Experiencing memory problems in mid 30s

[Lena007]

Hello lovely people. I thought I'll post here to get some advice.

I'm mid 30s and started to have problems with memory, with learning and remembering things.
I'm healthy in general, not on any medications, take some multivitamins. Excercise regurarly and lead an active lifestyle. No addictions.

For the last 15 years I have been living in UK ( English isn't my first language). I have worked all this time, I have done a degree and further professional qualifications.
Two years ago I've finished a relationship which left me with anxiety, depression and PTSD. At the time I was having a therapy but it was a first time when I experienced problems with memory. I was withdrawn, a walking shell of me. Didn't pay attention to a lot of stuff, was concentrated on surviving and getting better. Was working in the same role for 5 years (accounting) so just plodded along. I knew it was just too much stress and it will pass.

I got over it all, finished therapy and started feeling back like myself.

I now have a nice life, some stress occasionally but nothing unusual. For the last maybe 6 months the problems with memory came back but this time it is worse than previously. I forget a lot, I don't remember situations, I don't remember what I have said to someone, just as if my brain was in a deep fog, black empty hole full of useless thoughts. I can't concentrate. I had to change jobs and in a new role for 2 months. I really struggle to learn anything, I used to learn really quick. I take notes, I read them trying to remember but I forget. I have starting struggling to communicate at work, struggling to come up with a proper sentence as if I didn't know how. But I do, I should. I have been speaking this language for years, so technically I should, right? It almost feels as if I've forgotten all what I've learned.

I have changed phone settings to switch the blue light completely a few months ago, didn't help.

Anyone has been through something similar or has any suggestions of what could be causing it? What else can I do?

Speak to the Dr. You need a blood test to rule out any treatable causes.
I couldn’t remember my phone number and my way home one day! A blood test revealed something that was easily rectified and things quickly improved.

There are lots of things that can cause this such as
Thyroid issues
Low ferritin
B12/ folate deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency.

I was you, it was a severe B12 deficiency in my case. Have a chat with your GP as the advice above is good

I'm also going to suggest getting your B12 tested, but you need to be off supplements for a few months first to get an accurate result

Thank you. I'll speak to GP tomorrow to see if I can get some tests done for a start. I've really started to get worried there

B12 for my mother too, but it took years (over 3) for the diagnosis. My mum was okder than you, so kept being told that her memory problems were normal aging, which they clearly were not.
Ask to have your B12 levels checked. The damage done can be irreversible.