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Hellion · Oct 09, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Leed

I was just using that "losing things" as an example. I realize that you're concerned about this and don't want it pushed aside.

I worry about it at times too, but then I realize that when things are calm and quiet in the house, I'm perfectly fine. I don't know if it's true for you or not. I'm just affected ALOT by noise & chaos. My memory IS damaged by my years of drinking -- I pickled my brain by 20 years of heavy boozing. I've been in recovery for 19 years not and haven't had a drink in all that time. But my brain has been damaged, so I'm going to have to live with the effects of that.

I'm just trying to keep it from getting worse!

Something that helps memory is doing crossword puzzles. It's a fact -- studies have shown that crossword puzzles help the brain with memory so I do those frequently. Maybe that would help you too!

Take care. Talk to you again I hope. Hugs, Lee

Even when things are calm and quiet I am not perfectly fine, that can actually get pretty weird quite honestly especially if I am alone. But noise and chaos is also an issue as it puts me on edge and increases my anxiety not to mention I guess I have autism related sensory issues...apparently I was weird since I was a kid because I'm on the autism spectrum.

But yeah I guess the important thing is trying to keep it from getting worse, rather then causing further damage.