Hi I'm New

Hi @Missygirl welcome to the forum.

There are many others here including myself with bipolar. Some of us get together in a discussion thread called Let's Talk About Bipolar.

Sorry to hear of your distressing symptoms of short-term memory loss, losing words and forgetting how to lock the front door. Glad to hear you have some neurological testing set in motion.

I went through a number of neurological tests for symptoms I was getting a few years ago, mine were mainly to do with persistent pins and needles in different parts of my body.

If I hadn't gone through the public health system there is no way at all I could have afforded any of it. I am eligible for this because I receive the disability pension. I wonder if that is an option for you. It's slow going with waiting lists but eventually your name comes up.

Nothing sinister showed up on my neuro tests. My neuro symptoms are still with me, but far less than before. It turned out that an anti-depressant I was on was really worsening the abnormal sensations.

Psych meds are pretty powerful. My memory was particularly poor when I was taking anti-psychotics. For me it was less intense but similar in a way. To this day I really have to concentrate to remember which way to turn the keys in locks, pull blinds up and down. Small issues but frustrating.

Wishing you well in finding some answers to your distressing symptoms. I hope you find helpful support on the forum.

Hi @Missygirl ,

I'm glad you made it through Nursing to get your degree and possibly further studies. unfortunately I made it through my first semester of Nursing when when I became psychotic and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am on a DSP and have found since taking antidepressants and antipsychotics for about 30 years that my memory is dreadful too. Concentration is also a problem which I guess is hardly surprising. I can forget what someone has just told me and I am forever groping for words. I remember it was much easier for me to remember and concentrate before I was on antipsychotics and antidepressants and I feel frustrated that I pay heavily for taking such medication when I still feel depressed and still hear voices daily. I have been through just about all possible drugs for me to take so I have to accept my fate but it doesn't stop me feeling frustrated and angry about it. You are not alone with memory problems and I am so sorry you have to accept the outcome of such symptoms. I can't really offer you any practical advice other than the old trick of wear a ribbon on your finger to remind you to lock the door. Wright down what you must remember, use an iPad or iPhone or some mobile device to tick off to do lists and set alarm reminders. Hope you find something that helps.