I am a software engineer and you know that it requires to think in logical way to develop code. I am also hard working to reach the dead lines just to do not loss job. But from last 6 months forgetting lot of things in my daily life, I am not able to remember atleast what I did in the morning. Will it be common to have such memory loss or else will it cause permanent loss? I am not able to avoid my thoughts about work as I need to finish work by deadlines. Is there a way to avoid such memory loss?
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3Please see a doctor. This is a potential serious issue and we can’t diagnose you over the Internet – Narusan Dec 02 '17 at 06:45
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Is there chances that lot of thinking will cause damage to brain? – user2225190 Dec 02 '17 at 06:51
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1No. But nonetheless, you must see a doctor because the symptoms are severe if they kept reoccurring for the past 6 months – Narusan Dec 02 '17 at 06:54
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sure thanks for the suggesion, I will try to meet neurologists... – user2225190 Dec 02 '17 at 06:56
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3@user2225190 There are many possible causes, so just see a regular GP first. – Carey Gregory Dec 02 '17 at 17:34
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1I think a question about how to enhance one's memory function might work. I'd suggest just deleting this question and starting fresh. – aparente001 Dec 03 '17 at 02:59
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Sleep deprivation and stress alone can cause this, but it's not the only possible cause... depression and/or anxiety also are correlated (and not unlikely given the length of exposure to chronic stress you mention)... so do see a doctor.
On the effects of sleep deprivation:
First and foremost, total SD impairs attention and working memory, but it also affects other functions, such as long-term memory and decision-making
"Burnout" while not accepted in the psychiatric bible (DSM) is also a resonable explanation, and can have the same effect(s):
A systematic review provided by Deligkaris et al. (2014) distinctly showed that burnout is associated with a decline in three main cognitive functions: executive functions, attention and memory (assessed objectively using psychometric tests instead of self-reports).
While burnout does not appear in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [(DSM-5)], it has been established as a legitimate justification for sick leave in several countries, for instance Sweden.
I hope you live there.
Also, I suggest you read Mayo clinic's advice for possible other causes and on dealing with memory loss. The causes I mentioned above are reversible, the neurological ones are less so.
And if you think I'm prioritizing the above wrong, NHS has this
Common causes of memory loss
GPs often find that people who see them about memory loss are most likely to have:
- anxiety
- stress
- depression
Their memory loss is a result of poor concentration and not noticing things in the first place because of a lack of interest. Sleeping problems often make the memory loss worse.
[...]
Other common causes of memory loss are:
- a head injury – for example, after a car accident
- a stroke – this cuts off some of the blood supply to the brain and causes brain tissue to die
followed by a longer/separate list of less common causes.
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3There are so many different possibilities for causes, that really the only answer should be „go see a doctor“, and that’s not worth as an answer, just comment and vote for closure... – Narusan Dec 02 '17 at 15:04
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@Narusan-sedated: i "commented" on the only other symptoms presented. Sure, if you think the other possibilities take precedence, contribute your own answer. – the gods from engineering Dec 02 '17 at 19:45
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This current question is requesting personal diagnosis (and has 4 close votes), while the other question is asking about the effectiveness of GCS (and has 0 close votes). – Narusan Dec 03 '17 at 08:53
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@Narusan-sedated: the other question is asking for a second opinion after seeing a doctor (on prevention, not diagnosis, it's true) Essentially it's still: "is my doctor right?" – the gods from engineering Dec 03 '17 at 08:59
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Well, and this is the difference: Are there studies to support my doctors opinion is on-topic here, While What can cause memory loss is certainly off-topic. If you do disagree, I’d invite you to start a discussion on [meta], because the comment thread here is not the place. – Narusan Dec 03 '17 at 09:07
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Righto, that's why Mayo (see in answer), NIH, Webmd and so forth have such pages addressed to the general public. These pages don't just say: "Memory problem? Go see a doctor." – the gods from engineering Dec 03 '17 at 10:24