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14. Memory

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Fri Jul 31, 2015, 06:24 AM

Jul 2015

My short term memory has issues. I function and am employed as a cashier/barista/ sandwich maker. The cashiering is okay because I just hit buttons, but if I hit the wrong button, I can't do the simple math under pressure. It makes me feel stupid. The coffee I can remember complicated orders because I can envision them as a whole and not have to remember individual words. With sandwiches, I struggle remembering what customers just said and have to ask everyone to repeat themselves for me. I feel embarrassed.

I feel I really benefit from meds combined therapy, despite the short term memory impairment. The pros outweigh the cons for me.

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I think my meds have fried my brain. Your experience? [View all] Bertha Venation Jul 2015 OP

Sorry, BV, don't think I can help; elleng Jul 2015 #1

well, you could get tested mopinko Jul 2015 #2

Mo Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #9

you might be "overmedicated" steve2470 Jul 2015 #3

Thanks, Steve. Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #8

My meds haven't had that effect on me. Tobin S. Jul 2015 #4

I'm glad Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #7

Yup. Burnt Toast postatomic Jul 2015 #5

I think that's where I am, postatomic - Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #6

Are there things that make you feel good? postatomic Jul 2015 #10

Oh, yes. Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #12

I quit meds seven years ago olddots Jul 2015 #11

You have a point about happiness. Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #13

Memory Peace Seeker Jul 2015 #14

P.S., for me, too - pros outweigh cons Bertha Venation Jul 2015 #15

Nice to know others feel the same Peace Seeker Aug 2015 #16