Have you ever turned your house upside down to find the key, only to find that you have it? Did you suddenly remember that the gas was on when you left home? Have you ever gone to the bank to withdraw money only to find that you can't remember the password? If you do this often, you may suffer from amnesia.
What is amnesia? Medically, it is called temporary memory impairment. Simply put, amnesia is a temporary obstacle to the brain's thinking ability (retrieval ability). Therefore, with the passage of time, the symptoms will naturally disappear. Sometimes dementia, which looks like this symptom, is because the whole memory is seriously damaged. These are two completely different diseases.
There are various reasons for amnesia, and the most important reason is age. Recently, the incidence of amnesia tends to be younger, but compared with young people, middle-aged and elderly people over 40 are more likely to suffer from amnesia. People's best memory appears around the age of 20, and then the function of the brain begins to decline gradually. Around the age of 25, memory began to decline formally. The older you get, the lower your memory will be. So it is not surprising that people in their twenties and thirties are troubled by amnesia. In addition, amnesia also has its external causes. Constant stress and tension will make brain cells tired and make amnesia worse. Excessive smoking, drinking, lack of vitamins, etc. Can lead to temporary memory loss. Recently, experts began to notice that psychological factors also have an influence on the formation of amnesia. Many amnesia patients who go to the hospital have symptoms of depression. Once people fall into depression, they will stubbornly only pay attention to depression itself and be indifferent to people and things in society, so the activity of the brain is low and amnesia is induced.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, amnesia is caused by uneven release of qi. Qi deficiency. Due to qi deficiency in the brain, the blood volume in the brain decreases, which leads to memory loss. Women with pregnancy experience have more experience. According to statistics, women account for 60% of amnesia patients, and more than 80% of housewives have amnesia experience.
Diagnosis of amnesia
Answering the following questions carefully can test whether you are forgetful.
1, often forgetting phone numbers or names.
2. Sometimes things that have happened can't be recalled in a short time.
I forgot everything I heard the other day.
4. It's hard to relearn the work that I mastered a long time ago.
5, daily life changes repeatedly, it is difficult to adapt.
6, spouse's birthday, wedding anniversary and other important things are always forgotten.
7. Repeat the same words to the same person often.
No matter what you do, you will forget.
9. Forget the date.
10, I suddenly forgot what I said when I spoke.
1 1, I forgot to take my medicine.
12, you always miss one or two when you buy a lot of things.
13, forgot to turn off the gas and burned the food.
14, ask the same question again and again.
15, I don't remember if I did something. Such as locking the door and turning off the power.
16, I forgot the belt or the belt.
17, I suddenly don't know how to express myself.
18, I forgot where I put my things.
19, where I have been, I can't find my way.
20. Items can't be found in the usual places, but they are found in unexpected places.
After answering the above questions, you can get a general idea of your forgetfulness.
1, (0? 5) normal. Occasionally I can't remember some trivial things. It's just a slight amnesia. There is no need to waste time worrying about this problem.
2, (in line with 6? 14) mild amnesia. Many people who suspect that they have severe amnesia are mostly at this stage. Most people have mild amnesia and don't need too much psychological pressure, but they should pay attention to adjustment, quit smoking and drinking, and supplement vitamins.
3, (in line with 15? 20) Severe amnesia. You should consult an expert to find a suitable treatment.
Prevention and treatment of amnesia
There is no natural panacea for amnesia. It is still possible to find the cause, nip in the bud or slow down the symptoms through adjustment.
1, it is a universal law of biological development to use the brain frequently, and so is the brain. Hard work and study can often keep people's memory in a good state. Maintain a strong interest in new things and dare to challenge. Middle-aged and elderly people often watch news, TV, movies and music, especially playing chess and Go, which can concentrate their brains and make brain cells active, thus delaying aging. In addition, it is also helpful to consciously remember things, such as favorite lyrics and keeping a diary.
Step 2 keep a good mood
Good mood is conducive to the coordination and unity of nervous system, organs and systems, so that the body's physiological metabolism is in the best state, thus feedback enhances the vitality of brain cells, which is quite beneficial to improving memory.
3, often participate in physical exercise.
Physical exercise can adjust and improve the process of brain excitation and inhibition, promote the metabolism of brain cells, give full play to brain function and delay brain aging.
4. Develop good living habits
There is always management time in the brain.