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By *stellaWoman 42 weeks ago
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Short term memory is exceptional, I get told that a lot (they just say memory but I know it’s short term), long term not so good - I can’t remember very well and certainly can’t year place things that have happened - like my mother can go “that year we went here, the next year we went to wherever”, I have no clue, I just remember glimpses or feelings of things. |
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"Short term memory is exceptional, I get told that a lot (they just say memory but I know it’s short term), long term not so good - I can’t remember very well and certainly can’t year place things that have happened - like my mother can go “that year we went here, the next year we went to wherever”, I have no clue, I just remember glimpses or feelings of things. "
I’m the exact opposite, short term memory is atrocious, I’ve even taken to writing things down If I think it’s important I need to remember it, long term is really good, can remember with vivid detail things from years back. Not just isolated things but things in general. |
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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"Annoyingly awesome.
If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.
A JAG reply with full honesty and no sarcasm? What a glorious start to the week."
I'm trying to fit in more.
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy. |
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Mines very random, I can probably remember most arguments I've ever had and all the words from songs back in the 90's but I couldn't tell you what I had for tea last night or what I was supposed to put on my to do list for today.
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By *eli OP Woman 42 weeks ago
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"Short term memory is exceptional, I get told that a lot (they just say memory but I know it’s short term), long term not so good - I can’t remember very well and certainly can’t year place things that have happened - like my mother can go “that year we went here, the next year we went to wherever”, I have no clue, I just remember glimpses or feelings of things. "
Yes, feelings/how you feel about something can last far longer in our memories than details.
I know that memory reduces as we get older... I'm not sure if it kind of reverses so long term improves and short term doesn't. Why as people age (let's say 75+) do they recall childhood memories more readily though? I'm not sure. |
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By *mf123Man 42 weeks ago
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Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers |
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By *eli OP Woman 42 weeks ago
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"Oh I’m good. I remember a lot of things, and I’m amazed at how people easily forget when it’s convenient.  "
Yes, sometimes it's rather deliberate and that can be irksome. I try and give people the benefit of the doubt and tell myself they've genuinely forgotten.  |
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"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers"
Old my arse you're younger than me  |
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I have a very random working memory due ADHD, I can remember what are the favourite biscuits of someone I worked with 4 years ago, though, or the name of the mechanic that fixed my ex’s of 16 years cars. Memory be doing its own thing nowadays |
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By *mf123Man 42 weeks ago
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"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers
Old my arse you're younger than me "
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"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers
Old my arse you're younger than me hard life "
Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper |
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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"Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising!
Same as this basically "
Wait did you write this, or me  |
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By *eli OP Woman 42 weeks ago
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"It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy. "
Olfactory! Do you ever remember people by their smell? That darn 'tism is a nuisance. |
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By *mf123Man 42 weeks ago
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"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers
Old my arse you're younger than me hard life
Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper "
i dont wip but a snap sounds good to me |
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"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers
Old my arse you're younger than me hard life
Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper i dont wip but a snap sounds good to me"
A snap of what?  .. don't worry I'll do the whipping   |
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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Generally better through repetition but remember random stuff too. I'm awful with names and dates, but I'll ask you how your newborn nephew is months after you told me once which helps me look like a right fucking creep |
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"Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising!
Same as this basically
Wait did you write this, or me "
Not too sure. Probably best to ask Estella |
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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"It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy.
Olfactory! Do you ever remember people by their smell? That darn 'tism is a nuisance. "
Absolutely! I can still recall the scent of my Nan who died when I was 7. |
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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"It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy. "
There are similarities with me in here, and i'm fairly certain is related to my autistic brain too. My short term memory isn't very good and my long term memory is patchy as well, but things I'm interested in seems to be a brainer. In terms of the visual and hearing processing, in the moment they are both very good but trying to remember information after isn't too bad but not great either. My brain processing in terms of socialising is somewhat slower than the usual brain processing neurotypical peeps. |
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My memory is quite good, despite spending much of my 20s shall we say... not living the best lifestyle.
I do sometimes struggle with names, particularly when I first meet people, takes a little while for them to sink in but not so with anything else, which I find odd. |
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Rubbish, definitely worse than in the past. I think the amount of time I spent alone over lockdown had an impact on low level ADHD and made it worse.
It's somewhat selective though. I can hyper-focus on things I like and am interested in, and remember intricate detail about them, but general things just disappear from my mind. |
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"What's your memory like?
Good, bad, somewhere in between or...
you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?"
Everyone’s neuro spice is different - I skimmed your post and didn’t see the last line before I attempted to be witty.
I can’t remember something I didn’t notice the first time round.
But in any case, SOMEBODY has to pick the low hanging fruit.
And I’m really short |
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What did my grandma used to say… “I can remember 50 years ago like it was yesterday… but I can’t tell you what I had for breakfast this morning.”
I remember the things that it’s important for me to remember.
And if I need help, I’ve usually got notes.
(Whether or not I can find my notes is a whole other matter.)
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By (user no longer on site) 42 weeks ago
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"What's your memory like?
Good, bad, somewhere in between or...
you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?"
Sooooooo I went to a psychologist about my memory, getting confused or muddled etc. They didn't know if it was as a result of my brain tumour or if I was/wasn't forgetful.
Anyway, what she found is that I've not been engaged (grimace). When I've found something a bit boring or whatever, my brain wasn't switching on. Unknowingly. When I was challenged or had a vested interest on something, I was very very good at remembering. As in I was on the 99.9 percentile. I was so relieved and chuffed when I heard this. I literally wasn't going senile as I was genuinely worried about that or really early signs of Alzheimer's etc.
However, the fatigue and concentration troubles did make a difference and I couldn't function ie drive myself home afterwards. So I can remember if it catches my interest but not for sustained periods of time, other wise I'm kaput. |
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