Guest Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I appear to have lost the ability to retain facts in my head! No matter how hard I try, by the next morning everything has gone, poof, into thin air. This course could take a heck of a lot longer than originally planned! Anybody got any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Whatever you are studying has to be something you are interested in so you want to research it and the facts should stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Makes no difference to me if I'm interested or not. My brain has turned to turnip and nothing whatsoever will stay in it for more than a couple of seconds. You don't think I'm a goldfish, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 No Kate you'r not a goldfish. They can remember things for 4 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Oh no!! That means I'm a lower lifeform! Pond scum ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 It's yoru hormones - at least that's what my dishy doctor told me! Oestrogen running out Chookie, I think that it might have something to do with the stress you've had lately. Ginkyo Biloga (?spelling) is supposed to be good for improving memory as it increases the circulation - might be cheaper just to stand on your head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 How old do you have to be for the oestrogen thing then Clare . I am definately getting worse ...... notes on the back door now, so I do not forget on my way out ...... and its gone rapidly downhill since last Autumn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Well I'm 43, and it started in earnest last year. The quack puts it down to the stressful few years I had with my ex/divorce etc. That was once he'd ruled out a familial tendency. I am trying out a herbal supplement called Estroven, which seems to help. It would be even more of a help if I wasn't so knackered all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The most common reasons in my family for forgetfulness are dehydration, not enough sleep, and not eating enough fruit & veg. Chocolate is said to contain stimulants that help your brain too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 There you go then - the perfect answer for when the old grey matter needs a bit of extra help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Maybe it's because we have trouble forgetting things! My brain is so full of useless info that needs deleting, plus overload of info relevent to friends, family (& forum ), current affairs, work, hobbies. Compare this to our ancestors....I think we're really pushing the limits on the sheer volume of facts that we encounter in our daily lives...no room left for extra! Added to this, you have work & young family, and the recent grief, all of which add up. So, anything that you can do to take away the stress of trying to remember too many day to day things, and simplify the demands on your brain juggling 101 things at once, then the easier it will be to focus on some study. For example, write down reminders for the week's activities, times, places and errands etc....have lists or memos pinned up to refer to. This means that you don't need to store that info, it's written on the fridge door or similar. Being disciplined and using a free block of time to study is the real challenge.....I used to ...just make phone call/coffee/meal, or even do housework...much better to be strict about starting with the studying. That was before the forum! ......but that can be your reward when your brain is used up! Good luck, Shona, I'm sure you'll soon be remembering the things you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Sheila, I think you are so right. Most of us juggle so many things and try to retain so much in our heads that at times it all does seem to fall apart!! The advice you are giving would benefit most of us, I'm sure. I will certainly gratefully accept hints and tips for becoming more organised and disciplined!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Just wish I'd put the theory into practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I didn't start forgetting things until I was 48/49 and I hate it because I've always had such a good memory. The client I work for on Wednesdays received a double whammy - his wife is a year older than me and at the same time, his daughter was 12/13 - poor man had hormones flying all around him and no escape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I've started to be forgetful. I'm 43 and my daughters are 11 and 12. Obviously, I'm in for a fun few years!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linda Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 One of the consultants at the hospital where I work was telling me he has three (now grown-up) daughters, but when they were teenagers he used to come home from work and open the front door with a very tentative 'hellooo?' before daring to step over the threshold!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 At this rate, at least I should be 'out the other side' by the time that Rosie hits teenge-hood Like Sheila, I liken the brain/memory to a flat spinning disk - when it has too much data to store on it, the excess just spins off the edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Clare, that's a really good analogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Did anyone see the series of programs on a tuesday? the last one was last night investigating complimentary therapies, I was interested as I am a Reiki therapist and have recently done an Indian Head Massage course. Last night they have proved that Ginko Biloba (sp?) and St John's Wort really do work, and in some cases better than conventional medicine good to know! (My energy hormones and ability to sleep seem to have headed south recently must be the vintage!!!) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Being serious for a moment it's the type of memory loss I'm worried about. I don't mind about storing/retrieving facts, although like Lesley, I've always been keen on remembering birthdays etc rather than having to use a book. No, it's the bit I can't see how to train.....trying to follow on from a previous conversation at a later date.... Eg. I was given a lift & greeted by another passenger......& I had completely not registered that her mother had died a couple of weeks before hand even though I had heard. Fortunately I soon came out with the right conversation, but I felt awful inside. I used to pride myself about remembering to enquire about the most recent developments. Even....did you enjoy the holiday in Prague?....now I'm lucky if I recall my friend has been away at all, let alone where. I noticed this happening about 10 years ago. I started a phone aide memoir book.....eg...A. is having 10 hour op....so that I'd remember to phone & ask about it...not answer the phone forgetting anything had happened. I should keep it up (but forget, & it sounds so clinical) but you can't do that when you're with people....same news, "Oh, let me write down that your mother died in case I forget.... " Again, perhaps it's emotional overload....I'm practising remambering the priority ones, such as daughter, so as not to offend! I find visual aids useful for studying....an A4 page with key points in a bubblegram, & offshoots for the details, to jog the memory. But, conversations....help! I also have (& I think the cause is linkled to immune system) that nuisance of being half way through a sentence & then completely stopping because I can't think of the next.........um...you know, those things you have in sentences....w...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 It's yoru hormones - at least that's what my dishy doctor told me! Oestrogen running out Chookie, I think that it might have something to do with the stress you've had lately. Ginkyo Biloga (?spelling) is supposed to be good for improving memory as it increases the circulation - might be cheaper just to stand on your head! I bought some Ginko Biloba - but I kept forgetting to take it Truly - not a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I forget what I was talking about halfway through too Sheila. Or sometimes words or names that I know really well! Dan - I had a conversation a while ago with my mother about senility. She said 'when I go mad, you won't put me in a home will you?' I answered 'no, I'll save my money and put a bag over your head!' She seems strangely reassured by this joke There have been times when I have been sorely tempted to use that bag on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I'm only 25 but my memory is terrible (always has been). All I could do was keep going over and over and over the same things until it went into my head, doing a short recap of stuff from the day before, and trying to summarise notes down until it was a few sides of a card in a card index system. For chemistry they told us to do posters and stick them all over the house so you keep seeing them. I write things down now, or I'd never remember I like to think it is tackling the question rather remembering a lot of facts that is the important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I bought some Ginko Biloba - but I kept forgetting to take it Truly - not a joke Not a problem I've ever come across with chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
