I didnt know where to post this, but I guess this is the best place?
Anyways, I tend to have a bad memory, I forget some things quickly, I dont remember the names of things at work, like what they are. I confuse what people say easily, or dont understand. Im horrible at math, i dont remember pretty much anything and ive always been like that with math. It just never seems to stick, no subject really does. like english, or socials. When I write, I can make a mistake like putting down the last word I was thinging down in stead of the one that was supposed to go next. I hardly do that.. nvm about that but, when I sometimes read things i will read them wrong. my mind will skip a word i guess, like "The dog ate food" but instead it will be "the dog food" and skip the word "ate" and i will read it over and realize i missed reading a word.
I know this sounds dumb sorry, i was just wondering. (as you can tell I tend to not make sence when i write or talk for that matter..)
Are you on any medication, and do you have a diagnosis of any mh?
Also - have you mentioned this to any professionals, Drs or a teacher perhaps?
I ask, as it can point to many different things.
My memory changes depending on my mood. When my mood is too high or too low I do not remember things and do not have a very good attention span or focus, so I will loose focus when reading and so loose my place very easily. I know it is not quite the same thing, but I understand in a way how frustrating it can be.
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^^Agree with talking to your doc.
I have this; the last 2 years are pretty much gone but for bits and pieces.
My doc has said it's likely due to the benzo I was on for tooo long plus the depression.
I have troubles with reading now too, with 'remembering' the word for objects sometimes, etc.
I know how distressing it can be.
Hopefully your doc may have some ideas.
Gingko Biluba(herbal) is meant to be very good for memory/mental clarity. But clear it with your doc first, if you are thinking of trying it. It may react if you are on meds.
I haven't got the best memory either but I think for the most part with me it's related to my learning problems cause I don't forget things like appointments and things, It's more 'processing' things that I forget/get confused I'm sure MH issues also play a part though cause like Roiben I find it hard when my mood is either low or elated.
It's definatly worth speaking to a doctor and also a teacher about it.
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when I sometimes read things i will read them wrong. my mind will skip a word i guess, like "The dog ate food" but instead it will be "the dog food" and skip the word "ate" and i will read it over and realize i missed reading a word.
I have the exact same problem except that when I re-read things I continue to read it the same wrong way over and over and eventually I may catch it but most of the times I don't and it's evident when I get back school work with feedback. I asked my psychology professor about it as he works in the neurological field and he said he never heard of that and said it's more likely a psychological problem than a neurological problem but said to be safe to see a neurologist.
My psychiatrist thinks it may be a part of a mental health disorder (possible thinking/psychotic disorder) but I'm not sure what I believe about that. I must point out that I have a lot of other symptoms going on so what he said was not just based on this reading issue alone.
I personally believe that my depression might be doing this. I just thought I'd share this with you so you know you aren't alone in this. I would discuss this with a doctor especially since you said it's been going on an extended amount of time. It could be a number of different things and if it's interefering significantly in your life I'd think it to be a good idea to follow up on this.
Take care
Every time you get up and get back in the race,
One more small piece of you starts
To fall into place
I have a really bad memory too. I was told by my doctor that it's because of my depression, that it's very common. So if you're depressed, that could be an explanation.
I felt every ounce of me screaming out,
But the sound was trapped deep in me.
Thank you, i will talk to my councler about it. Im not on any meds, but she did see if i wanted to talk to a therapist and get anti depressents or something.
