Discussion How good is your memory?

[meiherasoru_]

I can remember what I did very specifically years ago, but I don't remember what they told me 5 minutes ago and it was urgent.

 

[ConfusedClouds]

Always had rubbish short term memory. Things like remembering and keeping track as I'm reading can be very hit and miss. But once something's locked into long term memory its eerily stuck (remembering some recital type homeworks from age 11-13 still). Don't seem to have many memories from childhood.
My current 'issue' is to do with remembering reality and trusting what's true in terms of memories/experiences. Confusing realistic dreams I barely remember when I wake up and not trusting whats true memories and whats random dreams.

 

[NoHorizon]

What was the question again? (sorry, couldn't help myself)

Strangely, my short term memory is pretty bad but my long term memory is really good. So if something manages to survive the perilous journey through my short term memory, it's probably stuck there for life. That's good for friendship stuff, but bad for trauma and things I would prefer to remember in much less detail than I do.

 

[itsgone2]

Not great. Too many bouts with insomnia I think.

In high school I remember having so many things memorized. Especially with math formulas. Zero chance I could do that now.

 

[SanagiMezamete]

It's bad. I can still recall many of my long-term memories if I try but it's like searching a grand archive for a single sheet of paper. I have to assume my brain is distancing itself from them to protect me. My short-term memory is poor too. I forget what I'm saying mid-sentence pretty much every day at least once.

Ironically I can't remember what my memory used to be like. I don't know if I was always like this or when the change might have happened. All I know is how I am now.

One thing I do remember is wishing my entire life I could forget all those embarrassing moments and painful regrets I've always held onto. I guess I got my wish. I'm not complaining either.