posted on August 8, 2000 11:11:58 PM
I had a phone call from an old friend tonight. We were discussing the over forty thing - depleted memory.
Her theory is that by the time we're 40 our brain is too full to take on new stuff. She says it can only hold so much and most people have filled it to capacity by early forties. So, if you try to load it with more stuff - old stuff leaks out - hence bad memory.
So that's why I can't remember anything! I feel better now.
posted on August 8, 2000 11:29:23 PM
Is there a good excuse I could print out and show my friends and family for 30 somethin forgetfulness?
Kelly
[ edited by kitsch1 on Aug 8, 2000 11:32 PM ]
Thanks for the comforting words. Now I'll know what to say to my husband when he says "Don't you remember I told you that?" I'll just tell him that he has filled my brain too full and it needs a break.
Calamity
Kelly,
I'd say in the 30's it would involve listening to all of the things kids have to say. I can remember my head going back and forth trying to assimilate the information being imparted. LOL!
posted on August 9, 2000 09:33:44 AM
Mybiddness, when the old stuff leaks out, where does it go? Are there thoughts running down the back of your neck? Memories deposited on your pillow at night? Or are they all piling up with the odd socks, spare keys, and to-do lists that seem to evaporate in similar fashion? Sure would be interesting to find that stash!
Never hurts to get a physical with a complete lab workup. Blood-sugar problems can cause cognitive impairment, as can thyroid dysfunction and reduction in sex hormones. Some medications can induce brain fog, too. I figure you have it especially rough, since you're both here and seven-plus years ahead of here. That's a lot of reality to juggle. Something's gotta give!
posted on August 9, 2000 11:33:58 AM
I think I know where the brain cells go...it seems since my children think they know it all, they must have gotten them.
posted on August 12, 2000 10:45:03 PM
I seem to find myself constantly pulling Vuc from in front of cars in parking lots, reminding her that she saw the SAME commercial LAST NIGHT,etc., BUT she knows EXACTLY what is going on with Big Brother, and where her last 50 auction sales were shipped to!!!
Her Doc said she needed more calcium...yeah, THAT'S working...LOL
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
