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Broken_Bridges72
Broken_Bridges72

I am having trouble recalling names and people from my past.


I decided to start a facebook page so that I can join and talk to other women with the same medical issue I have.  I also realized I need more interest and to do things I enjoy doing.  I use to love to hike and camp, loved flowers and gardening and I realize, I have literally stopped doing everything. The depression I've gone through has just literally consumed me.  The bad relationship I broke out of still consumes me...how can you love someone so much and hate them with all your heart at the same time?  I realize i need to make time to do things I enjoy even if roommate doesnt want to do them with me.  Itstough.



Andromeda8
Andromeda8
I think the loss of memory and depression arises from the drop of estrogen that occurs in menopause and perimenopause. Perhaps hormonal replacement may help you with your symptoms, if HRT is suitable in persons with no familial history of cancer.
caring2018
caring2018
Sounds like you are on a good self-journey. I struggled with depression for years. I have had times I was doing really well. Actually went several years with no spiraling. However, then I was spiraling every month and realized it was due to my hormones. After starting B6 supplement, continuing my medication, which has helped, I decided to go on a self-journey to learn to know who I am and become aware of what I like and my needs. I have been working on not comparing myself to others and to remind myself that I am made just the way God wanted me to be. I have learned to really love myself and have made a list of my good qualities. I try to focus on them and if any negative thought comes my way, I let go of them and replace them with my good qualities from the list I made. I am excited for your journey. If you ever need someone to talk to please feel free to pm. I will be praying for you. Hugs and God Bless
caring2018
caring2018
How are things going? I have been praying for you. Hugs
HorseCar
HorseCar
How are you doing now? I hope you are alright now and have found a solution to some of your memory issues. I know it might be tough, but I think improving your memory through exercise is possible.
My parents developed dementia rather early, and I am afraid something like this will happen to me too. I want to be aware of my health, so I take the https://memtrax.com/about test every half a year and do mental gymnastics. It is hard to fight memory problems, but I hope it’s possible because I have no other way. There is no cure for this except for exercising.