Does PTSD interfer with current memory retention?

I have trouble staying focused and remembering events that are more current than childhood and weren't traumatic. Is this because of my PTSD? I thought it was just a bad memory.

PTSD, if its not dealt with and trauma isnt processed ,it most certainly can interfere with daily living & memory.
Take care of yourself.Doing the healing work will make it easier.

Stress can definately affect memory, but so can many other things, medications, artificial sweetners like in diet soda, aging all factors.

Yes, this is definitely a symptom of PTSD, although it is not always present as individual symptoms vary among individuals. If you are not already, I suggest that you see a therapist who specializes in PTSD.

Yes, PTSD can cause ongong anxiety in the present, such as hypervigilance. That means that part of your brain is being taken up with processing the environment for cues that may signal danger. The more that is happening, the worse your current memory may be...

Could b ... r the events u cant remember during the pre stress disorder ? Ill edit .

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