“Memory issues?”
l am a 56 year old male and l do not remember most things in my life. l have dyslexia so I'm slow going. My problem is memory, people tell me about my life, stories about things that happened but l do not remember anything. This is not new I have always had this problem. Things l should remember are just not there. l do not remember people. l work in a small team of people and cannot name most of the people l have worked with for years l just fake it when they chat. l do not remember my wedding or the birth of my daughter or my childhood but l do remember other peoples stories about me but do not remember being there.
Male | 56 years old
Complaint duration: years
1 Answer
Memory can be quite a complex thing. I would ask a number of important questions:
-if you have family members who have similar issues?
-did you have a trauma earlier in life that may have caused your memory issues?
-have you ever had improvement in your memory; has it ever become worse?
There are a number of reasons why some one can have problems with their memory, and it is not always easy to figure out what the true deficit is. As a Neurosurgeon (very different from a Neurologist), I have quite a few patients with memory problems. I have just a few recommendations for them to follow:
-first, talk to your family doctor. If you do not have one, get one. You will most likely be referred to a Neurologist for your memory issues.
-second, you must engage in mentally stimulating activities, like reading books or doing cross-words. In the face of dyslexia, read in a well lit area, and take your time.
-third, get on the NIH web site and research the MIND Diet. In order to have a properly functioning brain, you need to have good nutrition, and this diet is great for the human brain.
-last, try buying a simple memory book. You will find some of the descriptions and explanations quite insightful.
I hope you find this helpful. Take Care.
-if you have family members who have similar issues?
-did you have a trauma earlier in life that may have caused your memory issues?
-have you ever had improvement in your memory; has it ever become worse?
There are a number of reasons why some one can have problems with their memory, and it is not always easy to figure out what the true deficit is. As a Neurosurgeon (very different from a Neurologist), I have quite a few patients with memory problems. I have just a few recommendations for them to follow:
-first, talk to your family doctor. If you do not have one, get one. You will most likely be referred to a Neurologist for your memory issues.
-second, you must engage in mentally stimulating activities, like reading books or doing cross-words. In the face of dyslexia, read in a well lit area, and take your time.
-third, get on the NIH web site and research the MIND Diet. In order to have a properly functioning brain, you need to have good nutrition, and this diet is great for the human brain.
-last, try buying a simple memory book. You will find some of the descriptions and explanations quite insightful.
I hope you find this helpful. Take Care.
