Friend is using edibles and has memory loss problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not friends with anyone who uses drugs.

I’m sure you have no idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not friends with anyone who uses drugs.

They might not tell you I had no idea a friend of mine used for over a decade!!!

[Anonymous]

Individual impairment as a consequence of drug use varies widely by user.

My friend's sister, in her late 50s, has had significant memory loss and emotional loss of control for many years now, and she has used edibles for several decades. My friend thinks the two are related.

And then you have users of various drugs who emerge unscathed.

It's best not to test this yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel you on the challenge with this. I have a friend like this and it’s annoying - she never remembers what we talk about, is frequently spaced out, and can’t hold really hold a conversation as she’s not really able to pay attention. I recently saw her wander away from another friend mid-sentence! I am close enough that I’m going to share my concerns with her - she may not realize it’s as bad as it is, maybe thinks it’s just taking the edge off. But anyway just offering understanding- same boat here.

Has she ever been tested for adhd? My friend with ADHD is like this.

[Anonymous]

What kinds of stuff is she forgetting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not friends with anyone who uses drugs.

Congrats?

What was the point in posting this? You are not answering the question nor adding to the conversation. You can scroll and say nothing, you know.

[Anonymous]

I go through phases like this (brain fog) when my thyroid is out of whack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel you on the challenge with this. I have a friend like this and it’s annoying - she never remembers what we talk about, is frequently spaced out, and can’t hold really hold a conversation as she’s not really able to pay attention. I recently saw her wander away from another friend mid-sentence! I am close enough that I’m going to share my concerns with her - she may not realize it’s as bad as it is, maybe thinks it’s just taking the edge off. But anyway just offering understanding- same boat here.

Thanks for your post! It is SO annoying! It also makes you feel like you're not important to them at all. I'd love to know how it turns out when you share your concerns please keep us updated!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Individual impairment as a consequence of drug use varies widely by user.

My friend's sister, in her late 50s, has had significant memory loss and emotional loss of control for many years now, and she has used edibles for several decades. My friend thinks the two are related.

And then you have users of various drugs who emerge unscathed.

It's best not to test this yourself.

I think this is the case here. They are doing more damage to her than good but she doesn't even notice it I guess which is all the more reason it's so disturbing to me.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not friends with anyone who uses drugs.

I’m sure you have no idea.

That might be true in other cases but—Weed is the one drug that people are extremely vocal about using, all the time, 5 days a week, and how it’s totally not addictive. Alcoholics have more shame.

[Anonymous]

My sister used hard drugs since she was very young and recently cleaned up and I’ve never tried any but my memory is so much worse than hers, also mid-30s. It drives my husband crazy. I also learned I have adhd which makes it worse when listening to people and explains some of my struggles. It’s not the drugs that are impacting your friend’s memory unless used more frequently- it’s likely something else.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a friend who seems to be having a decent amount of memory loss, she does use edibles quite a bit I'm thinking since she is younger this might be the cause. She is forgetting a ton of things we have talked about and its starting to effect our relationship as in I'm getting very tried of things being forgotten or having to remind her over and over again. It also starting to feel like she doesn't care since she doesn't remember. I also don't feel too comfortable bringing this up because I don't use edibles and don't want to to seem like I'm coming at her for it. I don't want to just write her off but bringing this up seems very risky to me, any suggestions welcome here.

I sympathize.. I have a good friend who I know has been a daily pot user for decades. She doesn't have memory loss, but she started behaving a little strangely -- very paranoid, cuts people out of her life easily, very reactive. I don't know if it's related. But we have drifted apart.

I don't know if there is any good way to bring this up; your friend is probably not going to change her behavior or usage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a friend who seems to be having a decent amount of memory loss, she does use edibles quite a bit I'm thinking since she is younger this might be the cause. She is forgetting a ton of things we have talked about and its starting to effect our relationship as in I'm getting very tried of things being forgotten or having to remind her over and over again. It also starting to feel like she doesn't care since she doesn't remember. I also don't feel too comfortable bringing this up because I don't use edibles and don't want to to seem like I'm coming at her for it. I don't want to just write her off but bringing this up seems very risky to me, any suggestions welcome here.

I sympathize.. I have a good friend who I know has been a daily pot user for decades. She doesn't have memory loss, but she started behaving a little strangely -- very paranoid, cuts people out of her life easily, very reactive. I don't know if it's related. But we have drifted apart.

I don't know if there is any good way to bring this up; your friend is probably not going to change her behavior or usage.

That is sad. I have heard that weed can cause people to be paranoid. I don't want to try to change her, tell her to stop using or whatever thats not my place, but I just want her to be aware in case this is something she doesn't realize is happening to her and if she would be concerned on her own to make changes if it is the case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through phases like this (brain fog) when my thyroid is out of whack.

This happens to me when I eat gluten!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not friends with anyone who uses drugs.

Caffeine and alcohol are drugs.