losing it

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How do you know when you are losing it? I live with several family members, one of whom had dementia. She's 82 and has virtually no recall of events from moment to moment. She's also certain, most of the time, that her memory is just fine. Today I was told by another family member that I had done several things I have no recollection of doing. Now, the woman with dementia also has fibromyalgia which is a cause of memory problems. I have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. To date I had not noticed any significant memory problems, just the usual stuff for a 55 year female dealing with menopausal symptoms. The things I was told I had done were things I avoid because they exacerbate my asthma. I cannot imagine ever doing them because of this. Do I believe the person who told me (someone I do not get along with well) or do I just pass it off as her problem?