On May 10, 2019, Twitter user @skxllcity posted a seemingly earnest tweet alerting the masses about a potential side effect of depression and anxiety: memory loss.

The tweet received more than 170,000 likes, more than 50,000 retweets, and its replies are flooded with people sharing their own experiences with memory loss rooted in trauma and mental illness, as well as other side effects of depression and anxiety, like slowed cognition. Nice, teachable moment, especially given the fact that depression and anxiety can lead to memory loss; research has shown that depression and short-term memory loss are linked, and generalized anxiety disorder has been linked with longer memory gaps, due to the “exhausting” frequency with which anxiety activates the brain’s stress response, according to a report by Allure. Depression and anxiety are also both linked with sleep interruptions, which can exacerbate existing memory issues because low-quality sleep impacts the brain’s ability to focus on absorbing and recalling information, according to WebMD. Luckily, memory loss linked to trauma or mental illness isn’t necessarily permanent and can be alleviated with the help of a mental health professional, per the Allure report.

Read on: Yes, Anxiety and Depression Are Linked to Memory Loss. Yes, People Talk About It – VICE