I've found that I have SERIOUSLY bad short-term memory. I will literally find myself standing in the middle of a room without being able to remember what I got up for. I have a hard time remembering the names of celebrities, historical facts (big problem on tests!), things like that...It's gotten really worse in the past years...
this is a really big problem because my exam will be next week... monday!
help!
2007-10-05 17:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by cutie 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i have plenty of sleep and i am not stressed
2007-10-05 17:28:46 · update #1
i am suffering from UTI(urinary tract infection), does that affects my memory? if yes... then what should i do? .., and for those who are wondering bout my grade... it is (somehow) high?and they(my teachers,classm8s and my parents) are expecting that i will have a high grade again..i suffered from dengue fever... maybe a month ago... does that affects my memory?
2007-10-05 17:35:58 · update #2
im not that nervous about the exam.... thats not the reason...
2007-10-05 23:25:23 · update #3
Sounds like stress. Stress is a systemic problem, it drives your heart rate wild, make you gain weight and mess with your memory. Make sure that you are eating right, sleeping 6-8 hours a night. Good Luck on your test!
2007-10-05 17:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are too young to be having any Alzheimer's symptoms. I saw my doctor yesterday for the same problem and he had a couple of thoughts: No Alzheimers, first off. He said memory loss can be from stress, some medications (such as urinary tract infections) and from lack of sleep, etc. I have sleep apnea and for 2 months have slept with a machine called a CPap and my sleeping habits are better, thus my memory should not get any worse. So, you might fall into one of these (or more) categories. My guess would be that this will go away as soon as the tests are over. It wouldn't hurt to see a Neurologist. Talk to your parents or someone willing to listen - maybe your family physician. I'm wondering what your grades are and if you are pushing yourself too much - expecting A's. Just try to sit quietly before school and ask God to help you through the day and to help you do your best. That's all you can expect is to do your best! Good luck Monday!
2007-10-05 17:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by DPL06351 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax! The exam is on your mind and everything else has sort of taken the back seat. It would help if you start re-phrasing it ...think of it as being FOCUSSED on your exam! It also helps to take down notes/scribble when you study. It sure helped me each n every time. Good luck!
2007-10-05 17:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lunar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer to your problem is............... what was the question again? I have forgotton
2007-10-05 17:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
QUIT PANICKING!
2007-10-05 17:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by I don't know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