Suffering from Short-Term Memory Loss?

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Suffering from Short-Term Memory Loss?
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Mon, 07-31-2006 - 1:11pm

Feel free to post your results or just add your thoughts.


It's normal to forget things occasionally, such as where you put your keys. But if you're worried that your forgetfulness is a sign of a more serious problem, take this test to find out if you may be suffering from short-term memory loss. Think carefully before responding to each question, and answer as honestly as possible.


Adapted from Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind by Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., and Nancy Bruning.



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Registered: 11-25-2005
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 9:51pm
OK JAN now what???? Judy
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 10:17pm

These were my results:


You have mild short-term memory problems

Though your memory is generally good, you sometimes have trouble recalling recent events. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, a diet that lacks adequate vitamins and supplements, low blood sugar and not getting enough exercise may be contributing to your minor forgetfulness. Memory retrieval also slows down as you age, but this doesn't mean the memories aren't still there -- you just need to work harder to remember them.

There are tricks that can help to give your memory a boost by improving your concentration and focus. Try the quick ways to boost your brainpower from Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind by Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., and Nancy Bruning to help sharpen your memory when you have trouble recalling a fact or finding something you've misplaced.

Also learn more about the possible reasons behind your forgetfulness, from hormones to poor nutrition.

If you're still concerned about your memory, take the Are You Suffering from Long-Term Memory Loss? and Do You Have Brain Fog? self-assessments.

There's alot of good info here, Judy. How'd you do?




 

 


 



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Registered: 11-25-2005
Tue, 08-01-2006 - 7:35am
Moderate short term memory problem however I write everything down
so that I will not forget---- my Doc says it is probably from PTSD...
I say lack of vitamins from Celiac disease!! OHHHHHH WELL!
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 08-01-2006 - 9:42am
Mine is stress. Plain & simple! Lately, no matter how hard I try, I can't unload enough of it. I call the girls by each other's names. Just preoccupied or maybe distracted, I guess.
 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 08-01-2006 - 11:06am
You have mild short-term memory problems

Though your memory is generally good, you sometimes have trouble recalling recent events. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, a diet that lacks adequate vitamins and supplements, low blood sugar and not getting enough exercise may be contributing to your minor forgetfulness. Memory retrieval also slows down as you age, but this doesn't mean the memories aren't still there -- you just need to work harder to remember them.

There are tricks that can help to give your memory a boost by improving your concentration and focus. Try the quick ways to boost your brainpower from Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind by Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., and Nancy Bruning to help sharpen your memory when you have trouble recalling a fact or finding something you've misplaced.

Also learn more about the possible reasons behind your forgetfulness, from hormones to poor nutrition.

If you're still concerned about your memory, take the Are You Suffering from Long-Term Memory Loss? and Do You Have Brain Fog? self-assessments.

I am soooo forgetful!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Wed, 08-02-2006 - 5:16am

Based on this test I have mild problem.

I definitely know that anxiety and especially panic makes me forget things. When I'm in total peace (rarely) I feel my brain works full speed and I am surprised how well I remember then.