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MicheleR
Member
4 years ago

Chemo brain -overwhelmed by my life

Hi all,

Has anyone got any good tips for managing chemo /menopause brain?  I seem to be suffering great boughts of forgetfulness  disorganisation and logistical struggles and its causing me stress trying to fix up all the whoopsies and manage my life. I have teenagers and all the appts and organising on top of work and my own needs to keep my health on straight is no easy task. 

Do you think it improves?
What are your experiences so i dont feel like a complete nong. 

M


  • Lythe's avatar
    Lythe
    Member
    4 years ago
    Hi @Michelle_R I’m not sure if this is super helpful, but I find making sure I put absolutely everything in to my phone calendar including things like “take Panadol” or “call x about cancelling appt” or whatever. Absolutely everything goes in with reminders to pop up on my phone. I also take notes in to the “notes” app on my phone at appts so I remember what they say. Basically I just document everything even if I think “I’ll definitely remember that!”  Because I have learnt there is a good chance I won’t. It’s tough because I have always prided myself on my good memory so it’s tough when that is gone. It just adds to the laundry list of things that just aren’t the same anymore. Good luck!x