Why we get memory loss

There are many reasons why we get memory loss and it is something that will probably affect us all at some stage in life. It can be so frustrating when we do that we often think that there is something wrong with us. In the majority of cases memory loss is only a temporary phenomanan and the memory's often return at a later date or when the problem that is causing the loss of memory is addressed. We are going to look at some of the many reasons that you may suffer from memory loss at sometime in our lives.

Old age - Many people start to lose their memory as they get older. This is usually know as "Age Associated Memory Impairment". This can usually be counteracted by playing memory games, crosswords and puzzles. You can make decisions now for later in life if you plan for elderly age

Stress - If we are stressed over something we have a tendency to forget things. This is because our focus is on the subject that is stressing us out. Stress can be a serious problem and usually will not go away till you address the problem that is causing the stress so you are always better dealing with the problem that causes you the stress.

Depression - Memory loss and depression seem to go hand in hand with each other. If you are depressed then you are preoccupied with the reason for the depression making it easy to forget things.The need to remember little things seems to be the last thing on your mind so forgetting them becomes really easy. You should always try to seek help with depression from a doctor or close friend. 

Bang to the Head - This is one of the main reasons for sudden memory loss. It can also be a delayed reaction. In other words the memory loss can happen hours or even days after the accident. Medical advise should always be sought after a bang to the head.

Drugs - Legal or illegal drugs affect the mind and change the way we feel or react to situations. If you are taking different types of prescribed drugs then they could interact with each other. Many side effects of taking drugs is memory loss, especially if they are strong and designed to affect the mind as in anti- depressants.

Disease - With Alzheimer's disease on the increase around the world and no cure in sight, this makes dementia one of the leading causes of memory loss. If you suffer from this terrible disease then memory loss will gradually affect you more and more as the disease progresses. Alzheimer's affects the short term and long term memory by destroying the neurons in the brain. The process of memory loss is progressive in dementia sufferers. Treatment can be given to help slow the advancement of Alzheimer's is the symptoms are recongnised early.