How do you cope with memory problems?

Question

How do you cope with memory
problems? How can you avoid
getting lost?

8 Ways to Help Memory
http://www.webmd.com/solutions/living_with_alzheimers?ecd=wnl_day_110107

Answer 1

Well, fortunately I haven't experienced that yet, knock on wood. Oh, hold on, someone's at the door.

Answer 2

For the first time, in a long time, these memories are no longer suppressed or put away on the back burner. You will experience many different emotions since" the door has been opened". You may, actually, remember other things that have been forgotten now that you are aware of other things. Does this make sense?? Just think about it !! Evidently, you have suffered severe psychological trauma. It is hard to say how to deal with this. But, I do know that talking about your issues, is the first step. Your mind is in a fog, it feels as though you are disconnected from reality ( as we know it). You want to avoid certain people. This is self-isolation, beneficial, yet harmful. Have you thought about writing your feelings in a journal? Yeah, I know that is sounds ridiculous but, it does help. It allows you to put your emotions into words, this alone can be quite therapeutic. I'm glad that you have sought professional assistance. How long have you been burying this feelings?? Just to make a point, if you can bury them for " x" amount of years then it will take time and patience to deal with them and resolve them. If you have difficulty dealing with your issues before your next appointment, please call your psychiartrist to discuss your feelings. Is there a family relative or a close friend that you can talk to?? I hope that this helps. It takes time so, hang in there!! God Bless.

Answer 3

Why cope, give it time and you don't remember that your forgot something. One never gets lost, where ever you end up, that's exactly where you are cause you ain't nowhere else.
8 ways to help the memory ? one of the best is remembering 50 ways to leave your lover ((yuk))

Answer 4

On the news a couple of months ago they announced that we are not breathing deeply, enough. That Oxygen is only getting to the top of our lungs. So I have tried deep breathing and exercising on a bike and with both of them my memory and attention work better.

Answer 5

Knocking on wood here....I don't have those problems yet. In fact my kids, and my peers all rely on me to remember every daggum thing! lol

I have always been mentally active -[not as a ploy for memory, just my 'way'] and do crossword puzzles daily; read a lot; and try to challenge my intellect daily...maybe it helped? Dunno...maybe I'm just lucky!

Answer 6

I am married, ergo .. I do not have a memory problem .. birthdays, anniversaries, shopping .. my conscience (known as the 'broomstick warrior') would never let me FORGET anything .. and it was 1965 when I forgot her birthday and I haven't forgotten since .. would I dare .. but just to e safe I am constantly reminded 'you forgot my birthday' .. I think this is known as LOVE

Answer 7

I know this sounds stupid, but everyone tells me to play those card games where you flip up a card and have to remember where it is, I think it's accually called memory. That's only if you have a minor problem, if it's major you should see a doctor.

Answer 8

I like word association. If an instructors name is Alexander, I think oh yeah Aleaxander Graham Bell, Ms. Alexander. I teach my son little songs. It helps.

Answer 9

What i usually do is write things down. Or just try to think what was i doing at the time to remember something i did or said.

Answer 10

I get frustrated if I am alone. I hate my mind sometimes.
When out and about I hope someone is with me so I can find my car in the parking lot.