Why am I so forgetful and distracted??

[julesbert]

I am a 23 year old female and over the last six months I have become increasingly forgetful (in long term but mostly short term memory), distractible, unmotivated, and lazy. This is the OPPOSITE of my personality. I have suffered from depression for years, however this just started in the last six months. I am on an antidepressant prescribed by my psychiatrist that should help with these symptoms however they are still getting worse, yet it has helped with my mood and overall energy. I am worried it is not psychological. Or if it is, why isn't medication helping? What meds would help?

[slightlycosmo]

Has your depression worsened in the last little bit? I had a traumatic event several years after I'd started dealing with my depression and anxiety issues, and after that happened I was very distracted, forgetful, and unmotivated at times due to the increased depression and grief.

[Paxiled]

Could be a side effect of the antidepressant -- if it's working, then you're metabolizing it well, which means you also get the side effects.  Just a possibility.