Checking in. I’m doing okay. I am going through a period of breakthroughs in regards to my depression and anxiety. I’m grateful and ready to move forward.

I asked my pdoc several times about my memory problems at the age of 51. He always said once we got my mood stable then we’d address it. I listened to a talk last night based on research from neuroscientists that chronic stress, anxiety, panic and fear can damage the hippocampus where memories are stored. It can make the memories very difficult to access. Finally, an answer! I’m going to research further on how to stop the decline and reverse the damage that I can. My short term memory is great. Long term is sometimes sketchy. It really helped my daughter feel better because I couldn’t remember special events and that hurt her.

My daughter comes home Tuesday for the summer (I’ve probably already mentioned that). Counting down the days. Working hard to get everything ready.

Warm wishes and hugs to all.