Posted by yxibow on September 12, 2008, at 2:48:49
In reply to Forgetfulness / concentration issues, posted by Angela2 on September 11, 2008, at 9:31:09
> I'm 25. A lot of times, I have minor forgetful moments like I'll go into a room to get something and forget what I wanted. When I am in conversation with people, a lot of times I will think of something to say but then forget what it was I was going to say.
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> I don't know why this happens. My pdoc told me it is not because of my medication. I am taking zyprexa, abilify, lexapro, and ativan.
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> She said it could be disorganized thoughts due to schizoaffective disorder.
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> Has this happened to anyone else? If so, do you know WHAT CAUSED it?
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> Thank you!
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> Angela2
I would agree to a certain extent that is just human nature too -- something in you may amplify it, you would have to have one of the standard neuro-psychiatric test, which is subjective and your psychiatrist should be able to be able to do it. Has various things to do with awareness and memory retention.
I could disagree with your psychiatrist, but that is really between the two of you.For example -- how long have you been taking lexapro (there is word loss in SSRIs for some people) ?
And how long have you been taking ativan (benzodiazepines are amnesic)?
She obviously has observed you much longer than the window of this conversation so it would be in her judgment from analysis of body language and a whole host of different things, hopefully, if she is thorough, that would determine this.-- best wishes
Jay
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