Psycho-Babble Social Thread 15925

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Memory loss and difficulty thinking

Posted by Gracie2 on December 26, 2001, at 16:30:23

I majored in drinking in the Army and continued to drink heavily for many years. I also suffered from depression and insomnia, and I believe the alcohol was responsible for most of my symptoms. I quit drinking after starting a regimen of pyschiatric drugs, including Antibuse. After six months I quit taking my medication, because I didn't like the way it made me feel. I am clean and sober and should be on top of the world, but there's something wrong with my brain. I have memory lapses and forget things constantly. I'll walk upstairs and forget what I'm looking for. People constantly say to me, "You told me so-and-so just last night, don't you remember?" And I don't.
What's the matter with me?? Did I destroy so many brain cells that I'll never think properly again, or does it just take time for your brain to adjust to operating without chemicals? After all the work I put into quitting drugs and drinking, this is just depressing beyond words. Does anyone have information?
Thanks- Gracie

Re: Memory loss and difficulty thinking

Posted by Greg A. on December 26, 2001, at 18:32:38

In reply to Memory loss and difficulty thinking, posted by Gracie2 on December 26, 2001, at 16:30:23

Gracie,

Depends on your age as well as your lifestyle. I am much more forgetful than when I was younger. People will remind me of things I did a long time ago, which seem like they are part of another world to me. I sometimes wonder if depression has made me so introspective or self centred that I fail to pay much attention to the details of my life.
Your sober and drug free lifestyle should be a benefit in knowing that yoou have ruled out these variables in determining the cause of your problems.
Way to go.

Greg

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