Issues With Memory Loss

[MountainBike]

I suffered from a TBI, and have horrible short term memory as well as large memory loss. Most of my life just disappeared from my brain, and sometimes memories that are similar piece together into one, all in all making my memories a jumbled mess.

Lately I had been feeling a lot better, beginning to accept the issue, but that was until it came to my attention that on top of everything I already knew was gone, I had forgotten another very large chunk of my life. It wasn't until a family member brought the situation up, that I realized another four months of my life was missing from my mind. Since it was a stressful time, I almost am wondering if my brain just pushed it away and didn't want to cope with it...?

Anyhow, I just wanted to hear other thoughts on the topic, and how you all deal with large loss of memory. Any tips, or anything else similar.

Thanks.

 

[Tei-Saji]

I kinda have a similar issue with my memories of high school, most of which were very, very unpleasant.

And when I try to remember my time in high school, my brain starts to hurt... So that may be its way of keeping my ego sane, if that makes sense.

 

[desiderata310]

Only fractured memories of childhood.
Frustratingly fuzzy and fractured memories of my marriage. I remember some things and not others and some things only vaguely.

No tips, just share your frustration.

 

[Deleted member 20280]

Only fractured memories of childhood.

For me very fractured. There isn't a single year of childhood that I could safely say I can remember the majority of. I would err on the side that the traumas suffered during those memory black-spots are very deep-set and our concious mind pushes them into the darkest recesses of our sub-concious to protect our waking self.

 

[MountainBike]

So that may be its way of keeping my ego sane, if that makes sense.

That makes perfect sense and I understand what you're trying to say completely.

I would err on the side that the traumas suffered during those memory black-spots are very deep-set and our concious mind pushes them into the darkest recesses of our sub-concious to protect our waking self.

I agree with your thoughts on the subject, very well put. It's almost nice to know that my own mind is trying to protect me from those stressful events. (Even though my mind is the reason I have these newer issues)

Thank you both for your feedback! I really appreciate it!

 

[Deleted member 28403]

I have been noticing how much I forget lately. And I barely remember anything lately. Will ppst a thread.

 

[MountainBike]

@otakujome I'll keep an eye out for it, thank you! And I have been feeling the same way so if you ever feel the need to chat let me know. :)

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Posted the thread a minute ago. Took me a hour to compose and post... I feel empty.

 

[MountainBike]

@otakujome I'll go on and look at it. It's difficult to discuss the subject matter at hand, but others are here to help and take the time to get us going again. Thank you for all your weigh in on the topic.
Cheers to a brighter future.