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Is is possible to have memory loss and only forget the people who you didn't see recently?

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Yes: There is memory loss which is laying down new memories. It is not limited to people but all recent experiences. There are also many other types of memory loss.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2017

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