One of the consequences of the meningitis regarding mental finctions (in addition to the delerium while the virus was still circulating within me) is the somewhat minor problem I have with short-term memory, now. Even before I became ill, I could be a scatter-brain at times, and my problems now aren't enough to enough to make an impact on my life, but it can be annoying.
The psychiatrist told me that the short-term memory function should return soon after I return to work - I assume because I would be forced to have to use it. I have returned to work, and have not yet had a problem remembering things even short term - so that hasn't been a problem, yet. At least, no one has told me I should have remembered something I should have remembered. Okay, there was one time a couple of weeks ago, but it was only embarrassing - but not detrimental. I reported a problem, then when it was fixed, did not remember reporting that particular problem.
During this recovery phase, more a few months ago when I started to walk outdoors with a cane than now, I tried to time myself. I would look at the time when I started, but when I reached my destination, I would forget what time I had started. And some things, I can't remember what I did on what days. But this stuff happens to everybody, certainly me before I fell ill, but it just seems to be a little more pronounced at the moment.
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