Difficulty in talking and reading, memory loss, due to anxiety? - Online Doctor Chats
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User : Hello, Goodafternoon
User : Are you there.
Doctor : Hi
User : Hi,
Doctor : Good afternoon
Doctor : please proceed with the query
User : It is recently realised that I have Memory Loss
User : Memory Loss : Concentration, recollecting, focus problem. Problem in Talking, reading & writing.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : since when do you have these problems?
User : It was months I felt I had this problem, but during my MBA exams, I was not able to recollet in all the papers.
Doctor : ok
User : I completed by exams yesterday & is very upset.
Doctor : may I know if the memory loss is happening gradually , and is it for recent memory or long term ?
User : It happens gradually & it is short term
Doctor : I meant you could recollect recent things you learn, etc? not only with respect to studies but day to day life
Doctor : ok
Doctor : do you forget things only related to studies or other things as well?
User : other things as well
Doctor : can you elaborate on the other things which you forget?
User : My mom had shared about death a an uncle, next building which i forgot.
Doctor : ok
User : Because I cannot focus I feel I am not gaining from my studies and scores are also too bad
User : I also mediate, which helps me keep going.
Doctor : may i know your age ?
User : 38
Doctor : ok
Doctor : may i know apart from the studies do you have ny other problems which causes some stress?
User : Very general ones, we all have some or other. nothing major.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : do you have any other illness? as in diabetes , high blood pressure or anything else significant in the past or present?
User : No.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : have you consulted a doctor for this memory changes?
Doctor : did you generally face similar problems when you studied for exams before as well
User : Ya, I spoke to my GP, he said I am stressed out & gave me Iron tables.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : how is your sleep pattern ? when do you sleep? is it regular? do you feel fresh once you wake up ?
User : Not sure
User : I am doing my part time MBA, hence I study at night only.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : how many hours do you get sleep?
User : I always had an stressful life, but not to such as extent that I am blank.
Doctor : ok
User : 5 hrs
Doctor : let me explain it to you
Doctor : generally it is common to have memory loss when we prepare continuously for exams , added to it , the stress and altered sleep/lesser duration of sleep will cause changes
Doctor : I would also agree with your doctor in saying that the memory loss is related to the stress of exams as other things are not significant with your history
User : But if I am not able to recollect what I have studies, whats the use of my MBA
Doctor : since you have been doing meditation I suggest you continue the same
Doctor : recollection will happen only if you get good sleep
Doctor : the mind needs good rest to recall things, even small details
User : I face my problems while presentation etc......
Doctor : you must work up a good plan , as in a time table and divide your portions accordingly
Doctor : you said you have problems while talking , may i know little on that ?
User : Ya, I have started stammering.
Doctor : stammering is a sign of an underlying anxiety
Doctor : it is a common problem when people get conscious
User : I feel I am not growing at workplace because of my limitations in absorbing
Doctor : and are asked to speak in public
Doctor : you can surely deal with all these problems do not worry
Doctor : you will be able to be great at work place and get the MBA degree as well
User : Ya presentations have to done in front of the entire class
Doctor : you must follow these things
Doctor : 1. avoid anxiety , try deep breathing exercises whenever you get anxious
Doctor : 2. avoid coffee, tea , aerated drinks , etc , they increase the anxiety
Doctor : 3. meditation helpa a lot in calming the mind down
Doctor : 4. you could also consult a psychiatrist for counseling ,t hey will teach you good methods to plan and reach your goal and to deal with the stammer as well
User : I have been told by my fried that I may have chemical defencies & hence........
Doctor : electrolyte deficiencies can be a reason for memory loss
Doctor : but I would not think of it in your case
User : Is it something major
Doctor : after a thorough examination from your doctor, the tests may be recommended
Doctor : no , I do not see anything major
Doctor : do not worry
Doctor : as your general physician has examined you , you need not worry about the electrolyte imbalance
User : My performance all accross is badly affected, hence tensed.
Doctor : the more you get tensed the more the memory loss
Doctor : so i advise you not to think about it
Doctor : the best way to deal with stammer is to ignore it , do not think about it
Doctor : you may just need a few sessions of counseling from the doctor
Doctor : and if he feels there is a neurological cause associated , then some tests may be needed
User : So I should approach a psychiatrist for counseling
Doctor : yes
Doctor : he will be the right person to take you further
User : thanks
Doctor : did i answer your questions ?
User : You guided me well
Doctor : thank you
Doctor : pleasure here
User : okay
Doctor : are there any more questions for me to help you
User : no thanks will take appointment from a psychiatrist
Doctor : ok
Doctor : thanks for consulting me
Doctor : have a good evening
Doctor : take care
Doctor : bye for now
User : okay thanks
User : Are you there.
