I keep on forgetting that i hav done things and do them again and again?

Question

my problem is daily i do some things and i do them again and again as if i did not do them at all.when i do it for the second time then i remember that i have done them already.untill then i think i havent done them.how will my problem be solved?please help friends

Answer 1

It sounds like you have OCD. My brother & aunt has it and there is medication to help it. Notice if other family members tend to do it too.

Answer 2

Keep a to-do list and cross out items as soon as they are done. If this involves the taking of medications buy a daily pill divider for a buck at the pharmacy and fill it with your daily doses, that way you'll never second guess yourself.

Answer 3

Try ginkoba, its a natural memory pill.
And make a list, keep on the fridge or a door, and check off each item you did when you finish.

This way you check your list first before you do something.

This sounds serious, like you may have a compulsive disorder, happens to a lot of people.

Answer 4

It does not appear to be unusual for people to repeat what they have been saying again and again and in the same manner,you also do the same thing again.It is a habit formed,inhibiting your thoughts and actions.You can yourself break this habit of doing again by referring to the work done by you duly recording the same as and when done in a dairy

Answer 5

First go to the doctor and scan your head. Hopefully there won't be any problem. In that case, it is only a lack of concentration and getting organised. You won't believe that one my friends was very much absent minded and then i told him to maintain a blue of to do list and practise. Even today, after 6 years i can see a blue book in his car and he is one of the best organised employees in his company. Good luck.

Answer 6

I have the problem of asking the same questions over and over again.

For me its a coping skill that I learned early in childhood (alcoholic father)

A counselor might help. Or physicologist.

for me I am just trying to remember things during the day. Like when I get home.....what i have for lunch......what cloths did I wear.....and before I ask a question I try to remember if I asked it already.

good luck

Answer 7

Try some memory exercises, keep a to-do list and the things u have already done.

Answer 8

It's not OCD as you aren't forcing yourself to do the things over and over. As you do something tell yourself you're doing it, and when you've finished tell yourself you've done it. Try to avoid alcohol and eat plenty of green leafy vegetables. If it continues you may need to see a doctor to have an MRI scan, to ensure there are no problems with your brain.

Answer 9

Sounds to me like you have OCD. You are compelled to do it again and again. Because you really know in your mind that you have already done it and yet you still do it again.

http://www.ocfoundation.org/

Answer 10

You probably have a minor case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,or you are just really stressed out and your mind is foggy.



Symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder

Obsessions

These are unwanted ideas or impulses that repeatedly well up in the mind of the person with OCD. Persistent fears that harm may come to self or a loved one, an unreasonable concern with becoming contaminated, or an excessive need to do things correctly or perfectly, are common. Again and again, the individual experiences a disturbing thought, such as, "My hands may be contaminated—I must wash them"; "I may have left the gas on"; or "I am going to injure my child." These thoughts are intrusive, unpleasant, and produce a high degree of anxiety. Sometimes the obsessions are of a violent or a sexual nature, or concern illness.

Compulsions

In response to their obsessions, most people with OCD resort to repetitive behaviors called compulsions. The most common of these are washing and checking. Other compulsive behaviors include counting (often while performing another compulsive action such as hand washing), repeating, hoarding, and endlessly rearranging objects in an effort to keep them in precise alignment with each other. Mental problems, such as mentally repeating phrases, list making or checking are also common. These behaviors generally are intended to ward off harm to the person with OCD or others. Some people with OCD have regimented rituals while others have rituals that change. Performing rituals may give the person with OCD some relief from anxiety, but it is only temporary.

People with OCD show a range of insight into the senselessness of their obsessions. Often, especially when they are not actually having an obsession, they can recognize that their obsessions and compulsions are unrealistic. At other times they may be unsure about their fears or even believe strongly in their validity.

Most people with OCD struggle to banish their unwanted, obsessive thoughts and to prevent themselves from engaging in compulsive behaviors. Many are able to keep their obsessive-compulsive symptoms under control during the hours when they are at work or attending school. But over the months or years, resistance may weaken, and when this happens, OCD may become so severe that time-consuming rituals take over the sufferers' lives, making it impossible for them to continue activities outside the home.

OCD sufferers often attempt to hide their disorder rather than seek help. Often they are successful in concealing their obsessive-compulsive symptoms from friends and coworkers. An unfortunate consequence of this secrecy is that people with OCD usually do not receive professional help until years after the onset of their disease. By that time, they may have learned to work their lives—and family members' lives—around the rituals.

OCD tends to last for years, even decades. The symptoms may become less severe from time to time, and there may be long intervals when the symptoms are mild, but for most individuals with OCD, the symptoms are chronic.


Are other illnesses associated with OCD?

People with OCD often have other kinds of anxiety, like phobias (such as fear of spiders or fear of flying) or panic attacks.

People with OCD also may have depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, an eating disorder or a learning disorder such as dyslexia.

Having one or more of these disorders can make diagnosis and treatment more difficult, so it's important to talk to your doctor about any symptoms you have, even if you're embarrassed.

How is OCD treated?

Several medicines are available to treat OCD. These medicines include: clomipramine (brand name: Anafranil), fluoxetine (brand name: Prozac), sertraline (brand name: Zoloft), paroxetine (brand name: Paxil) and fluvoxamine (brand name: Luvox). These drugs can cause side effects such as dry mouth, nausea and drowsiness. Sometimes they also affect a person's sexual performance. It may be several weeks before a person with OCD notices the benefits of his or her medicine.

Under the guidance of a trained therapist, behavioral therapy can also be used to treat OCD. In behavioral therapy, people face situations that produce their obsessions and anxiety. Then they are encouraged not to perform the rituals that usually help control their nervous feelings. For example, a person who is obsessed with germs might be encouraged to use a public toilet without washing his or her hands more than once. To use this method, a person with OCD must be able to tolerate the high levels of anxiety that can result. Over time, behavioral therapy can make the symptoms of OCD go away.