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cinderellawkids · 03-05-2008, 07:26 AM

Is easily confused, states of confusion and short term memory loss part of bipolar? or is something else going on?

Easeful · 03-05-2008, 08:06 AM

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Is easily confused, states of confusion and short term memory loss part of bipolar? or is something else going on?<

They have been for my son. What I haven't figured out is if it's the bp or the medications. Looking forward to the answers you get on this one.

TiredMama · 03-05-2008, 08:54 AM

For me, yes it is. I have a hard time remember things that I said minutes ago and things that happened. I forgot often going into a room and why I am going in there.

Maybe some others can elaborate on this one.

**nandm** · 03-05-2008, 11:22 AM

My experience is that until I started the meds for BiPolar type II I had a fairly good memory. Today I have to make lists and check a calendar daily or I will not do what I am supposed to do. I even forget to check my calendar. I finally put it on my computer screen as I check my email every morning. That has helped immensely. It is quite frustrating. Even more frustrating as I am working on my biology degree and it makes school work extremely hard.

TiredMama · 03-05-2008, 11:59 AM

In college I was in a students with disabilities program because my psych had sent them my info on my diagnosis of bipolar and schiz. affective. I can tell you, the student planner was my BFF (best friend forever).

Now, my calender like nandm is my BFF.

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03-05-2008, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Easeful Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nearby Posts: 231	>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is easily confused, states of confusion and short term memory loss part of bipolar? or is something else going on?< They have been for my son. What I haven't figured out is if it's the bp or the medications. Looking forward to the answers you get on this one.

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TiredMama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 536	For me, yes it is. I have a hard time remember things that I said minutes ago and things that happened. I forgot often going into a room and why I am going in there. Maybe some others can elaborate on this one.

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TiredMama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 536	In college I was in a students with disabilities program because my psych had sent them my info on my diagnosis of bipolar and schiz. affective. I can tell you, the student planner was my BFF (best friend forever). Now, my calender like nandm is my BFF.

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