Bad Memory

I am just wondering if anyone can help me out... I will be 23 in a few weeks and I suffer from really short term memory. This had never been a problem with me until the last 5-6 months. I don't know why all of a sudden I can't remember much. Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question, but can anyone help me figure out why this has come about? It's really hard for me to have conversations with people, my bf will be talking to me and ask me if I remember something and I won't, I really have to sit there and think about it for awhile, sometimes it comes back to me, but not always. It sucks. I don't know if I am trying to block something out or if I have some type of problem. Any suggestions would be great.

Thank You
Ree

Hi ree,

I agree with the others -- stress could be causing this. Other possible explanations: use of alcohol or street drugs (especially sedatives or narcotics), dissociation, head injury like you said (you might want to talk to a doctor about getting an mri), lack of sleep or malnutrition, depression.

Hope you figure it out soon. Good luck.
cthonica

Thank you all, you have helped.. I don't use street drugs and I drink once in a blue moon... I am very much stressed, somewhat depressed, big lack of sleep, and have had head injuries... I will talk with my doc next time I see him.. Thank You all

Ree