I'm losing my mind (1 Viewer)

[TheIronSheik]

By no means do I claim to be incredibly smart. But, my whole life I've been able to remember almost anything, in great detail, very vividly. Growing up, I just thought everyone had a memory like that. But when I got older, I realized that my memory was much better than most other people. I would actually get very frustrated when people couldn't remember very minor details that seemed so easy for me to recall. It almost felt like they weren't trying hard enough to remember.

Well, now I'm 40 and I can already notice that I'm losing this ability. I can still remember a lot more than most, but at the same time, I can't remember things like I used to. I had a process that I would go through, where I would cycle images or letters through my head and it could easily fill in clues to what I was thinking.

It's scary. I just wonder if it's going to go quick. Kind of like the saying "The brightest flame burns quickest." Again, not saying I'm bright in the smart sense, but more in the sense that maybe my brain was working harder. I don't know. And I'm sure it sounds silly. But who knows.

I'll be sitting on the couch and my daughter will ask me a question and I'll say, "Well, it's one of those things.... uh.... those... what are they called?" I can see the object in my brain. But I can't find the word. So I'll try and describe the object, but more words start to fail me.

I asked my doctor but he said that's normal for getting old. But I don't think he understood exactly what I was asking. I know a lot of you guys are getting old with me. Just wondering if anyone else notices their mind going?

 

[bostonfred]

Definitely. Sometimes I find myself starting a

 

[B-Deep]

i forget lots of stuff, but remember ridiculously useless stuff

i'll tell you this, working on your kids homework with them makes you feel like a damn moron at times

 

[jerry jones]

I feel like my mind is going.....I thought I saw a 2 page topic about this earlier.....

 

[msommer]

 

[Ned]

 

[Guest]

 

[shadyridr]

I have the perfect advice for you

 

[fantasycurse42]

For every new piece of information you take in, try to forget something, this will help!

 

[shadyridr]

Damn forgot what i was gonna say.

 

[moleculo]

I have assume its the booze killing the brain cells.

 

[cstu]

By no means do I claim to be incredibly smart. But, my whole life I've been able to remember almost anything, in great detail, very vividly. Growing up, I just thought everyone had a memory like that. But when I got older, I realized that my memory was much better than most other people. I would actually get very frustrated when people couldn't remember very minor details that seemed so easy for me to recall. It almost felt like they weren't trying hard enough to remember.

Well, now I'm 40 and I can already notice that I'm losing this ability. I can still remember a lot more than most, but at the same time, I can't remember things like I used to. I had a process that I would go through, where I would cycle images or letters through my head and it could easily fill in clues to what I was thinking.

It's scary. I just wonder if it's going to go quick. Kind of like the saying "The brightest flame burns quickest." Again, not saying I'm bright in the smart sense, but more in the sense that maybe my brain was working harder. I don't know. And I'm sure it sounds silly. But who knows.

I'll be sitting on the couch and my daughter will ask me a question and I'll say, "Well, it's one of those things.... uh.... those... what are they called?" I can see the object in my brain. But I can't find the word. So I'll try and describe the object, but more words start to fail me.

I asked my doctor but he said that's normal for getting old. But I don't think he understood exactly what I was asking. I know a lot of you guys are getting old with me. Just wondering if anyone else notices their mind going?

Is your real name Charly?

 

[Politician Spock]

Sorry I'm late guys... I was doing something important in the squirrel thread.

 

[TxBuckeye]

Welcome to the club. AARP membership is right around the corner. 15% off at Denny's!

 

[bostonfred]

sentence and then I kind of trail off and forget I was

 

[Psychopav]

Jimmy! Fetch me my red sweater!

 

[Da Guru]

By no means do I claim to be incredibly smart. But, my whole life I've been able to remember almost anything, in great detail, very vividly. Growing up, I just thought everyone had a memory like that. But when I got older, I realized that my memory was much better than most other people. I would actually get very frustrated when people couldn't remember very minor details that seemed so easy for me to recall. It almost felt like they weren't trying hard enough to remember.

