Amnesia Support Group

Amnesia (or amnaesia) is a condition in which memory is disturbed. The causes of amnesia are organic or functional. Organic causes include damage to the brain, through trauma or disease, or use of certain (generally sedative) drugs. Functional causes are psychological factors, such as defense mechanisms. Hysterical post-traumatic amnesia is an example of this. Amnesia may...

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Forgetting things...

deleted_user
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When I was 14 I was in a car crash. I don't remember it fully. I do know I hit my head (top left) and ever since then I've been having migraines and small memory loss and lack of concentration.

I sometimes get migraines every day for a week and then none for a month. My boyfriend tells me things and then a few days later he'll ask me about it and I'll have no idea what he's talking about. I use to have the best memory, I could remember conversations from months ago. I remember things from when I was younger, now it's all blank. I can't concentrate either. I had exams last week and it was terrible. In my English exam I just started crying (no one saw because I had my head down). It's so frustrating.

I've been to my doctor and she said that my migraines weren't caused by the hit on the head and that the other stuff was caused by my depression..

I talked to another doctor about this and he said that I could get a brain scan done if I wanted but it wouldn't show anything.

I've had so many other medical problems I just don't think I could put myself or my family through this. My Grandma caused the crash as well.

I have no idea what to do, I feel like crying I'm just so frustrated with it.

I'm 18 by the way.
xtini
xtini
I've had similar problems. I have not been checked out yet tho. I would suggest looking up memory exercises and tips on how to remember things easily. I've learned a few and it kinda helps, when I can remember to do them... it's been a bit of strain on my relationship as well, because my bf gets frustrated when he has to tell me things over and over... so try to work on it and practice things you can do to help yourself remember things. Also, you might want to check with your school to see if they can accommodate your issue, like giving you extra time to take tests or something. good luck xo
deleted_user
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Well--a good professional liike a Psychologist that you could talk the problem out or a Neurologist can look at things you Psychiatrist doesn't approach. It is not about your family but you being as healthy as you can. Take care of yourself and your family can care for themselves. After my accident in March my memory was very poor. In the hospital, I could not even remember to draw what a clock looked like. I have been in Speech Therapy retraining my brain on how I used to think. Check on the internet for things that could be helpful.
deleted_user
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I had to stay out of school during my entire Jr year of high school for what you have just described. You might want to consider a tutor or homeschooling. It is difficult and frustrating to know that you keep forgetting things, and when you try to recall something and can't, along with the depression, can trigger very painful headaches. I had the same problem with concentration because of this as well. I would recommend talking with your teachers to inform them of your condition and see if they can't find some way to work around your memory problems. Aside from that, just remember that you aren't alone and you don't have to face your problems alone, even if others don't understand completely. Be patient and don't push yourself too hard, and if you find it difficult to concentrate again just take a step back and give yourself a break. It may take longer to study or do homework, but it really does help to take the time to relax for a few minutes. This should also help your focus. Also, I am sure your family will be there to help you. It is really easy to want to push everyone close to you away. I can understand not wanting to put your family through anymore, but if your family loves you, they will want to be there for you in anyway they can. I hope this helps, and I hope you are feeling better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Go to this site - Your nerves are not transmitting the right signals... Your autonomic nervous system is messed up. Find a Neurologist that specializes in Autonomic problems.

I think you'll find this group to be very helpful.

http://dailystrength.org/groups/neuropathy

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