FabSwingers.com forum: Remember, remember...

By *eli OP Woman
42 weeks ago

What's your memory like?

Good, bad, somewhere in between or...

you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

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By *stellaWoman
42 weeks ago

London

Short term memory is exceptional, I get told that a lot (they just say memory but I know it’s short term), long term not so good - I can’t remember very well and certainly can’t year place things that have happened - like my mother can go “that year we went here, the next year we went to wherever”, I have no clue, I just remember glimpses or feelings of things.

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By *stellaWoman
42 weeks ago

London

Does it change as we get older? Will my long term improve and my short term diminish?

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Pretty good, nerd life kind of requires it though

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Oh I’m good. I remember a lot of things, and I’m amazed at how people easily forget when it’s convenient.

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By *eli OP Woman
42 weeks ago

"Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

A JAG reply with full honesty and no sarcasm? What a glorious start to the week.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
42 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"Short term memory is exceptional, I get told that a lot (they just say memory but I know it’s short term), long term not so good - I can’t remember very well and certainly can’t year place things that have happened - like my mother can go “that year we went here, the next year we went to wherever”, I have no clue, I just remember glimpses or feelings of things. "

I’m the exact opposite, short term memory is atrocious, I’ve even taken to writing things down If I think it’s important I need to remember it, long term is really good, can remember with vivid detail things from years back. Not just isolated things but things in general.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
42 weeks ago

Reading

it used to be phenomenal but not so anymore

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

A JAG reply with full honesty and no sarcasm? What a glorious start to the week."

I'm trying to fit in more.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy.

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By *onameyet2Man
42 weeks ago

chorley

I’m terrible with dates, I can be 15 years out trying to guess the date a song was in the charts but I can remember loads of names of band members and other trivia about music

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
42 weeks ago

ashford

Very good! My siblings allways have to ask me about stuff they need to know about the past dates etc., x

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising!

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
42 weeks ago

Leeds

Mines very random, I can probably remember most arguments I've ever had and all the words from songs back in the 90's but I couldn't tell you what I had for tea last night or what I was supposed to put on my to do list for today.

Mrs

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By *eli OP Woman
42 weeks ago

Yes, feelings/how you feel about something can last far longer in our memories than details.

I know that memory reduces as we get older... I'm not sure if it kind of reverses so long term improves and short term doesn't. Why as people age (let's say 75+) do they recall childhood memories more readily though? I'm not sure.

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By *ruceyyMan
42 weeks ago

London

"Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

You lied to me yesterday then!

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By *ruceyyMan
42 weeks ago

London

"What's your memory like?

Good, bad, somewhere in between or...

you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?"

My mind goes blank when I see hot people?

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By *he turned me GreyCouple
42 weeks ago

Warwick and Coventry

Memory is shit both long n short, drives me insane

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By *illy IdolMan
42 weeks ago

Midlands

"Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising! "

Same as this basically

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

You lied to me yesterday then!

Lying makes for a happy relationship brucey.

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By *mf123Man
42 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers

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By *eli OP Woman
42 weeks ago

"Oh I’m good. I remember a lot of things, and I’m amazed at how people easily forget when it’s convenient.

Yes, sometimes it's rather deliberate and that can be irksome. I try and give people the benefit of the doubt and tell myself they've genuinely forgotten.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
42 weeks ago

Southampton

"Not brill im getting old now and too many hits to the noggin but i can remember that time in nineteen dickerty two and the most of the things that matter but numbers theres no shot il remember awt think im allergic to numbers"

Old my arse you're younger than me

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By *weetCherryWoman
42 weeks ago

London

I have a very random working memory due ADHD, I can remember what are the favourite biscuits of someone I worked with 4 years ago, though, or the name of the mechanic that fixed my ex’s of 16 years cars. Memory be doing its own thing nowadays

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By *mf123Man
42 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Old my arse you're younger than me

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hard life

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"Annoyingly awesome.

If I say I can't remember something, I'm lying.

You lied to me yesterday then!

Lying makes for a happy relationship brucey. "

Oh hi!!

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
42 weeks ago

Southampton

Old my arse you're younger than me

hard life

Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising!

