Drugs and memory

ps I think very early memories are still there but hard to retrieve unless maybe under hypnotism.

That's the same theory that I cling to db. Right or wrong, it makes sense and is my way of trying not to worry about dementia.

I agree with that too, Daphne. My memory is stuffed with so much that if I try to squeeze in any more they don't get logged in properly and fall out.
So that's why the most recent memories are the ones that we forget first.

Exellent post Daphne

I have a long held theory about memory which doctors may scoff at, but it seems to make sense.
Our brains develop as we grow up until they are capable of holding an enormous amount of stuff.
Then we get married and have to remember our husband's "stuff" too ("do I have any socks/shirts/pants?)" Or ("Have you remembered it's your mother's birthday?") ) Then we have children and have to remember our children's "stuff" (" don't forget you've got choir/hockey/piano after school. Have you got your packed lunch. Don't forget your maths homework/recorder")
So the stuff goes on accumulating and growing until one day your brain is so full, bits of "stuff" fall out the bottom. Things like mobiles, bottles of water, have I turned the iron off, where the hell are my car keys? But important things like your PILs' Golden Wedding, exactly where you were when DD first announced she was pregnant, or the recipe for scones - those are hard wired into your (female) brain.
So as they say, don't sweat the small stuff, if you forget some day to day things, just think of the HUGE range of stuff you still remember (first teeth, that little downy head on your shoulder, the smell of a tiny baby, sleepless nights) and reconsider were they really that important? ]

Sounds pretty normal to me!

I agree with Anya but I do worry about it too.

Thanks Anya yes it could just be the stresses and strains of a busy life that are causing the forgetfulness. I also notice it with my friends. I suppose the big worry is could it be the start of dementia. I, like you, try to eat healthily and keep active, that's all I can do. The joys of ageing

We're women

We are supposed to be multi-taskers

Shhhh!

NanKate I don't know about drugs and memory but I'm not on medication and this sounds familiar. I'm worse if I'm hassled or trying to keep too many balls in the air.