i'm 23 and just realizing that i only have about 5 memories from agoe 0-16, is that normal?

Question

2 are really bad, 3 are good.

Answer 1

im 19 and i have about 3 memories from 0-16

dont worry about it.

Answer 2

You might want to consider whether you have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). The inability to concentrate therefore the inability to recall and retain information.

You never forget - correction your brain never forgets. Many tend to recall things in there dreams (in there unconcious memories) or under hypnosis.

You can try to improve your ability to recall things by excercising and improving your memory. I usually write notes or lists of things to do everyday. Another method I use is key words, music, or objects to trigger my memories.

Example: I see a coffee Folgers commercial, I drank coffee the other day with husband, we had a conversation, what did we talk about? That he likes it with 2 sugars. Oh yes we need to buy sugar, and then I write this down on a grocery list in plain site or in my purse with my wallet so I can remember to buy sugar. etc. etc.

With the exception of injury and disease, the brain never loses anything, it's about your desire to recall things.

You can try to have a old friend recall instances or experiences of your past, but only tell you parts of what happened so that you can in turn try to recall that day also, or what happened next etc. etc.

Forgetting is either
1) the failure to store information in the first place, or
2) the inability to retrieve the information, or
3) the failure to store it in such a way that it can be found when needed.

Remembering and forgetting are fairly big issues in academics. Experiments suggest that we forget all kinds of information all of the time. Although there are several theories which attempt to explain forgetting, much about the neurobiology of the brain remains unknown.

What is known about memory is that it works more effectively when conscious effort is required [vs.] more peripheral routes to learning. Intention, motivation and interest are critical.

Short term memory has a limited capacity and information disappears fast unless you can shift it into long term memory. Most of the information that we receive is not stored but quickly lost - probably at least 50% almost immediately and around 20% after 24 hours. Review quickly and repeatedly to improve your retention.

Find more Memorization Techniques at:

http://www.willamette.edu/cla/ler/memory.htm

Memory has two parts: Concentration (you have to get it before you can forget it) and Recalling it.

Good Luck! Ta-Ta- Darling!

Answer 3

There are two ways to read your question. If you mean memories like "special memories" of "special" events then you may be fine and I'm sorry for the bad memories.
If you mean you can only remember 5 isolated events then you need help from a professional.
Can you remember the name of the grammar school you attended? Can you remember if you ever rode a bike?
Can you remember the first time you kissed someone?
Can you remember the name of a friend from your time in high school?
There is a difference between "Memories" and "Memory"
Good Luck

Answer 4

I'm 17 and i have a much better long term meory. I hope mine doesn't get that bad! I can remmeber stuff from age 2. From age 5 i can remmeber exact conversations i had with people and what i was thinking an doing etc. I have many of this memories... thousands. So does my mum, but she lives in the past whereas i live for the present and future.

So to me that's not normal :|

Answer 5

The attitude, whereby so-called modernistic parents do not allow their children to believe in the tooth fairy, Jack and the Beanstalk, monsters, Father Christmas and Halloween to mention just a few robs those children of their childhood memories. This results in such children growing up far too advanced for their ages and having only negative memories. The modern fear, correct in most cases, of not allowing children to wander in the forests, climb hills, take part in 'adventures' does exactly the same. I am in my 60's and have absolutely wonderful memories of my childhood - memories which I would not wish to change or deprive my grandchildren from having. Childhood should be a wonderful adventure with imagination playing a major role in development unlike all the modern inventions such as mobile phones, computers, mp3's etc., taking over the childrens lives. All these things encourage children to grow up far too quickly with no sense of imagination. Childhood is a time when children should be protected, (of course), encouraged to use their imagination, to make mud pies, mess about in small streams, dream and look forward to catching Santa Clause and in my case praying that my teeth would fall out in anticipation of a visit from the tooth fairy. All these things helped me to be what I am today. Happy, contented and looking forward to many more years with my grandchildren and, dare I say it, great grandchildren.

I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and may the New Year bring you all your wishes, whatever they may be. I wish for nothing, Thank God, other than Peace in the Middle East. God Bless everyone...................

Answer 6

It could mean you are just tired and stressed out right now. Get a 3 ring binder and write down all the memories, talk with parents / siblings / other people from your past about "remember when " topics. I think you'll find a lot more memories than you can think of now. IF recalling them are important to you. I, too, have large gaps in my childhood but I'm sure it PTSD from the nasty divorce my parents went through. I'm not going to dwell on the past tho, I feel my job it to look forward about life. who I am now, is up to me. not my past. I am a firm beliver in taking responsibility for my thoughts and actions. Good luck on your path, I hope you don't let it interfeer with you life

Answer 7

im 20 and i got a lots of memories , let me tell u something honey being without memories is better than being with bad memories so i say you are normal and lucky for forgetting the past..

Answer 8

I don't think that's "normal." Have you talked to a doctor/counselor about it? Rule out any physical problems....because otherwise that would be some SERIOUS memory repression.

Answer 9

Very normal I think.? well maybe not.but sometimes I think that but. no if you really think about it yes, maybe, but if you really do then its OK!!because God loves you anyway. and if you forget that it OK also.if you have faith in yourself it doesnt much matter about memory I dont think.but if it bothers you , try not to worry. because worry is not a good thing. let go and let God

Answer 10

One remembers only those things which create impressions on him.