Lately, I realized I’m forgetting a bit more. It’s not noticeable but enough for me to question it. I don’t remember certain things I learned, at time I’m spaced out and once back I’m in panic mode. Is it due to the hiv, the anxiety and depression?
Currently on Biktarvy, Escitalopram and Amitriptyline
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Members shared widespread experiences of brain fog in response to someone questioning whether their forgetfulness was related to HIV,... Read more
They're currently no clinical studies that I know of using the brain and HIV but I know that other organs like the heart are being looked at.A while back my cognitive therapist did share with me that a lot of HIV people with advanced HIV , as far as time is concerned ,...do experience some type of memory loss.... having said that my HIV doctor has said that the majority of his aging HIV clients all experience brain fog. I wish more can be studied on this subject... 💋💛💜🧡❤️💙💚🌈🙏😊🤪
All the time. That's why sticky notes are my best friend
As we get older our memory gets full. That's why it's hard to remember names.
@A myHIVteam Member I feel you. I was the same way. I carry a backpack so I remember where I leave my things. I would leave my wallet and car keys in the stores. Imagine walking through the aisle searching or trying to figure out where I parked. It was ongoing for months. I even thought someone stole the truck. I’m learning to pause and calm myself down before I breakout into a full on attack. I’m still new to this and each time I’m learning more. I’m the type to don’t ask and not tell. It leads to nothing but self doubt and angry with myself for forgetting.
Ahhh i love my forgetful moments. I blame it on ny grandma alzheimer and my fathers dementia. Lol.