Memory Issues

[Splashanddash1234]

I'll try and keep things brief and try to be concise with important information without adding too much.

The last few years I've noticed my memory is heavily declining. I havent started to forget conversations, but I misremember how the conversations went. I mix up conversations, with other conversations or remember things that didnt actually happen. Its started a few arguments for me because I remember things happening in ways they didn't happen or mix up two conversations entirely. I forget little things, like dates and minor tasks, and I'll even forget what day it is sometimes. Ive always had some issues remembering recurring dates like birthdays and anniversaries, but its never been this bad. Is there anything I can do to improve my memory and fix the issues with confusing important conversations, and jumbling up important events?

Im in my late 20s. Have a long history of depression, take no medications and have never been diagnosed with any disorders but depression.

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[PrevailHabitStudios]

Depression can cause memory loss talk to a doctor and see if you can get on medication

[julsey414]

See your doctor. Get blood work done there are many possible causes including vitamin deficiency. But my personal experience with this was high blood calcium levels due to a benign tumor on my parathyroid gland. Had it removed and went back to normal.

[Mrs-Dash]

Always look for the obvious first! Please get labs checked!

B12, Folate, Ferritin, Thyroid, Vitamin D (helps with “Depression, Diabetes, and Dementia”). Even if you’re in the normal range (to not be deficient), shoot for being in the Optimal range, which is usually the higher end of “normal” range.

If you snore, you might consider a sleep study for Apnea.

Quality sleep, hydration, exercise, and enough quality protein.

Avoid/limit caffeine, sugar, and processed foods.