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Does Tremendous Stress Cause Memory Loss? What To Do To Regain Memory?

I lost my short-term memory almost - I think - 1 yr. ago. It was supposedly due to something psychological, but I didn t get a MRI for months into my memory loss . Can tremendous stress cause this type of memory loss? It was terrifying like having Alzeihemer s and knowing it. What can cause this and what helps regain memory?
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
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Hai mitchell,



Memory loss for 1 year . stress?



Memory disturbance can be due to many causes.



If your memory is due to stress induced. Don't worry because it is temporary and you will be better if your stress is managed.



PseudoDementia is one condition where it appears to have memory loss in a Depressed individuals. But it will vanish once Depression is treated.



Meet a nearset Psychiatrist & he will help you to get better



Alzheimers disease Usually develop after 65 years of age and it has specific pattern of symptoms & signs . so Don't worry
My best wishes for you!

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Does Tremendous Stress Cause Memory Loss? What To Do To Regain Memory?

Hai mitchell, Memory loss for 1 year . stress? Memory disturbance can be due to many causes. If your memory is due to stress induced. Don t worry because it is temporary and you will be better if your stress is managed. PseudoDementia is one condition where it appears to have memory loss in a Depressed individuals. But it will vanish once Depression is treated. Meet a nearset Psychiatrist & he will help you to get better Alzheimers disease Usually develop after 65 years of age and it has specific pattern of symptoms & signs . so Don t worry My best wishes for you!