[epilepsy] Re: Short and long term memory

 

Hi Tammy,

I just wonder if any polls have been taken concerning memory before and after to people who had either a LTL or RTL. Drs. don't really explain how much memories can be affected because of surgery. Yea, I'm so glad I had the surgery! When feeling down I ask myself if surgery was worth it and always know it was worth it (smile). But so frustrating! I've had learning problems all my life, allot going through school before my epilepsy started just after graduating high school. I wonder more if it's just be driving in recent years brings me down because there is so much more I can do. Which means so much more to remember in everyday life. And then that causes more stress which hinders my memory that much more? I know I keep talking in circles here. Really getting down on myself about allot of things!

Steve

--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "uniquepnk tds.net" <Uniquepnk@...> wrote:
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> Steve,
>
> I had the surgery and I have noticed not being able to remember things at
> times, especially things before the surgery took place. It is hard to
> explain though. I can read a book or watch something on tv and not remember
> much about it. I don't care whether I watch tv or read anymore. I do want to
> learn new things though. Just because I might not remember how to do it, at
> least I can say I done it at one time.If you keep doing something over and
> over for a while you won't forget. If you want to remember something write
> it down.there may be more than surgery to blame, it might be our age as a
> factor. I don't know. I never paid any attention until after I had the
> surgery. But I am definitely glad I had it done. As long as am able to learn
> something new,that is something to look forward to. Take care.
>
> Tammy
>
> On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM, Steve <stephenpales@...> wrote:
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> > **
> >
> >
> > Just wondering,
> >
> > Have people who had surgery and who's memories have worsened, lost self
> > confidence doing things where memory is a big part of what you are doing.
> > I've noticed more and more staying away from things in everyday life where
> > memory is needed more. If it's learning new things where memory is needed or
> > doing things where you need to learn things or even not wanting to try and
> > learn things thinking why bother I can't remember it. I'm noticing myself
> > doing that more and more. I'm not sure if it's my simply settling in on the
> > reality of my memory, Or just not wanting to fail at another thing! Memory
> > things is really been getting to me on wondering am I wimping out, or lost
> > my self confidence because I don't want to fail again and again and again!
> > Would be interested hearing your thoughts.
> >
> > I think my name is Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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