Canada
A 19-year-old female asked:
worst memory, i frequently forget a lot of things. and it is so bad that i get really upset and frustrated with myself. can anything help?
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Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli answered
Clinical Psychology 45 years experience
Memory: Daily aerobic exercise, good nutrition, proper sleep all help with memory but if your memory continues to be poor consult with your doctor to rule out any medical causes. If you are cleared consider a consultation with a mental health professional who with memory issues. Ask your doctor or your insurance carrier for a referral. Best wishes.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: Extreme stress, chronic worrying, poor diet and drugs will make a person forgetful. Changing this factors will definitely. Suggest you talk a counsellor. Good luck.
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NY
A 36-year-old member asked:
I can't remember anything, what can I do to help my memory?
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Dr. Ester Kwok answered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Exercise your brain: You may take vitamin E (no more than 2000 iu/week), vitamin c, omega 3 fatty acids, turmeric. Keep your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar under control. Exercise your mind by learning new things, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, playing chess. See your doctor early on, so that your memory impairment can be tested and tracked. Prescription medication may be given if needed.
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CA
A 25-year-old male asked:
I have a terrible memory. What can I do to improve my memory?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Junig answered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Use it or Lose it: You'll see ads for ginkgo biloba and other herbal remedies, but i've never seen good, double-blind studies that show efficacy from those products. Avoid alcohol and substances, of course; excercise and sleep well; and think, think, think. The more you use your mind, the better it will work. Read; play chess; do crossword puzzles-- less passive stuff like tv, and more active tasks.
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Canada
A 25-year-old female asked:
I noticed im having a hard time remembering things. For instance i'd open the browser and completely forget why. What is a good way to improve memory?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Colin Kerr answered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
Memory problems: The best ways to improve memory are the healthy lifestyle measures: get plenty of exercise (thus extra circulation to brain), eat well with a vitamin supplement, don't smoke, use excessive alcohol, and do get plenty of sleep. In addition you can improve short-term memory by practice. Play memory games or puzzles. They are both relaxing and help your brain improve its performance.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
I'm having sudden problems with memory, word recall, reading words. What is happening?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Miroslava Fox answered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Get evaluated: Since the onset of your symptoms is sudden and these symptoms can mean many things, address them with your primary care doctor to have a full work up and rule out anything physical going on. Based on the results, the optimal course of action will be decided .Good luck!
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I have a horrible memory and get distracted very easily. Why is this and what can I do to help it. I try hard but I really do forget and no one believes me.?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
? ADD: Suggest you see a neurologist and/or a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist and determine whether this appears to be an organic brain dysfunction or a thought disorder.
5664 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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