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0. ToddlerI have memory problems (can't remember before high school and can barely remember that--I'm 42)--anyone I should see about this? I'm concerned b/c neurological problems run in my...(more) (19 replies)
   family. Not sure what to do though

   posted on 2/8/10 8:03pm stickypermalinkfavoritehidereply
   • see a neurologist?
     posted on 2/8/10 8:04pm hidereply
   • Do you have photos from that period in your life? Maybe you just haven't "rehearsed" your past enough to make lasting memories. Talk about that time period with friends and relatives.
     posted on 2/8/10 8:05pm hidereply
     • is this what everyone else does? do you have memories or just photos? I look at photos a lot but can't seem to come up with the memories about them
       posted on 2/8/10 8:07pm hidereply
   • I do not have a good memory of my life before HS either. Did you move around as a child? I did and changed schools and I think that's why
     posted on 2/8/10 8:05pm hidereply
     • lived in the same small town from 3rd grade through high school
       posted on 2/8/10 8:06pm hidereply
       • ok, there goes that theory! maybe its just not that important to you.
         posted on 2/8/10 8:08pm hidereply
         • it is or i wouldn't be posting about it--i'm really worried i'm going to forget memories of my kids
           posted on 2/8/10 8:08pm hidereply
   • how long has this been happening?
     posted on 2/8/10 8:10pm hidereply
     • a long time--can't remember when it started. I've never been able to remember much about being a kid--even when I was still basically a kid (i.e. in high school I couldn't remember the...(more)
       names of friends/teachers from 5th and 6th grade...etc

       posted on 2/8/10 8:11pm hidereply
   • just mention it to your GP and he will order tests.
     posted on 2/8/10 8:10pm hidereply
   • I am the same. Zero memory. 41.
     posted on 2/8/10 8:11pm hidereply
     • ^^Lived in the same small town from birth to college.
       posted on 2/8/10 8:11pm hidereply
       • are you worried? i already can't remember getting engaged and i've only been married 8 yrs (and it was a nice proposol and everythign)
         posted on 2/8/10 8:12pm hidereply
         • scared i'm going to forget my kids as babies...
           posted on 2/8/10 8:12pm hidereply
         • that does sound da little odd
           posted on 2/8/10 8:15pm hidereply
         • or- Sometimes. But I do remember significant moments. It is the other stuff (restaurants I have been to, less significant events) that are gone.
           posted on 2/8/10 8:16pm hidereply
           • wish i could be sure i'd hold onto the significant ones
             posted on 2/8/10 8:16pm hidereply
   • I have these problems.
     posted on 2/8/10 8:14pm hidereply
     • are you worried?
       posted on 2/8/10 8:14pm hidereply