Posted by KimberlyDi on August 6, 2003, at 9:34:20
In reply to Short term memory loss??, posted by Helaine on August 5, 2003, at 20:45:20
I'm not sure if the short term memory problem goes away. I don't worry about it, but maybe only because I've forgotten that I've forgotten anything. Try keeping a small notepad to scripple important things down and most of us need a little black book of phone numbers & names anyways.
I know that when my heart races, I make it worse by having a panic attack because I'm afraid I'm going to have a panic attack. Self-fulfilling prophecy <~ forgot how to spell that! haha. I count backwards from 100 to distract myself and calm down.Good luck!
KDi in Texas> Day 15 on 37.5 mg of effexor XR. I seem to feel like I am in a fog some of the time. But, what really concerns me is I seem to forget such obvious things for a few minutes. Like, peoples names that I have known for many years..phone numbers,simple words ect..it does come back to me after less then 3 min (but it frightens me and it feels like an eternity. My son told me where is was going and that scared me the most because I forget where he said he would be. But, as I said it came back in just a few minutes.At times I also feel anxious and the hot flashes makes me more anxious because my heart starts to race. Is this commom(especially the memory loss)? I am hoping the SE are going to pass!! I would appreciate any one that may have had experience with this or may know someone that has ...please let me know .
> Thank you,
> Helaine
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