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Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse
I was honestly scared I was developing dementia, but I've had two psychiatrists tell me that my memory issues are due to repeated bipolar episodes combined with meds. I feel better knowing it's NOT dementia, but the other isn't modifiable either---I can't fix the bipolar, and I can't stop taking meds. Phooey!
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I felt this way too. It would make my daughters life more burdensome. I hope it is due to MI and meds. However, my mindlessness can last a long time. Currently, even though I am depressed, I can remember a large part of my past now. I even can remember names. I am using words that I forgot existed. All of this is very unusual. I have gone through large parts of my life with not remembering all of the above. But still my absent mindedness is in full force. Sounds like early onset dementia. I suspect this is not the case. I still need to be evaluated for this by my pdoc.