I am starting to lose it

do you get enough sleep? you sound like me. i have fibromyalgia and i never seem to get enough sleep and i know that i forget a lot and make a lot of simple mistakes that i shouldn't be making. i just don't get that deep, resotrative sleep that is needed.

It is a shame that your memory is having problems. You need to take your time doing things and feel happy. You must not blame yourself when a mistake happens. I think writing notes might help your memory. When writing a cheque try writing a practice copy first. Then you can copy the information to the real cheque. Good luck.

I hope things get better for you. Don't give up, just keep at it.

May be something is really bothering you.I hope you will come out of this very soon.I think you are not by yourself.Just relax and say to yourself 'All is well'.

Is there somebody that can help you with it. I understand that can be very frustrating do not lose faith.

Maybe you could try to give a rest somewhere which will help you to deal better with things. Or you just have many problems on your head and just can't concentrate on anything. I don't know if are old but if you are than maybe this is then. How old we get more we forget. So try to relax like going to a holiday which might help.

Hello winterose. Boy life sure can hand one lemons can't it. I am having difficulty with remembering words and names. It took me three days to remember the word tempura for Japanese deep frying. I wanted a recipe for it but couldn't look it up because I couldn't remember the right word. I keep telling my kids to read my mind and not to pay attention to what comes out of my mouth because it isn't always what I mean. I sometimes say one thing while thinking something else My son tells me it's because I'm older than dinosaur duku or poo. It really is aggravating when it happens. So far it hasn't affect my check writing. Hang in there and remember that getting old isn't for cowards.

Have you ever considered that you didn't actually have it in the first place???

I have a problem writing checks, too, but my problem is hands that shake. You need to talk to your doctor about y our memory problems.

Maybe you need to slow down. Rambling thoughts can be a problem. Could your son help you with it? I am so sorry you are having this problem. If I was close I could help you. You need to try to calm down. I know getting upset, then stressed is hard to back away from. Slow and deep breaths to begin with and try to think before you take your next step.

There are ways of improving your memory. Cashews, cashew butter, beets and avocado are some of the foods that are said to boost your memory. Exercise can also help. There are also various mind exercises that you can do. Stress can be extremely detrimental to your memory and your mental and physical health. Try finding ways to relax--soothing music, meditation, yoga. You should also see your doctor to assess the situation.

You should take more rest and eat more full vitamins food. Don't get mad because of it...It could happen to all of us, not only you. Writing down is very good to memorize it also. You should keep that habit...

I know what that is like. There are tomes when I can't even recall what year it is. I have 'forgotten' how to write a check when at Target a couple of times. Kim had to. Write my checks for me. My psychiatrist says it is due to depression and oxygen loss. My forgetting how to write started about the same time when I forgot how to talk. Now I have stammering most of the time but there are times when I forget how to talk. It's conversion. Yours could be too. I need to write articles but I can't seem to make myself do it. I know how, but the passion is gone. It's not my life anymore. It's not desirable or fun for me any time. You know that when we ghosted together we could write up to 10 a day. We did when we worked for EW. Getting older and deepening depression and stress can totally turn your life around in a bad way.

First don't get too pessimistic ( from what i think you are from your post ). Secondly there is nothing wrong in memory failing us. Even for most people, memory failing us is a norm just that they don't occur regularly. Lastly, if you want to try, you can always get to improve your memory by using it more often or playing games that requires it. I heard that playing mahjong can juice up your brain greatly

Maybe its just all the stress, I know I make mistakes and forget things when I'm stressed.

I am sorry to hear that. Take your time writing the check and possibly write down on another piece of paper everything you need to write in the fields. Try not to get too frustrated or shaken up, it only makes it worse. Maybe, as others suggested, ask your son to help you for awhile until you can get through this. I think once you've moved and gotten settled and adjusted you'll be better.

Sorry to hear about your problems, just try and take it easy. You shoudl consult with your doctor to see what the problem could be. In the meanwhile, can someone help you with things like writing cheques...Hope everything turns out okay for you

I am starting to conclude that age has something to do with our mental health. In my observation, most of the people I know who are getting older have the tendency to be forgetful. That may be true to most people, including the rose in the winter. I do pray and hope for some miracles upon you as you face these realities in life. I know that you can still read this message and hope that those you love will be a great encouragement and help to you. God is still good - all the time.