Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) I'm only 37 and I'm already experiencing forgetfulness. I don't want to say memory loss because that sounds like really serious stuff. Like for instance, I had to buy another fuel cap the other day because after I got gas, I forgot to put on the cap before I drove off. Last week as I was getting my son in the car, I put my cup on top of the roof. Forgot about that cup and drove off...cup splashed all over my windshield. Forgot my lunch today. It's sitting on the counter in my kitchen as we speak. The coffee station at my work is close to the bathrooms. I'll put in a k-cup and then go to the bathroom. When I leave the bathroom, sometimes I forget about my coffee. It's little things I like this. Did you guys experience this in your late 30's? Edited December 4, 2018 by Royale with Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Yes. i call it CRS Syndrome. Can’t Remember Sh**. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) certain facts i used to know have faded, like Jeopardy answers, but that's just a priority function i don't read almanacs or encylclopedias any more Edited December 4, 2018 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm only 37 and I'm already experiencing forgetfulness. I don't want to say memory loss because that sounds like really serious stuff. Like for instance, I had to buy another fuel cap the other day because after I got gas, I forgot to put on another cap before I drove off. Last week as I was getting my son in the car, I put my cup on top of the roof. Forgot about that cup and drove off...cup splashed all over my windshield. Forgot my lunch today. It's sitting on the counter in my kitchen as we speak. The coffee station at my work is close to the bathrooms. I'll put in a k-cup and then go to the bathroom. When I leave the bathroom, sometimes I forget about my coffee. It's little things I like this. Did you guys experience this in your late 30's? I think that the only thing that is affecting me negatively is an abnormal amount of stress lately. Just takes a little longer to recall things than it usually does. I can still remember a lot of periods in my life going back to being a preschooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Yes. i call it CRS Syndrome. Can’t Remember Sh**. I write notes and then forget where I put the notes. As far as in my 30s... not really. If you have foggy brain @Royale with Cheese consider asking your doctor if you should take B-12. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, row_33 said: certain facts i used to know have faded, like Jeopardy answers, but that's just a priority function i don't read almanacs or encylclopedias any more I'll admit have lost a little there but not much. It only bothers me because I have prided myself in being Jeopardy smart in the past. There are exceptions such as never knowing much about poetry. Edited December 4, 2018 by RochesterRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: I'll admit have lost a little there but not much. It only bothers me because I have prided myself in being Jeopardy smart in the past. I never excelled in categories such as poetry for example. i have little knowledge of anything in pop culture since 1986, knew everything from 1286 to 1986 back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm just a couple years ahead of you at 40, and can say that my short term memory is simply awful. I always stop my wife if she starts giving more than one assignment off the honey-do list at a time, because I know there is no way I will remember it without another list! I'll tell her to text it to me . Sometimes I'll come down the stairs and forget what I came down for in the first place...and the list goes on. I'm guessing (hoping) it's kinda normal at this age? I will say my long term memory couldn't be better, and I rarely forget a face (name is different problem with newer acquaintances) so I think it's nothing too serious yet, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: I'm just a couple years ahead of you at 40, and can say that my short term memory is simply awful. I always stop my wife if she starts giving more than one assignment off the honey-do list at a time, because I know there is no way I will remember it without another list! I'll tell her to text it to me . Sometimes I'll come down the stairs and forget what I came down for in the first place...and the list goes on. I'm guessing (hoping) it's kinda normal at this age? I will say my long term memory couldn't be better, and I rarely forget a face (name is different problem with newer acquaintances) so I think it's nothing too serious yet, lol. My ex used to text me when I was running errands because I would always forget something. Like if I had to run to the grocery store, we needed eggs, milk, coffee, toothpaste and bread. I would always, always forget at least one item...sometimes two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 At least with numbers I have to remember short term, so long as I can assign them to a Bills player in my head, I'm good there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: My ex used to text me when I was running errands because I would always forget something. Like if I had to run to the grocery store, we needed eggs, milk, coffee, toothpaste and bread. I would always, always forget at least one item...sometimes two. that's because you didn't really care to do this and was a bit resentful at being asked in the first place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 They say that memory is the second thing to go. I can't remember what the first is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: that's because you didn't really care to do this and was a bit resentful at being asked in the first place This isn't right Row. I was the one who typically went out to get stuff, I actually liked to get out of the house. Most of the times it was to go buy beer, while I'm out, what else do we need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Join a craft guild. It helps exercise the mind. Can't Remember A Frigging Thing. Edited December 4, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 i have the same thing going on at 41, but i don't think it's a memory issue. as others have mentioned, we just have a lot more ***** going on now making it harder to keep everything straight. years ago everything was neatly organized in my head. now it's a train wreck up there. i have to leave notes for myself in my schedule, with sticky notes, my staff, etc. i force my wife to remember things for me just so i don't use up valuable space. the drugs don't help either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Booze.........too much booze. Oh and the sticky icky doesn't help either, like teef mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I only forget the things that are not important to me. Crap that happened last week that I don't care about, I probably don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I know I'm not forgetting this number...2670 to have three cracks in the basement repaired (drain tile included). