hello nicole and welcome to NT.

i believe that fear of the unknown is worse than knowing the truth.
nothing you've said means that your brain is atrophying. but, i'm not a dr.
that's where you need to see your pcp and get a referral to a good neuro.
knowing what, if anything, you're dealing with will give you personal power.

you owe it to yourself, and your family.
i wouldn't give up school. but i would encourage you to have this checked out.
AMN's advice is always the best.

what are you in school for?
please stay in touch with us. hoping to hear more about you.