Causes Of Memory Loss
By Gregory Frost
Memory loss may begin innocently by forgetting your house keys
or being unable to remember someone’s name. Fortunately, memory
loss is not inevitable and can be circumvented by taking certain
preventive measures. The first step to protecting yourself
against the possibility of getting memory loss is to identifying
the possible causes of memory loss. Some common causes of memory
loss include old age, trauma, smoking, alcohol abuse and medical
conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Stress
It is much more tiring and difficult to recall or learn
something when you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious or angry
– symptoms of overworking your mind. The human body has been
built to protect itself, and this could be one of the possible
causes of memory loss as your mind is handling more than enough
already. In order to deal with this, make an effort to give
yourself a break. You will find that you are able to remember
more easily when your mind is alert and well-rested. Instead of
cramming everything to the last minute, do your work slowly,
some at a time and it would allow your brain to have the
sufficient rest to remember better. This allows you to pay
greater attention and commit more to memory.
Healthy stress will provide you with a challenge, whilst
unhealthy stress can make learning more difficult. Working under
stress is a cause of memory loss as your mind has too many
things to cope with, and may not be a symptom of dementia. For
pregnant women experiencing stress, the child may face learning
difficulties and shrink part of the mind that is related to
memory.
Amnesia
Amnesia occurs when one’s memory is affected, due to either
organic or functional causes. Brain damage through physical
trauma or diseases is a common organic cause, whilst functional
causes include psychological elements such as the body’s defense
mechanisms. Traumatic amnesia occurs due to head injuries, and
the period of memory loss is related to the degree of injury.
Psychogenic amnesia, an example of a functional cause of
amnesia, is an adaptive response that enables children to
survive by repressing memories, thus maintaining an attachment
to someone that has abused them. They would erase out the
painful memories out of extreme sorrow and hurt in an attempt to
protect themselves from being hurt even more.
Dementia
Dementia is a cause of memory loss due to old age. Depending on
the extent of dementia, it may be reversible if it has not
reached an advanced stage. Common identifiers of dementia
include a change in the character of the person suffering from
it, and some experience delirium as well. Dementia can be
detected and cured through regular blood tests which identify
cues which can be corrected to doctors, through the prescription
of folic acid, calcium, vitamin B12 etc.
Money will be spent and forgotten, but memories do not just
come and go that easily, they live on. Above mentioned are some
of the causes of memory loss, and by pursuing a healthy
lifestyle you can circumvent memory loss. Take steps to ensure
that your memories are preserved!
About the Author: Greg Frost is a leading innovator in the
memory field, and he specializes in helping people improve and
develop their http://www.photographic-memory.org photographic
memory. To find out more on how to deal with memory loss, learn
advanced memory techniques, and have all your questions
regarding memory answered, visit this site:
http://www.photographic-memory.org
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