Possible that sadness weakens memory?

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I feel depression and loneliness weakens the memory. I also feel my retention power is reducing. What should I do?

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Dr. K Chaitanya Laxmi Reddy

Psychiatrist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

You might be suffering from depression. If its affecting you so much u need to be treated. Visit psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Praveen Kumar Psychiatrist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveen Kumar

Psychiatrist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

This is called pseudo dementia. It is a part of depression. It is nothing but Forgetfullness due to decrease concentration levels in depressive state hence I advice you to get thyorid screening once and then visit a psychiatrist for antidepressants

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