Well, now I'm 40 and I can already notice that I'm losing this ability. I can still remember a lot more than most, but at the same time, I can't remember things like I used to. I had a process that I would go through, where I would cycle images or letters through my head and it could easily fill in clues to what I was thinking.

It's scary. I just wonder if it's going to go quick. Kind of like the saying "The brightest flame burns quickest." Again, not saying I'm bright in the smart sense, but more in the sense that maybe my brain was working harder. I don't know. And I'm sure it sounds silly. But who knows.

I'll be sitting on the couch and my daughter will ask me a question and I'll say, "Well, it's one of those things.... uh.... those... what are they called?" I can see the object in my brain. But I can't find the word. So I'll try and describe the object, but more words start to fail me.

I asked my doctor but he said that's normal for getting old. But I don't think he understood exactly what I was asking. I know a lot of you guys are getting old with me. Just wondering if anyone else notices their mind going?

Viagra helps blow flow to the brain as well...

 

[Riversco]

They say music helps people come alive and remember things vividly. Watch the youtube video about this guy for example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDXuCE7LeQ

 

[Psychopav]

You're wearing your red sweater, grandpa.

Not that one, Jimmy! I said my red sweater!

 

[ILUVBEER99]

everyone gets dumber as they age. get adderall if you want to be smart again.

 

[CurlyNight]

Is this when you make the Honda reference??

 

[Psychopav]

The sweater, Jimmy!

My name's Ralph.

 

[TheIronSheik]

For every new piece of information you take in, try to forget something, this will help!

And you are?

 

[TheIronSheik]

By no means do I claim to be incredibly smart. But, my whole life I've been able to remember almost anything, in great detail, very vividly. Growing up, I just thought everyone had a memory like that. But when I got older, I realized that my memory was much better than most other people. I would actually get very frustrated when people couldn't remember very minor details that seemed so easy for me to recall. It almost felt like they weren't trying hard enough to remember.

Well, now I'm 40 and I can already notice that I'm losing this ability. I can still remember a lot more than most, but at the same time, I can't remember things like I used to. I had a process that I would go through, where I would cycle images or letters through my head and it could easily fill in clues to what I was thinking.

It's scary. I just wonder if it's going to go quick. Kind of like the saying "The brightest flame burns quickest." Again, not saying I'm bright in the smart sense, but more in the sense that maybe my brain was working harder. I don't know. And I'm sure it sounds silly. But who knows.

I'll be sitting on the couch and my daughter will ask me a question and I'll say, "Well, it's one of those things.... uh.... those... what are they called?" I can see the object in my brain. But I can't find the word. So I'll try and describe the object, but more words start to fail me.

I asked my doctor but he said that's normal for getting old. But I don't think he understood exactly what I was asking. I know a lot of you guys are getting old with me. Just wondering if anyone else notices their mind going?

Viagra helps blow flow to the brain as well...

I quit doing blow a long time ago.

 

[Gianni Verscotchie]

Your brain is full

 

[B-Deep]

By no means do I claim to be incredibly smart. But, my whole life I've been able to remember almost anything, in great detail, very vividly. Growing up, I just thought everyone had a memory like that. But when I got older, I realized that my memory was much better than most other people. I would actually get very frustrated when people couldn't remember very minor details that seemed so easy for me to recall. It almost felt like they weren't trying hard enough to remember.

Well, now I'm 40 and I can already notice that I'm losing this ability. I can still remember a lot more than most, but at the same time, I can't remember things like I used to. I had a process that I would go through, where I would cycle images or letters through my head and it could easily fill in clues to what I was thinking.

It's scary. I just wonder if it's going to go quick. Kind of like the saying "The brightest flame burns quickest." Again, not saying I'm bright in the smart sense, but more in the sense that maybe my brain was working harder. I don't know. And I'm sure it sounds silly. But who knows.

I'll be sitting on the couch and my daughter will ask me a question and I'll say, "Well, it's one of those things.... uh.... those... what are they called?" I can see the object in my brain. But I can't find the word. So I'll try and describe the object, but more words start to fail me.

