Posted by GregCo on March 31, 2003, at 13:02:55
I seem to have problems with my memory/concentration a lot of the time. I'm not sure if it is just a learning disability or I can do something about it. I mention a couple examples of this so you can get an Idea of what I'm talking about
One example is when I drive with someone in a car it is difficult for me to recall where we're going and how we got there. I know some people have this problem but mine is much worse than most. I am terrible with directions.
I also can't find my car in a parking lot unless I concentrate on the location of it before I leave it. I can't casually just go about my business and remember.I also forget simple stuff like if I shampooed my hair when I'm showering, I have to check my hair if it's clean sometimes. I've gone to get a Pepsi and found that I had previously gotten one already and it was at my desk cold and unopened.
Another example of my poor memory is when playing Chess. I play chess as a serious hobby but after the game I have a very difficult time recalling what moves I played in the game although almost all of my opponents can usually remember.
If I read something I seem to be able to remember what I read pretty well and I did quite well in College, although I usually didn't listen to my teachers much and generally got all my information from a book. Multi-tasking really makes it difficult for me to remember things, such as taking notes and trying to listen to the teacher at the same time.
Some of my memory problems may be due to Concentration and Mental fatigue..I often feel tired. I never thought I had problems with concentration because I can read long books and concentrate on them and play long games of chess but it may actually be an underlying problem with me.
I was wondering if any of you knew about any "smart drugs" that may help me. I'm 25 so the drugs used for people who have lossed some of their cognitive abilitly and are looking to regain it would probably not be for me. I'm also not taking any medications that would interfere with my memory.. I get plenty of sleep, eat well and workout regularly.
Thanks to all the people who answer my question!
-Greg
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