How can I stop being so forgetful?

Question

I have a terrible short term memory. Is there any way to improve it?

Answer 1

There are brain-teaser and memory excercise books you can purchase.  Also, try associating something with a key word.  

I am very forgetful; my therapist is evaluating me for ADD, which is hard to determine since I am not hyperactive (ADHD), but I show symptoms of it and forgetfulness is one of them.

Answer 2

bring a notebook always....or start taking Q10 tablets.as long as you are young it aint a big problem but when you are older,make sure it aint Alzheimers or some braintumor....if this memory is really awfully shortterm without any reason

Answer 3

go old school write stuff down. writable calendar, planner, voice recorder.etc. or do some brain exercises exp. basic reading. the mind is a sponge. short term mem is usually based on lack of interest..  

Answer 4

When you forget, take your hand, and SMACK YOURSELF with all your might!  That will teach you to forget next time!

Answer 5

always take a little note book or pad with you and write the things that you need to be reminded. And always take note every time you are given instructions.  

Answer 6

How do you manage stress levels?  I find I am more forgetful when overstressed and tired.   I know my concentration is not good when tired.   I think you have to go over things a couple of times to commit it to long term from short term.    Hope this helps.

Answer 7

I have this problem too, so bad that i'll forget to pay bills, birthdays and plans!

What i've done to help:

1) get organized

2) set up alarms for myself in my cell phone for any plans i make, appointments, rent checks... so on

3) have a calendar right next to your desk/bed or carry a planner around to jot down plans or notes for things, and make a habit to look at it every night or after every meal...

Key is to make a routine to check the things you write down, or else you'll just write things down then forget!

hope that helps :)

Oh, and i'm trying Ginko to see if that helps.. check it out too