WHAT IS FORGETTENESS?
Forgetfulness is the inability to recall recent events, one or more past memories, or all of them. Because the brain constantly reorganizes itself, some information, especially when not rehearsed, loses its significance and disappears from memory. Lost information is replaced by new information. Forgetting is considered a necessary process for adapting to the environment. However, we may forget some information more than others. Many factors underlie this phenomenon. Forgetfulness has both positive and negative consequences. Mental health, stress, and environmental problems can all contribute to forgetfulness.
WHAT CAUSES FORGETTENESS?
Forgetfulness is a short- or long-term condition that occurs when information stored in memory is not recalled. If you experience more forgetfulness than expected, it may be a sign of other underlying problems. The most common physiological and psychological causes of forgetfulness are as follows:
- Thyroid problems
- Insomnia
- Vitamin and mineral deficiency
- Dehydration (Thirst)
- Side effects of medications
- Alcohol consumption
- Stress and loss
- Depression
- Tumors, blood clots, or infections in the brain
- Head trauma, such as a concussion from a fall or accident
- Age-related memory changes
