Are Memory Lapses Just an Older Age Thing?
By Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
United States
May 31, 2019 9:10am CST
We've all seen the memes about "Senior moments".
Most of us have had the experience of walking into a room and forgetting what we went in there for.
I'm age 56. For a long time now, I've joked that my forgetful times are Senior moments.
But really, I've had many other blank brain times through the years. It's happened more often during times of high stress, high hormones, depression. Of course, those things can occur during all ages and stages of life.
When we feel unable to focus and/or remember things, it's probably a case of "brain overload" and sometimes being emotionally overwhelmed too.
Does my theory make sense to you? Under what circumstances has your brain given you the silent treatment?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
31 May 19
yes ma'am, a sound theory to me. my favorite sayin' used to be 'i've a photographic memory, but seem to be outta film'. 'course youngsters've nary a clue what such means, lol. stress'll do't.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
31 May 19
Hahaa! Outta film, that's it! 
Thanks a lot my friend. @crazyhorseladycx,
Thanks a lot my friend. @crazyhorseladycx,1 person likes this
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
10 Jul 19
I do that a lot. Although I haven't been officially diagnosed, I sometimes wonder if I have some form of Attention Deficit Disorder!
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
21 Jul 19
That's what I thought!! 
You're funny @HazySue. Thanks!
You're funny @HazySue. Thanks!1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
23 Jun 19
@BloggerDi
That is me. I had every intention to go into the room for something and then forgot what it was so had to think about it. I have forgotten things many times but that is not alzheimers. It is just forgetfulness. I am a senior. I have 68 going on 69. I agree it happens for all ages and stress does not help.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
23 Jun 19
@BloggerDi
You are welcome and I can see why you would forget if someone interrupts in in the middle of what you are saying or buts in to what you are saying.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
23 Jun 19
Thanks for sharing you experience @Hannihar.
One of my recent problems is about speaking. If I get interrupted while talking, I often forget what I was saying. It takes me awhile to remember it. 
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@FourWalls (86652)
• United States
31 May 19
I think it’s quite normal in the western world, especially as we’re dealing with sensory overload on a daily basis.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
31 May 19
That's a good point @FourWalls. I had considered that too!
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@paigea (36143)
• Canada
1 Jun 19
I have always been forgetful. I just don't focus on certain things at the right moment. For example, at a big mall I used to make no memory of where I parked my car!
When it came time to leave I wouldn't even know which exit to head to.
My daughter's trained themselves to remember after a few hunting sessions. 
Now that they are grown, I have finally trained myself to notice where I park. So, once the crutch (daughters) was gone, my memory did work after all. I could say my memory improved with age.
Now that they are grown, I have finally trained myself to notice where I park. So, once the crutch (daughters) was gone, my memory did work after all. I could say my memory improved with age.1 person likes this
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
1 Jun 19
Thanks a lot @paigea. I am so much like you!
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