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Forgetful
13/f.
I am very forgetful. I have a very short memory and can't even remember what I ate a couple of nights ago or what I wore. I often tell people about my experiences like something interesting happening or about a party that I went to, but I tell people again, and not even realize that I told them the first time. Help?
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Alright, I've been here before. What you ate or wore isn't that important, but I know what you're getting out. I've found that if I want to remember something, I'll just repeat it to myself a lot (ex: Joe's birthday is January 2nd, Joe's birthday is January 2nd) or making it stand out in my mind in some way like making a rhyme out of the words or something.
My best advice is to start being aware of what you want to remember.
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At 13 there tends to be a lot going on in one's life. You have school, social life, hormonal changes, family stuff, etc. It is hard to keep track of everything. So, it is normal to have a poor memory at that age. Not remembering what you ate or wore a couple nights ago really isn't so bad. I have a great memory and still manage to do that.
However, if it really bothers you, you may want to look for ways to improve your memory. Keeping a journal is one way. Reading something and quizzing yourself on a regular basis is another good way to get your mind in shape. Play games that test memory, like trivial pursuit. Seems silly, but it really does help. Some people swear by Gingko, and herbal supplement, but I have read that studies show that it really doesn't help. I guess it really is an individual thing though. You could also ask a school counselor for advice. They may be able to give you more techniques to improve your memory.
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I was having the same problem and now I take Gingco, it is an herbal supplement that helps with memory and has no side effects that I know of, it has helped me quite a bit. Talk to your parents and give it a try.
Hope this helps.
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It sounds pretty normal to me. I forget I told people things and end up telling them many times. I guess you just don't keep track oh who you tell, that's what happens to me. And I think it's normal to forget what you ate/wore a couple nights ago. If you forgot abotu just yesterday, that might be a problem. I don't think it's a problem unless you forget things right away, but you seem to forget them over a period of time, which is normal.
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