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Anika

2y ago

PTSD and Severe Memory Loss: Anyone Else?

Does anyone else’s PTSD cause them more severe memory loss and distractibility? I also have ADHD and it feels like it’s dialed to 100 after the event that caused the PTSD. I am in the process of going to therapy for it but in between sessions I feel like I need to do something, anything to help me be less forgetful daily.

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QuinnS

2y ago

Yup! I process things out loud so I can hear it and maybe remember it better. Have grace with yourself when you do forget, it’s not your fault
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edenannes

2y ago

Absolutely, I'm glad I'm not the only one. I already have memory problems due to depressive disorder and dissociation, and ptsd has made them 10x worse
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Sedo

2y ago

I have c-ptsd and TBI. It effects my memory and ability to focus greatly.
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Speedyk

2y ago

I feel the exact same way
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ProjectSys

2y ago

yes! my memory loss includes most all of my childhood, but isnt limited to that with day to day life being forgotten when the day's over
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Chumky

2y ago

Jesús i never related to a question so much in my life.
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Mikey.2

2y ago

Yes I've been there I usually ask my close friends to remind me what we were talking about, and my aunt recommended journaling to remember the day.
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AeL

2y ago

I can barely remember my childhood (verbally abusive dad) and still have issues remembering anything these days, especially in a situation with authoritative people. I also will definitely completely zone out into a fog of imaging what he could yell at me about, especially when I’m stressed
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HottyMcThotty

2y ago

Me too. Once I’ve dissociated, I can’t focus to save my life. And then I feel guilty and worry about how others are perceiving me, which just makes my anxiety skyrocket 😅
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Anika

2y ago

You aren’t alone! I’m right there with ya
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opposum

2y ago

absolutely!!! i was really worried about this, but your post made me feel less alone. thank you!! ❤️
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Kyler

2y ago

Yes !

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