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 What was the question again? Where are my sunglasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm only 37 and I'm already experiencing forgetfulness. I don't want to say memory loss because that sounds like really serious stuff. Like for instance, I had to buy another fuel cap the other day because after I got gas, I forgot to put on the cap before I drove off. Last week as I was getting my son in the car, I put my cup on top of the roof. Forgot about that cup and drove off...cup splashed all over my windshield. Forgot my lunch today. It's sitting on the counter in my kitchen as we speak. The coffee station at my work is close to the bathrooms. I'll put in a k-cup and then go to the bathroom. When I leave the bathroom, sometimes I forget about my coffee. It's little things I like this. Did you guys experience this in your late 30's? Maybe you've always been dumb and just don't remember it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Just now, Jauronimo said: Maybe you've always been dumb and just don't remember it? How can you forget that you're dumb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: How can you forget that you're dumb? If your memory is bad you might be convinced that these lapses of brain activity are a recent phenomenon. Its not that you forgot that you're an idiot, but just never knew until now. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 What did the OP say? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: If your memory is bad you might be convinced that these lapses of brain activity are a recent phenomenon. Its not that you forgot that you're an idiot, but just never knew until now. Does that make sense? But it is a recent phenomenon though. I never had issues before I hit my mid 30's. So now, your theory falls apart like the Jets this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: This isn't right Row. I was the one who typically went out to get stuff, I actually liked to get out of the house. Most of the times it was to go buy beer, while I'm out, what else do we need. very good, you were winning more until the beer thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: very good, you were winning more until the beer thing American beer > Canadian Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I can still remember things, but the recall speed is reduced. So I'm not nearly as good at Jeopardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: I can still remember things, but the recall speed is reduced. So I'm not nearly as good at Jeopardy. Sorry, you needed to answer 'Am I not nearly as good at Jeopardy?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Join a craft guild. It helps exercise the mind. Can't Remember A Frigging Thing. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: American beer > Canadian Beer. free beer is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I’m in my sixties. Forget remembering names. Ain’t gonna happen. I also lose my words quite often. I know there’s a word for what I’m trying to say, but I can’t remember what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm only 37 and I'm already experiencing forgetfulness. I don't want to say memory loss because that sounds like really serious stuff. Like for instance, I had to buy another fuel cap the other day because after I got gas, I forgot to put on the cap before I drove off. Last week as I was getting my son in the car, I put my cup on top of the roof. Forgot about that cup and drove off...cup splashed all over my windshield. Forgot my lunch today. It's sitting on the counter in my kitchen as we speak. The coffee station at my work is close to the bathrooms. I'll put in a k-cup and then go to the bathroom. When I leave the bathroom, sometimes I forget about my coffee. It's little things I like this. Did you guys experience this in your late 30's? Have you also noticed increased difficulty planning/completing tasks or making decisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, /dev/null said: Have you also noticed increased difficulty planning/completing tasks or making decisions? Completeing tasks like cleaning yes for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Someone once gave me some good advice about how to help improve your memory, I think it was something like join a craft guild. It helps exercise the mind. Can't Remember A Frigging Thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 35 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Completeing tasks like cleaning yes for sure. If you've noticed it others may have noticed your change in behavior before you did it but were hesitant to speak up Ask your wife and kids if they've noticed the change in you as well. Or maybe ask the wife and have her discreetly prod the kids for their input. Maybe bring it up with coworkers that you trust If you find this has been going on longer than you realized, it might be time to consult a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: But it is a recent phenomenon though. I never had issues before I hit my mid 30's. So now, your theory falls apart like the Jets this past weekend. You’ve been ***** for brains for as long as I have known you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: You’ve been ***** for brains for as long as I have known you. I can still remember 45 of the 50 state capitals. Kinda proves I’m still smart. I bet you can name 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I can still remember 45 of the 50 state capitals. Kinda proves I’m still smart. I bet you can name 40. I think I can get 40 states. States of: happiness sadness hunger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: I think I can get 40 states. States of: happiness sadness hunger Euphoria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I can still remember 45 of the 50 state capitals. Kinda proves I’m still smart. I bet you can name 40. We have 50 states? Holy moly, who knew??? I give up........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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