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Feb 12, 2021 · Seven normal memory problems. 1. Transience. This is the tendency to forget facts or events over time. You are most likely to forget information soon after you learn it. However, memory has a use-it-or-lose-it quality: memories that are called up and used frequently are least likely to be forgotten. Although transience might seem like a sign of ...
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Oct 21, 2022 · Symptoms of Forgetfulness. Problems with memory, thinking, or attention can appear as forgetfulness. Signs that you may have a diagnosable problem include: Trouble remembering details like dates or names. Being disoriented (not knowing where you are) Feeling like your brain is “foggy”. Getting easily confused.
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- Lack of sleep. Not getting enough sleep is perhaps the greatest unappreciated cause of forgetfulness. Too little restful sleep can also lead to mood changes and anxiety, which in turn contribute to problems with memory.
- Medications. Tranquilizers, antidepressants, some blood pressure drugs, and other medications can affect memory, usually by causing sedation or confusion.
- Underactive thyroid. A faltering thyroid can affect memory (as well as disturb sleep and cause depression, both of which can be causes of forgetfulness).
- Alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can interfere with short-term memory, even after the effects of alcohol have worn off. Although "too much" varies from person to person, it’s best to stick with the recommendation of no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one a day for women.
- Medications. Prescription drugs like benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants are linked to memory disorders. Other drugs, such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, newer anticonvulsants, isotretinoin and ciclosporin, are also significantly associated with memory loss.
- Head Injury. Head trauma like concussion can lead to memory loss. A single blow to the head can cause memory loss that either stays the same or improves over time.
- Thyroid Issues. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. On the other hand, hyperthyroidism happens when the gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
- Alcohol. The parts of the brain relating to memory are more susceptible to alcohol-related damage than other parts of the brain. Therefore, heavy drinking can take its toll on memory.
Jul 21, 2018 · Here are three signs that may signal a potential memory problem: 1. Current memory is notably weaker than previous levels, as evidenced by increasing forgetfulness for well-known, frequently used ...
Sep 14, 2022 · Memory loss and other dementia symptoms occur when neurons die after they’ve stopped working and lost their connections with other brain cells. Some neuron loss is a natural part of aging, but ...
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May 19, 2015 · Overtasking leads to forgetfulness. Seek silence. Noisy or busy environments can make it harder to understand, memorize, and recall new information. Learn it twice. Memories become more durable when you circle back and lock in the same information another time. Create cues.
