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My Friend Emma
Hey every1,
I'm here to talk about my friend, Emma. We were eating lunch today and she started talking to me on how she thinks she's starting to loose her memory. She's 15 years old, and I know you loose your memory of old age and stuff...but she's 15 YRS OLD! Emma was telling me how she see's a friend of her's, but everytime she see's her friend, Emma can't remember her name. And Emma was telling me that it's not just that one girl...there's more ppl that she can't remember their names. Also she was telling me how she forgets what she did in the past week. She kinda remembers but it's hard for her to remember. Like she can remember what she did in 3 days ago, but a whole week she can't really remember. I asked Emma if she remembered what she did 2 weeks ago, and she couldn't remember. Is she really loosing her memory? Should we be worried? Is it really worth going to the doctor? Please answer me because I have NOO clue.
~missc~
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Has Emma suffered a trauma lately? Or a serious illness? If not, this might be a sign something is going on and she should go to her parents, tell them about it, and ask to see a doctor. If nothing else, she will alleviate her worry about it.
As young as you both are, I don't think it is serious but when something bothers you that much it is better to check it out. Just the stress of worrying can damage your health. If it does turn out to be serious, she will be catching it early and that is very, very important. Don't let her put off seeing a doctor. Besides, at your ages, you should start yearly physicals and start learning how to care for yourselves - what to watch for and what to do if you do get sick. It won't be that long before you are on your own.
Take care and good luck,
PrincessPhoebe
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She should go to the doctor because its better your health than getting embarressed. If she believes this is a problem get it checked out!
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Well, I have a selective memory. I can name every person I have ever had even the slightest amount of a crush on, but without a mirror, I can't tell you what color eyes I have. I'll remember some things and forget others. We all have different mental capacities. So, don't worry. Unless your friend smokes a very large amount of pot, there is no reason for her memory to be dying.
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She either wants attention, or just has a bad memory. It's not a big deal.
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Shes not loosin her memory unless her brain is melting away shes not lossing her memory. Think can you rember exactly what you did last wensday!! Shes probly trying to get attention!
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no... shes being an atenntion hogg
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Do you know if she's been doing drugs at all? No, seriously. One of the signs that somebody is doing drugs (I'm pretty sure it's ectasy..) is that they lose their memory.
If this is not the case, than she may not be speaking literally.(It could just be a topic for conversation, "I swear I'm losing my memory! I must be getting old...") It may not be a cause for concern, heck, I can't even remember what I did two weeks ago! But if the symptoms seem to be getting worse and she starts forgetting things earlier and earlier, then perhaps it's time she goes to the doctor.
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Look, many people have bad memories BUT the important thing here is whether this is a new development. In other words, could she remember these things say a year ago or earlier. If she could, then she should definately go and talk to a doctor because memory loss at that age is not normal. You should however also factor in one more thing. Kids at that age often go through a bit of a hypochondriac phase (where they think they have everything from cancer to hair loss). I went through it myself. So try to evaluate the situation as objectively as possible, and see if her memory really is as bad as she claims (without her knowing of course). However, a trip past a doctor might not be such a bad idea anyway.
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Well, I cant remember what I did last week. Or 2 weeks ago. I think we all dont really remember..but about forgeting your friends names..thats weird. Maybe she should go to the doctor. Just incase.
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