I asked my doctor but he said that's normal for getting old. But I don't think he understood exactly what I was asking. I know a lot of you guys are getting old with me. Just wondering if anyone else notices their mind going?

Is your real name Charly?

you are gonna make me cry dammit

 

[Socrates11]

I think I saw your mind over there, under the couch...

 

[TheIronSheik]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

 

[Henry Ford]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

 

[TheIronSheik]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

 

[Henry Ford]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

Alzheimer's patients generally recall events from early in their lives with amazing clarity.

 

[TheIronSheik]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

Alzheimer's patients generally recall events from early in their lives with amazing clarity.

I did not know that. The brain is an amazing organ.

 

[Henry Ford]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

Alzheimer's patients generally recall events from early in their lives with amazing clarity.

I did not know that. The brain is an amazing organ.

You know what else is an amazing organ?

 

[TheIronSheik]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

Alzheimer's patients generally recall events from early in their lives with amazing clarity.

I did not know that. The brain is an amazing organ.

You know what else is an amazing organ?

This one?

 

[GroveDiesel]

If your sense of smell starts to go, it can be a sign of early onset Alzheimer's disease. Just FYi.

 

[TheIronSheik]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

 

[Jayrod]

I so confuse.

 

[Henry Ford]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

Alzheimer's patients generally recall events from early in their lives with amazing clarity.

I did not know that. The brain is an amazing organ.

You know what else is an amazing organ?

This one?

Yes.

 

[CurlyNight]

One interesting thing I've noticed is that new memories are the ones that are harder to keep. I have a tough time remembering things that just happened within the last 5 years. But the memories from when I was younger are still as sharp and clear as ever. It's like I'm trying to write data on a bad sector. Weird.

You pretty much are. All of us are after 40.

No, I get that. I just think it's kind of odd that older memories aren't affected. Yet, at least. I would have thought that your mind just slowly started fading, uniformly. But that isn't the case.

The older memories are really embedded and are the last go go with Altz. I'm not far from a major hospital in the Bay Area and they have a 24 hour channel where doctors give talks to the public about all medical diseases/issues. I think that's where I heard this, but again since this is a newer memory, a lot of it didn't stick unless it's given to me as a multiple choice test in which I could easily pick out the right answer.

 

[Drifter]

Yes, you're getting older.

Don't stress it. No big deal.

It is a big deal for someone like Sheik though and I put myself in the same boat. I'm above average intelligence but I'm not a genius. I have some other talents that have always helped me close that gap including excellent intuition and memory. It scares me that my memory might not be as strong as it once was as I feel that has been one of the keys to my success.

 

[MikeIke]

I couldn't remember Kurt Warner's name. I was trying to remember who lost to the Steelers and I could remember words around Warner (Boldin, Bruce, Rams, Groceries) but had to google his name.

It's Kurt Warner. HTH.

 

[ghostguy123]

I will probably read all of this when I get a chance, only read a few posts, but some things to possibly contribute:

Poor sleep

Poor diet

more stress than normal

If any of these apply, start there and try to rectify...........if possible.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Yes, you're getting older.

Don't stress it. No big deal.

It is a big deal for someone like Sheik though and I put myself in the same boat. I'm above average intelligence but I'm not a genius. I have some other talents that have always helped me close that gap including excellent intuition and memory. It scares me that my memory might not be as strong as it once was as I feel that has been one of the keys to my success.

You've hit the nail on the head, GB.

 

[Henry Ford]

Yes, you're getting older.

Don't stress it. No big deal.

It is a big deal for someone like Sheik though and I put myself in the same boat. I'm above average intelligence but I'm not a genius. I have some other talents that have always helped me close that gap including excellent intuition and memory. It scares me that my memory might not be as strong as it once was as I feel that has been one of the keys to my success.

You've hit the nail on the head, GB.

Or as those of us over 40 usually say, "you've hit the thing on the...uh... You know, the top part."