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Originally Posted by bpcyclist
I'm with Christina. It's all over the map. I remember almost none of my childhood.School stuff was always easy to memorize, for some reason. I don't know why. Long time ago, though.
I remember a lot of my most painful things exquisitely, sadly.
My short-term memory has gotten much worse in recent years. It is terrible now. Just terrible.
I don't want to upset or trigger anyone, but there is some worrisome recent research that some of the medications we at times take do increase dementia risk--a lot. It is still early days in all this, but it is a concern for me, since I suspect I have been on one of the culprits for more than ten years. Nothing to do about it now. And besides, what are folks like us supposed to do? Not take meds? That works for some of us, but I tried it once and it was a catastrophe. Not ever an option for me.
Besides, I am on tons of stuff and still psychotic!!!
Hugs and love!! Enjoy it while you got it. Life is short. Go for a walk. Look at some flowers. Tell someone you love them. Write a note or letter. Today. This whole big thing is all just a loan, anyway.
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Do you think your short-term memory might be affected more by meds you are taking at the time, as opposed to memory changes caused by past med use? Maybe both? I know it can be difficult to know; yet, sometimes we can see fluctuations as we change meds.
I took lithium for just several months and I was "lost" when I was on it. Short-term memory was zilch. It was horrible. I know it is different for everyone.
As for the potential long-term effects of benzos, I had been on a benzo for over 30 years (daily). I find the research a bit concerning; yet, I also know there aren't many other choices, as I have many med allergies, so many of the alternatives now used in place of benzos are not an option.
it's very interesting to me that after 30 years of daily use of a benzo, I felt zero withdrawal upon stopping the med. It was very surprising. I realize it is unusual. I was very fortunate. My pdoc could not believe it.
I hope things get easier for you.
