For most people, it's common to occasionally experience an episode of memory loss. We may miss a monthly payment, forget the date, lose our keys, or have trouble finding the right word to use from time to time. If the loss is beginning to happen consistently like you notice you are forgetting things often, it can be irritating, frustrating, and frightening. Short-term memory loss may even make you worried that your brain is too reliant on devices like your smartphone rather than your memory to recall information. However, mild memory loss doesn't always indicate a problem, and certain memory changes are a normal part of aging. Short-term memory loss can also be caused by other, non-permanent factors, including:
- Alcohol or drug use
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Fatigue
- Medication side effects
- Sleep deprivation
- Stress
If you are concerned about memory lapses or any other brain changes, talk to your healthcare provider. They can give you a thorough exam to determine what might be causing your symptoms and recommend lifestyle changes, strategies, or treatments to improve your short-term memory. Or it could be that you are not applying techniques to further process pieces of information well this will be discussed under long-term memory.
Thank you, ma. Short term memory loss is not a dangerous syndrome, it's part of growth.
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