Is Memory Loss Common in Young Adults?

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Memory loss in young adults, particularly short-term memory issues, can stem from various factors including stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, and poor diet. The discussion emphasizes the importance of consulting a doctor to rule out any serious underlying conditions. Participants suggest lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and taking multivitamins to potentially improve memory function. Additionally, the phenomenon known as "tip-of-the-tongue" is highlighted as a common experience that may not indicate a serious problem.

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  • Understanding of short-term memory and cognitive function
  • Knowledge of lifestyle factors affecting mental health
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Young adults experiencing memory issues, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone interested in cognitive health and memory improvement strategies.

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OMG i am losing memory help!

It seems that i have serious short term memory lately e.g. forgetting what i wanted to say.I though that this syndrom is only for the old folks:confused: is anything wrong with me?i mean i am only 18:cry:
 
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It seems that i have serious short term memory lately e.g. forgetting what i wanted to say.I though that this syndrom is only for the old folks:confused: is anything wrong with me?i mean i am only 18:cry:
There could be any number of things causing it, you need to see a doctor to rule out physical causes.
 
Are you smooking weed ? :rolleyes:
 
ermz is smooking=smoking? anyway i hate smoke :devil:
 
Are there other symptoms of memory loss that you experience or is it just the forgetting what you were about to say? If not, I don't see a cause for alarm.
 
Could be depression, stress, lack of sleep, anxiety, inproper diet, lack of exercise, loss of a family member, friend, or pet, hormonal changes inducing above symptoms, or any combination of them.

See a doctor.

If for some reason you can't or will not go to a doctor.

1. Eat a healthy diet.
2. Exercise.
3. Take a multivitamin.

SEE A DOCTOR THOUGH!
 
I usually have memory loss when I'm distracted. Like Yesterday.. When my mom asked me to get something downstairs.. By the time i got down.. I forgot what i was supposed to get.. Because I was thinking completely about other things(Homework.. School... and like all guys..Girls..lol) ... If you don't tell your brain to memorize it.. it won't do it :P


But... You could also see a doctor..and everything FrogPad is suggesting you.
 
The last thing you should do is repeatedly tell yourself that your memory is bad. This negatively reinforces memory loss and deters you from trying to improve it.
 

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