# memory loss

Category: Health and Wellness

## Post 1 by redgirl34 (Scottish) on Monday, 31-Jul-2006 11:41:57

Hello, does anyone know what causes memory loss? I am only 26 years old. I suffer from depression and take Venlafaxine for it. But I think they have stopped working.

## Post 2 by Lupinsgirl (I can't call it a day til I enter the zone BBS) on Monday, 31-Jul-2006 17:36:33

Maby it's your medison that's makeing you luze your memmery. I no on the labels of some depression drugs it says that memmery loze can be a sideafect. I no it's happend to me. I think if it's short tirm it should come back gradguly. In enny kace you should talk to your doctore and see what he or she has to say. Hope this helps...

## Post 3 by redgirl34 (Scottish) on Monday, 31-Jul-2006 18:43:37

Yes it could be the medication. I think I am on tomuch medication for different things, Epilepsy, skin problems and depression. I will see the doctor on the 17 of August.

## Post 4 by shaken not stirred (Veteran Zoner) on Wednesday, 02-Aug-2006 15:56:58

There are numerous causes of memory loss. Your best advice is to seek the aid of a health care professional. Stress, sleep deprivation, and depression are all possibilities. It’s doubtful that your current medication is the cause; however, depression itself, especially immediately following a catastrophic event, can mimic symptoms of memory loss: forgetfulness and disorganization. Memory function should return to normal after depression lifts; so it’s vital you regulate your medication.