Sometimes when I'm in my own house I forget where I am for a few seconds. Things I've done all my life but can't remember how to do them now. I'm 43 and it sucks!

The Fibro fog I thunk is my scariest thing. I hate during a conversation I completely blank out. I am now trying to keep an notebook with me to at least keep a daily should do log. Appointments are my worst I can not ever remember correct times. I hope you get a little relief from this soon.

Peace and Love Fibro Friend!!!

I can walk into the kitchen and forget why I went. I'll go back into the living room and my husband will say where is......... I'll say you know I can't remember, and he gets upset with me. He doesn't understand, I really wish he would go to the Dr. with me and let the Dr. explain what I am going thru but he says he doesn't have time to do that.
Does anyone else have spouses that just don't understand fibro and what we go thru.

Mine is pretty bad even on good days. Last week I left the trunk of the car up all nite. I had gone grocery shopping and just forgot!

I try to see the humor in it when I can. I do things like, load the washer and forget to run it or heat something in the mike and forget about it...it's crazy!

I've been diagnosed for almost 15 years now. Usually my fog is worse in a flare up or if I am just really tired. I understand it can be worrisome. I have forgotten several times that I have something cooking on the stove. So, now whenever I put something on the stove I turn on a timer and keep the timer with me. I use alot of post it notes as reminders. I really think that what you are having is normal for us. At least you are aware of what you have forgotten and can try to have a system for your safety. Don't let it get you discouraged, just make some adjustments. Hang in there....

Leaving notes for myself is the best thing I can do, except for when I forget where I left the note!!

On my flare up days, when I'm the foggiest. I tend to just do nothing. Otherwise, I do keep a normal routine that I've had for 4 years. The hardest time I have is when something or someone throws a wrench in my schedule. I know my family gets upset when I forget things but hopefully the book I'm going to get will help them understand. It's not me just being lazy, it's my FMS and the meds used to treat it. Warm Hugs to all.

Fibro fog is very scary indeed. You should discuss it with your Dr. there might be some vitamins or something you could take to help.

Put everything into your cell phone dates to remember, notes, names numbers when you first know of them. Then on your calendar and make sure to write down your cell phone number on your calender as well, if it is activated in case you misplace it you can call it to find it.

Countr That is great advice! I do that now as i have in the past left the burner on and forgot about it but the fire alarm let me know that time.

Jenalone that is good idea too. make a list or notes of important numbers, meds , names and instructions and pin it to your calendar as well

Have a place for things you need most, ie wallet, keys cell phone etc. and insure you and anyone else puts them back when done
so you will always know where to find them.

I know it's hard to stay focused even doing simple chores try to do one thing at a time.
Hugs

I realize that the fibro fog gets worse during a flare up. I have to remind myself to slow down and take one step at a time. I depend solely on my phone where I keep detailed notes both on my calendar and in an app called springpad. Even notes as simple as my neighbors name b/c sometimes I can stare right at them and not recall their name..

FibroFog just sucks! I quit driving because of it...response time not always good (and I'm only 55). I just don't feel safe behind a wheel anymore! I know some of it is due to my meds, but not all, because I had it way before the meds (just DX & started meds 2+yrs ago).
I've always been the sticky-note queen (esp when I still worked).
I have been keeping a notebook too & a calender is a must!!!
The most irritating thing, tho, is forgetting things. I know I am being rude sometimes when I interrupt ppl, but if I don't say what I am thinking WHEN I am thinking it...it's gone! In the bat of an eye!
I try to explain to ppl but very few ppl understand fibro at all. It's no wonder that I only socialize with my family & online!

I also find myself interrupting others because I will lose my thoughts very easily. Very forgetful sometimes. But there are some things I can't & wont forget. I forget where I am going sometimes briefly and that's pretty scary considering I'm only 41. Wishing us all well!