercise releases good hormones from the brain which help to clear it up. 

Enjoy the simple things in life, Slow Down everything, deep breathing exercise is very helpful!  Counseling can help if you are dealing with stressful events in your life.

Treat yourself good, eat healthy to fight stress, Dont take life too seriously., Do things that make you feel happy.  

Take care! 🌸🌸🌸🙂