Forgetting where I put things

[robpw]

Hey all - I know that you get fibro fog I forget simple words sometimes but Its starting to panic me that I can put my wallet in my bag and then literally a few minuites later I forget totally where I put it and then panic sets in - even though it’s safe - I try and find it .

I went shopping the other day and bought to boxes of cakes the guy put them in a blue bag and I put them on my arm - he gave me the change and I literally said so where’s the cakes .. I couldn’t remember taking them - my partner gets frustrated with me because he doesn’t get it.

Sorry not sure what I’m asking - I just guess I want some support

[Hidden]

I totally get the Fibro fog! I used to forget absolutely everything, but since I started a mindfulness course my mind is less forgetful. I'm now in the 4th week and practice twice a day (40min in total)

I was very sceptical the first few weeks but now am starting to see the benefits and feel I have a clearer mind.

I have an other 4 weeks on the course to go and hope it gets even better.

Don't forget to eat your cakes!! 😉

[Hidden]

That’s what yourmedication does to you

[robpw in reply to Hidden]

I don’t have any medication- in uk I wasn’t diagnosed finally got diagnosed in Malta and they just kept giving me tramadol which I find does nothing -‘I moved back to uk last month to

Be a student and we’ll I know I need to see a dr but I’m find cause I’m a guy I don’t get treated all that well - it’s a lot of hassle

[Hidden in reply to robpw]

Tramodol are morpheme based I think you need to get your self sorted Why should you have to suffer I don’t think any drugs really help Fibromygia The main thing is you get sleep

[cuddlyka]

Hi robpw,

What you've just described sounds exactly like the kind of things I would do, when in the midst of a fibro flare up. I can put my glasses on my head one minute and the next minute be looking everywhere for them! I used to be a fabulous multi tasker but alas no more. Unless I concentrate hard on one action at a time, I will forget that i have just done something else also. The amount of times I now think I will go and do something and can literally just walk into the next room and forget what it was I going to do in there is scary. I too find it very disconcerting.

[Naturegirl]

Hi,

my advice is not to get upset about it as that will compound it for sure. I am still running my own business - have had fibro for 35 years. I have a tremendous support team around me. My staff gets told at their interview that I have an incurable disease with fibro fog. I make it quite clear that my intellect is 100% in order - its just the recall of names. Even my adult children help me find the words - they got so used to it. It is extremely frustrating to say the least.

[cuddlyka]

Morning, I do this all the time, especially during a 'flare'. The best one (and I still have not managed to train my brain) is putting my glasses on my head and within one minute I'm searching high and low for them!