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Are these 'just' anxiety symptoms or something more sinister?

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OddFeeling · 20/07/2019 01:04

In the past week or so I've been forgetting basic things like I will check my emails for example then almost immediately after not be sure if I've just checked them or not and repeat the process. Yesterday I was putting some snacks away in the cupboard that I had just bought and then I looked in the cupboard again a minute or two later and thought someone else must have bought them because I had forgotten I'd just put them away myself, before then realising it was me. A few colleagues have also pointed out in conversations lately I've said the wrong word, for example I was setting up my new phone and said 'screen remover' rather than 'sim remover'.

I also have had this near-constant weird feeling, it's hard to describe it exactly but I just feel weird and fuzzy almost compared to how I usually feel, like my memory is suddenly terrible and I'm not really absorbing any information.

I keep thinking the worst, that I must be getting early onset dementia or some kind of other serious disease, it's horrible. I'm 26 so this is obviously unlikely but I keep thinking about it.

I also hit my head a few months ago then fell to the ground, looking back I think I may have had a mild concussion but I let it go untreated at the time as I did not fall unconscious or have any pain, memory issues etc. at the time and was intoxicated.

I'm sick of feeling like this and just want to be back to my old self again. I'm not seeking medical advice, just want to know if anyone has experienced anything like this. Sad

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TheoriginalLEM · 20/07/2019 01:17

I have anxiety and it often affects my memory and recall. At my most anxious I can't even figure out how to load the dishwasher, or "that thing you put the dishes in" as I'll often get my words muddled.

CrazySandy · 20/07/2019 01:26

Have you been to the doctor about it? Head trauma always needs to be taken seriously. I think you should get it checked out in case there is a link.

But yes, anxiety can cause similar symptoms, as can depression or simply a lack of sleep.

OddFeeling · 20/07/2019 01:29

I had an MRI about a month after the original injury and that was clear apparently but no, I haven't discussed these symptoms with my GP as they're pretty new (within the last week or two) even though I hit my head nearly three months ago.

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CrazySandy · 20/07/2019 01:49

That's good about the MRI. It might be worth talking to your GP if the symptoms persist, because anxiety or no, you could use some help with it. Just try not to panic about dementia - as you say, there are far more likely causes! I hope you're feeling back to normal soon. Flowers

Rachelover40 · 20/07/2019 02:07

If you were concussed your symptoms are quite usual. They gradually get better and go eventually but are worrying while you're having them. Worrying is anxiety! Please be reassured and stop thinking it might be something worse.

Limensoda · 20/07/2019 09:05

You can't work it out yourself. You really do need to discuss with your doctor. It could be anxiety but the doctor will know best whether you need blood tests to rule out anything else.
It could be something minor so don't assume it will be something really bad.

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