Could this be my anxiety?

Hello all,

Three years ago I had an episode so bad I was hospitalized. I was diagnosed w major depressive disorder and anxiety.

Since going back to work I have noticed I am extremely mistake prone w tasks and learn a bit slower than before. Anyone experience this? I can only chalk it up to the anxiety or depression.

Thanks so much
FitGirl

I answered this in another post but the same is true. If you are taking any drugs it is possible that they are the cause of your problem.

Hi,

I have anxiety, and I can confirm that it does take quite a tall on your daily functioning including things such as forgetfulness, absent-mindedness, slow learning, inability to focus and being slow. This is very disturbing to me personally because it feels I'm losing a part of myself, a part that allowed to function normally.

-stuck

Thank you for sharing, that help me a lot!
And I understand what you mean when you say you feel like your losing a part of yourself. I get it!

I'm experiencing this right now, and it's really scaring me.

It IS very scary! I have to work twice as hard at work to do what I used to be able to do with ease. I hate it and am trying to get more of an understand of what is happening to me.

I understand what your feeling

Yes I experienced this. Most of my anxiety is related to work (lucky me) so whenever I'm feeling anxious at work I will easily forget things, make mistakes, or not fully grasp a task I need to do, for example I once had someone ask me a question and I didn't fully focus on the question they asked because I was feeling so anxious so I totally had a brain fart right in front of them.
It's more embarrassing than scary for me. It makes me feel like I'm stupid or something sometimes, but I just remind myself it's the anxiety.

Neurologists have proven that anxiety, depression, etc, can physically alter our brain structure and functioning. This is not just "our imagination". The good news is that this can be reversed. The brain can be healed by good mental health practices and habits...try googling "neuroplasticity". It's a positive approach for those of us with these issues.

Thank you! I will look that up, I certainly need it!