Since I have returned to work after having my 2nd child, I have found I have a real mental block for names. I cannot recall names of acquaintances and colleagues - to the point that I have found myself continually saying to friends, colleagues and subordinates that I still have 'baby brain'. However, my DS is now 21 months, and has been pretty much sleeping through the night since 6 months, so I can't blame it on lack of sleep.
Having also previously been a very articulate person, I also find myself struggling for appropriate words - when I am in meetings at work, I feel that my speech is stilted, as I try to search for the right word. I also find that I often lose the thread of my thought, half way through a sentence. I am usually able to cover with a bit of honesty & comedy.
However, I am really beginning to worry whether this is the start of something more sinister, some form of dementia or alzheimers?
Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Am I worrying unecessarily or should I be talking to my GP?
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention.
Mental health
When does a mental block become cause of concern?
6 replies
TheYearOfTheCat · 12/02/2009 00:13
OP posts:
larahusky ·
12/02/2009 00:32
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.