Why Am I So Forgetful?

Do you forget common words when talking?

Do you repeatedly ask the same questions?

Do you take longer to complete familiar tasks?

Do you mix words up? For example, saying “couch” instead of “bed”.

Do you get lost in a familiar area?

Do you frequently place items in the wrong places, such as putting your keys somewhere in the bathroom.

Do you have mood changes without any clear reason?

Based on your answers, you are showing some signs of forgetfulness, but it’s unlikely that you have a serious problem. Everyone forgets things sometimes. How many times did you put your car keys in a strange place, or did you forget when you had your doctor’s appointment? As we get older, it’s normal to experience memory problems and changes in other thinking skills. There are, however, several diseases that can cause serious memory problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body dementia. Even though you may not have reasons to be worried, you may find it helpful to ask your doctor for advice.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to memory loss. It’s normal to forget things from time to time, and it doesn’t prevent you from living a happy life. But there is a difference between normal changes and memory loss that is associated with a medical problem.

Unfortunately, you are displaying several symptoms typically seen among individuals who have a serious problem with their memory. It may be important to seek medical support for your symptoms. Getting a diagnosis is important, to identify the underlying cause of the memory loss and what can be done to improve your symptoms. If your doctor identifies a reversible condition, you can receive treatment to get better. Besides, an early diagnosis of irreversible conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia is important because you can start treatment, you can read about your disease and also educate the people around you about it.