Doctor : Hi
User : Hi,
Doctor : Good afternoon
Doctor : please proceed with the query
User : It is recently realised that I have Memory Loss
User : Memory Loss : Concentration, recollecting, focus problem. Problem in Talking, reading & writing.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : since when do you have these problems?
User : It was months I felt I had this problem, but during my MBA exams, I was not able to recollet in all the papers.
Doctor : ok
User : I completed by exams yesterday & is very upset.
Doctor : may I know if the memory loss is happening gradually , and is it for recent memory or long term ?
User : It happens gradually & it is short term
Doctor : I meant you could recollect recent things you learn, etc? not only with respect to studies but day to day life
Doctor : ok
Doctor : do you forget things only related to studies or other things as well?
User : other things as well
Doctor : can you elaborate on the other things which you forget?
User : My mom had shared about death a an uncle, next building which i forgot.
Doctor : ok
User : Because I cannot focus I feel I am not gaining from my studies and scores are also too bad
User : I also mediate, which helps me keep going.
Doctor : may i know your age ?
User : 38
Doctor : ok
Doctor : may i know apart from the studies do you have ny other problems which causes some stress?
User : Very general ones, we all have some or other. nothing major.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : do you have any other illness? as in diabetes , high blood pressure or anything else significant in the past or present?
User : No.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : have you consulted a doctor for this memory changes?
Doctor : did you generally face similar problems when you studied for exams before as well
User : Ya, I spoke to my GP, he said I am stressed out & gave me Iron tables.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : how is your sleep pattern ? when do you sleep? is it regular? do you feel fresh once you wake up ?
User : Not sure
User : I am doing my part time MBA, hence I study at night only.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : how many hours do you get sleep?
User : I always had an stressful life, but not to such as extent that I am blank.
Doctor : ok
User : 5 hrs
Doctor : let me explain it to you
Doctor : generally it is common to have memory loss when we prepare continuously for exams , added to it , the stress and altered sleep/lesser duration of sleep will cause changes
Doctor : I would also agree with your doctor in saying that the memory loss is related to the stress of exams as other things are not significant with your history
User : But if I am not able to recollect what I have studies, whats the use of my MBA
Doctor : since you have been doing meditation I suggest you continue the same
Doctor : recollection will happen only if you get good sleep
Doctor : the mind needs good rest to recall things, even small details
User : I face my problems while presentation etc......
Doctor : you must work up a good plan , as in a time table and divide your portions accordingly
Doctor : you said you have problems while talking , may i know little on that ?
User : Ya, I have started stammering.
Doctor : stammering is a sign of an underlying anxiety
Doctor : it is a common problem when people get conscious
User : I feel I am not growing at workplace because of my limitations in absorbing
Doctor : and are asked to speak in public
Doctor : you can surely deal with all these problems do not worry
Doctor : you will be able to be great at work place and get the MBA degree as well
User : Ya presentations have to done in front of the entire class
Doctor : you must follow these things
Doctor : 1. avoid anxiety , try deep breathing exercises whenever you get anxious
Doctor : 2. avoid coffee, tea , aerated drinks , etc , they increase the anxiety
Doctor : 3. meditation helpa a lot in calming the mind down
Doctor : 4. you could also consult a psychiatrist for counseling ,t hey will teach you good methods to plan and reach your goal and to deal with the stammer as well
User : I have been told by my fried that I may have chemical defencies & hence........
Doctor : electrolyte deficiencies can be a reason for memory loss
Doctor : but I would not think of it in your case
User : Is it something major
Doctor : after a thorough examination from your doctor, the tests may be recommended
Doctor : no , I do not see anything major
Doctor : do not worry
Doctor : as your general physician has examined you , you need not worry about the electrolyte imbalance
User : My performance all accross is badly affected, hence tensed.
Doctor : the more you get tensed the more the memory loss
Doctor : so i advise you not to think about it
Doctor : the best way to deal with stammer is to ignore it , do not think about it
Doctor : you may just need a few sessions of counseling from the doctor
Doctor : and if he feels there is a neurological cause associated , then some tests may be needed
User : So I should approach a psychiatrist for counseling
Doctor : yes
Doctor : he will be the right person to take you further
User : thanks
Doctor : did i answer your questions ?
User : You guided me well
Doctor : thank you
Doctor : pleasure here
User : okay
Doctor : are there any more questions for me to help you
User : no thanks will take appointment from a psychiatrist
Doctor : ok
Doctor : thanks for consulting me
Doctor : have a good evening
Doctor : take care
Doctor : bye for now
User : okay thanks
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