Why can't I remember anything?

Question

I can never remember anything, I can never remember what I did yestarday, I don't remember what I did last week, or even last year. I remember certain events, things that have had an impact on my life, other than that..Nothing. I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night.
I'm 20 years old, I feel like i'm 60...I feel like i'm crazy.
I'm always losing things, sometimes even big things. I have to search my keys before I go anywhere, I had a certain spot, specifically for my keys, but I forgot where the spot was...

Why can't I remember anything?
Is there something wrong with me?

Answer 1

im exactly the same way, i cant even remember what i ate for lunch today w/o thinking for 5 mins

BUT, i noticed that the more stressed out i was the more i forget things so Don't get to stressed. go for a walk or do something that you find relaxing, and try to get 8+ hrs of sleep

Answer 2

Yes, there is something wrong, this is not normal memory behavior. See your doctor and specifically have him check if you have hypothyroidism, since that can impair memory, along with anything else he can think of. Stress can affect memory, but not even close to the extent that your problem has reached. And you are way too young for Alzheimers or dementia, so don't worry about those being the cause. If the doctor does not find the problem, you should then go to a neurologist so that he can figure out what the problem is and treat you for it..

Answer 3

losing things and feeling crazy are normal but if your description is accurate and you dont remember what you have done than you need to tell people you really trust about your difficulties and see a doctor. Do not be afraid or ashamed to be your real self and share who that is with people. Whatever it is your going through, remember to spread good feelings around and to appreciate those that treat you well. As you bravely discover about your memory problems, let that reality take you where it goes and always remember the only real important thing is that you feel good and proud to be yourself and treat yourself and others kindly.
Some people have the opposite problem. They think about so many things they might explode. They also have to learn to feel good and treat others well in order to be almost happy. Happy enough at least to keep up the good fight...

Answer 4

This could be many different things, from too much stress, to something serious. Get checked out by your doctor, and, if necessary, by a neurologist. If everything is ok physically, then get a good therapist. You may be dissociative. Dissociation is a coping mechanism, resulting in compartmentalizing your life. If you are dissociative, you may function well and not remember it at all.
Since you're only 20, there's a lot of hope to find out what's happening to you and correct it.

Answer 5

I never got this question, I mean I understand why it make seance and agree with it but it's outcome. kind of like saying i just dressage with it premise. Do you remember the world before 1837? NO! Then why do you think you will remember the world after 1996?

Answer 6

Definitely go see a doctor. You are having some problems that may be physical. Or it could be mental or emotional. Maybe it's something very simple that can be fixed. At 20, you should not have these problems and you should not have to be so worried. Let a medical professional help you worry or ease your fears!

Answer 7

You ever had a head injury and didn't think
nothing of it? I heard that a herb called
'ginko biloba' taken regularly is supposed
to help improve memory. How's your
diet? What kind of foods do you eat?
You ever had a stroke before?
Let's hope you don't have an early
onset case of Alzeheimer's- it's a
memory disease supposedly developed
usually in people in their senior years
(people over 50 years old and older.)

Answer 8

I seriously feel bad for you dude. What a horrible way to live. How are you ever going to get a job? You seem halfway intelligent. You sound like like you have a brain disorder.

Answer 9

Check websites for the symptoms of alzheimers. I know that 20 is a bit young to develop it, but check with your doctor and webmd.com. you're not crazy, trust me.
By chance, have you ever had a concussion or a severe head injury? too many concussions can cause your symptoms too... :(

Answer 10

memory loss is the beginning sign of dementia (specifically alzheimer's) but you're too young to be experiencing it. you should really go see a doctor.