After effects of opiates on the brain

[punkyb]

I completed rehab in March after a long 2 year struggle with pain meds. Ive noticed lately that my memory, espcially my short term memory, *****. I cant fing things I just had espcially car keys, my cell phone. To leave my house I have to check my purse 100 times. Sometimes I go to do something and just cant remember what I was doing. I was never like this before. I graduated college and was a nurse for 4 years until my I got caught writing/calling in many, many, many fake RX's.Has anyone else expiernced this ? please help!

[3ABN]

I have experienced the short term memory loss, quite a bit actually! My family gets mad at me cause I can't seem to remember the simplest things. Also, my hearing is affected, I believe by, the drug use.  Congrats on your clean time!

[house2]

Don't have an answer to help but have experianced what your talking about.I think for me my mind is more relaxed,I'm more relaxed and I access information easier,or maybe being in a fog your mind isn't trying to process as much info making it easier to focus on one thing at a time.We're sharper when straight,just have to relearn how to function,another reason withdrawals are hard,hang in there!

[corey411]

Have not experienced this after withdrawal either but congratulations on your cleantime.

[avisg]

I would go see a doctor that is concerning let them know hopfully they can help you.