Sarah Lancashire has revealed that <a class="ck-custom-link" href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/menopause-women-doctor-advice-alice-duffy-recipe-sleep/">menopause symptoms</a> left her unable to remember why she was out shopping when in the supermarket.

The Happy Valley star, 58, revealed that “brain fog” <a class="ck-custom-link" href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/eat-your-way-to-a-smoother-menopause/">has wreaked havoc with her memory</a>, and on one occassion left her unable to remember that she was out to buy groceries when in an aisle at Sainsbury’s.

Ms Lancashire, who won best drama performance at the National Television Awards (NTA) last week, told The Mail on Sunday: “I’m having the most terrible menopause.

“I’ve got brain fog. I was in Sainsbury’s the other day, and I found myself just stood there in the aisle and could not remember what I was there for. It just comes over you all of a sudden.”

She added that she was sometimes unable to remember things that “happened 30 years ago”.

Happy Valley star says 'brain fog' has wreaked havoc with her memory and is suffering from hot flushes{ai:summary}<p>Actress Sarah Lancashire, known for her role in Happy Valley, has spoken out about the memory loss she experiences due to menopause symptoms. Lancashire revealed that she often suffers from "brain fog" and on one occasion, couldn't remember why she was shopping at Sainsbury's. The menopause has affected her memory to the point where she can't recall events from 30 years ago. #health</p>

Sarah Lancashire says menopause left her unable to remember why she was in Sainsbury's

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