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LindainOz12 Hi everybody. Just joined today. 2017 was my year of lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and started Tamoxifen. Mostly going OK but finally my memory problems have so got me down that today I ran...
Hows your sleep @LindainOz12. A big part of a great memory is adequate sleep and stress reduction. So yes...a counsellor may help teach techniques in relaxation and that can help sleep .
This article is interesting and explains quite well why it can happen. I think we can all identify that the year of treatment is hugely stressful.
https://www.tuck.com/memory-and-sleep/
When I first returned to work I had a lot of difficulty remembering things. My memory previously was remarkable. Whilst it mostly has returned when tired I have difficulties recalling names of things or forgetting what I'm doing.
I keep a week to a page diary (1/2 A4 Size) I write my to do lists and check and mark off several times a day. I also carry a similar size notebook where I write more detailed stuff if I need. I don't always need to refer back...the act of writing it helps it stick in my head...but rechecking it is very helpful.
I use electronic diarys for important reminders and alarms also. Over time I needed it less and less.
Tiredness is huge for me and stress. If I keep that in check it's pretty good now. Not quite as sharp but almost..
Best of luck and hope you find an answer. Kath x
This article is interesting and explains quite well why it can happen. I think we can all identify that the year of treatment is hugely stressful.
https://www.tuck.com/memory-and-sleep/
When I first returned to work I had a lot of difficulty remembering things. My memory previously was remarkable. Whilst it mostly has returned when tired I have difficulties recalling names of things or forgetting what I'm doing.
I keep a week to a page diary (1/2 A4 Size) I write my to do lists and check and mark off several times a day. I also carry a similar size notebook where I write more detailed stuff if I need. I don't always need to refer back...the act of writing it helps it stick in my head...but rechecking it is very helpful.
I use electronic diarys for important reminders and alarms also. Over time I needed it less and less.
Tiredness is huge for me and stress. If I keep that in check it's pretty good now. Not quite as sharp but almost..
Best of luck and hope you find an answer. Kath x