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Anxiety medicine and memory loss

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 9 12:13am | Replies (24)

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@candytoo Did you discuss with your therapist how anxiety affects concentration? When I’m so preoccupied with anxiety I have difficulty with focus and concentration. And if I have trouble focusing then I’m not going to remember what I’ve heard. I’m almost ten years old than you (age 72-years-old) and have learned to “tune into my body” and where in my body I’m feeling anxiety in order to use my skills. This tuning in helps me with focus and so I’m less likely to forget about what’s happening around me. Does this sound familiar to you?

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Sorry I just emailed you. I'm new to all this and trying to figure out how it works. When you have time, could you please send me the link to your researched evidence showing that memory loss and concentration is not an issue for 60 plus? It would be really helpful.

I'm not seeing a therapist so haven't discussed this, but I am fully aware that anxiety messes with concentration. I'm concerned about permanent memory loss and not temporary memory loss due to anxiety. Thanks for all your help!