memory and concentration

[meandmyshadow]

When I'm driving I frequently forget where I am and where I am going.  Sometimes I feel panic because I think I've missed the exit. Sometimes I actually do miss the exit.  In addition, I seem to lose my concentration - not only while driving but at work.  I often appear stupid, as if I'm not understanding what my boss is trying to explain to me.  I thought I was an intelligent person.    I graduated from a prestigious uninversity.   My verbal skills are exceptional.  But my math abilities are abysmal.  I lost my last job because of a plethora of mathematical errors.  I don't seem to understand many math concepts.  In additon, I have a great deal of difficulty with emotional regulation.  Given situations don't usually warrant the emotional reactions I exhibit.  When I was fired last week, I got totally hysterical.  It's not as if the job was my sole source of support.  My husband earns a good living.  I just fell apart.  I have been frequently fired from positions.  I believe that I must have some defect that prevents me from holding a good job.  I have a new job now, but I'm ever fearful that I'll do something that I can't help and lose it.  When my daughter leaves home for college, I sob as if I'm never going to see her again.  I just wish that I could improve myself so that I raise my level of functioning in all areas of my life.   What suggestions would you have?

[meandmyshadow]

Thank you for your answer.  I do believe that I may have been exagerating a bit.  I think the presenile dementia thing is unlikely.  The past few days, I haven't been getting these symptoms.  I guess I have to get a handle on the anxiety.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
It seems that you are suffering from acute anxiety and excessive stress. It is important to know if this deterioration in memory and concentration started recently or not. Also your age is important.
It is difficult to tell if these symptoms are due to neurological disorder like Presenile dementia which cause loss of memory and concentration, decreased judgement, misplacing things, mood swings, confusion and loss of confidence.
http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/Advice/DisabilityOne/Early_onset_dementia.htm
I would suggest you to contact your family doctor about it.
Do keep us posted!

[meandmyshadow]

Why doesn't someone answer me?