Narcolepsy has made me an airhead !!!

By Sunflowers1325

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I use to have a really good memory. Now I have short-term memory loss. So much brain fog. I get confused easily and my thoughts get jumbled. Especially when I’m sleepy. People get upset because I often need them to repeat what they said. My concentration is terrible! I jump from topic to topic in conversation. I can’t focus on one thing. I know people get frustrated with me.

I hate this, I feel like the older I get the worse it gets. I am currently sitting on my couch with 3 different projects left half done and now I want to sleep !!!! lol

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Lori.Foster Community Admin
HI <inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/>. It's been quite a while since you posted this story. I thought I would check in and see how you are doing. Have you found an effective ways to manage your cognitive issues? Has your doctor been of any help? Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
Tatiana Corbitt Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/> I have to write EVERYTHING down or else I will forget it! Narcolepsy definitely impacts my ability to think and remember things. It's pretty impairing. You are not alone in this. Thank you for sharing with our community! Warmly, Tatiana (narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net Team Member)
Gabrielle Keith Moderator & Contributor
I completely understand where you are coming from <inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/> ! I am so grateful to have a boyfriend who is very patient with me when it comes to my horrible brain fog and poor memory. Do you have support from loved ones in your life? Maybe they can help push you to finish some of those unfinished projects! 😀 Xoxo/Zzz, Gabrielle (team member)
1. Tatiana Corbitt Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Gabrielle Keith" user-id="4121514"/> Haha too bad my service dog can't help me remember my tasks like your boyfriend can for you!! Thanks for sharing. Warmly, Tatiana (narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net Team Member)
Lauren Frankland Member
<inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/> I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with memory and concentration. I have the same thing, it's so frustrating but know we're here to support you and so many of us can relate. Even if you don't get support from those around you, we are always here and understand (and we understand how it feels to have this lack of understanding, too!). It really hit home what you said about the projects! I have the same thing and I never thought about that being linked to N but it totally makes sense! I struggle so much to finish things! And the losing thread and topic in conversation, happens to me all the time too. Sending solidarity and wishing you all best, Lauren (Team Member) 
1. Tatiana Corbitt Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Lauren Frankland" user-id="4148443"/> Ugh I hate forgetting what I'm saying... as I'm saying it! Narcolepsy really messes with my ability to communicate efficiently with others. I have a large vocabulary but words evade me, still. I'm often writing, trying to think of a word, and lose my train of thought. It's so frustrating. You are not alone in this... hang in there and thank you for contributing to our community! Warmly, Tatiana (Narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net Team Member)
2. Lauren Frankland Member
 <inline-mention username="Tatiana Corbitt" user-id="4122413"/> Yess it's so frustrating right?! It happens to me all the time as well with forgetting words etc. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it and the same to you! You are an amazing contribution to our community! Best Wishes, Lauren (Team Member)
Iris Vasconcelos Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/> Hey hun! So sorry to hear that you're going through such a difficult time. It really sucks sometimes. I can so relate to your frustrating in regards to your memory issues because I am going through exactly the same thing and the worst past is that most people just do not understand. I have had many problems even with family members because they think I'm making it up when I forget things all the time. Please know I am always available to talk privately if you would like. Hope things get better for you soon. Take care, Iris xxx
1. Sunflowers1325 Member
 <inline-mention username="Iris Vasconcelos" user-id="4121607"/> thank you ❤️
minelcannucciari Community Admin
Hey there <inline-mention username="Sunflowers1325" user-id="4163757"/> – I appreciate you being willing to share your experiences. I think many in the community can also relate to what you're experiencing. Brain fog and concentration troubles are so frustrating to have to deal with. Please know you're not alone in your experiences, unfortunately. Warmly, Minel (Team Member)
1. Sunflowers1325 Member
 <inline-mention username="minelcannucciari" user-id="4122062"/> thank you ❤️