Short Term Memory and Panic Attacks

Short term memory and panic attacks... what influence do they have on one another?

Well, panic attacks can certainly affect your short term memory, especially during a panic attack.

If you've ever had a panic attack, could you think clearly and remember everything you've done in the past 1/2 hour?

One thing is for sure. Panic attacks certainly put you in the moment when you have them, and while they're happening, you're probably not going to be thinking about what happened just five minutes ago.

However, distraction could be a very useful tool in helping alleviate and lessen the impact of the panic attack itself. Thinking about what was done during the day, who would be a fun person to talk to later on, all sound like better things to think about than the panic attack itself.

In fact, just calling a friend and talking about something (anything other than the panic attack itself) interesting could be useful.

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Sleep and short term memory

Getting a good night's sleep is absolutely essential for your brain and body to work properly. Sleep deprivation affects concentration, short term memory, motor skills, and causes a loss in performance across the board when compared to normal sleep patterns.

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Other Factors

Other factors that can influence memory are things such as drugs (prescription and non-prescription) and alcohol, as well as some other medical conditions.

If you have experienced memory loss, you should talk to your doctor and seek his/her advice.

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