Same as this basically "

Wait did you write this, or me

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By *eli OP Woman
42 weeks ago

"It's.....complicated. I have auditory processing issues, so things I hear are easily forgotten (thanks autism!) However, my visual memory is excellent. As is my olfactory memory. Short term memory isn't fantastic, long term memory is patchy. "

Olfactory! Do you ever remember people by their smell? That darn 'tism is a nuisance.

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By *mf123Man
42 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Old my arse you're younger than me

hard life

Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper

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i dont wip but a snap sounds good to me

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
42 weeks ago

Southampton

Old my arse you're younger than me

hard life

Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper

i dont wip but a snap sounds good to me"

A snap of what?

.. don't worry I'll do the whipping

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Generally better through repetition but remember random stuff too. I'm awful with names and dates, but I'll ask you how your newborn nephew is months after you told me once which helps me look like a right fucking creep

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By *illy IdolMan
42 weeks ago

Midlands

"Really poor - random things I'll remember, but generally it's a haze... Fb memories can be really surprising!

Same as this basically

Wait did you write this, or me

Not too sure. Probably best to ask Estella

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By *mf123Man
42 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Old my arse you're younger than me

hard life

Yep .... less of your cheek you young whippersnapper

i dont wip but a snap sounds good to me

A snap of what?

.. don't worry I'll do the whipping

"
erm

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Olfactory! Do you ever remember people by their smell? That darn 'tism is a nuisance. "

Absolutely! I can still recall the scent of my Nan who died when I was 7.

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By *ad NannaWoman
42 weeks ago

East London

Abysmal, is probably the best way to describe my memory.

It's quite sad really, as I had a brilliant memory until I got ill in my mid 30s.

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By *ad NannaWoman
42 weeks ago

East London

I forget whole days, and wonder how I got through them.

I've forgotten how to spell, and all the maths I learned as a teenager.

I can't read a book and remember any of the characters names.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

There are similarities with me in here, and i'm fairly certain is related to my autistic brain too. My short term memory isn't very good and my long term memory is patchy as well, but things I'm interested in seems to be a brainer. In terms of the visual and hearing processing, in the moment they are both very good but trying to remember information after isn't too bad but not great either. My brain processing in terms of socialising is somewhat slower than the usual brain processing neurotypical peeps.

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By *nterblueMan
42 weeks ago

manchester

My memory is quite good, despite spending much of my 20s shall we say... not living the best lifestyle.

I do sometimes struggle with names, particularly when I first meet people, takes a little while for them to sink in but not so with anything else, which I find odd.

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By *olfandtazCouple
42 weeks ago

Bristol

My memory isn't to bad, it's not as sharp as it used to be but then I am getting older.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
42 weeks ago

Portsmouth

Shocking... Can't remember what I did last week, but could probably tell you what I was up to 20 years ago.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
42 weeks ago

Somewhere else

What’s the thread about? I forgot while I was scrolling.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"What’s the thread about? I forgot while I was scrolling."

Ahaaa! There it is. it was going to happen at some point.

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By *ros40Man
42 weeks ago

Bedford

I remember the important things

Anything I forget wasn't that important

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By *estarossa.Woman
42 weeks ago

Flagrante

Pretty bad. It worries me at times.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
42 weeks ago

North East Scotland, mostly

I have a good memory for squirrelling away inconsequential details and trivia. Remembering why I crossed the room? Not a clue

Mrs TMN x

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By *ake_or_deathMan
42 weeks ago

Manchester

Rubbish, definitely worse than in the past. I think the amount of time I spent alone over lockdown had an impact on low level ADHD and made it worse.

It's somewhat selective though. I can hyper-focus on things I like and am interested in, and remember intricate detail about them, but general things just disappear from my mind.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
42 weeks ago

Somewhere else

"What's your memory like?

Good, bad, somewhere in between or...

you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?"

Everyone’s neuro spice is different - I skimmed your post and didn’t see the last line before I attempted to be witty.

I can’t remember something I didn’t notice the first time round.

But in any case, SOMEBODY has to pick the low hanging fruit.

And I’m really short

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

Meli you’re a smarty pants (olfactory giggles)

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
42 weeks ago

Somewhere else

What did my grandma used to say… “I can remember 50 years ago like it was yesterday… but I can’t tell you what I had for breakfast this morning.”

I remember the things that it’s important for me to remember.

And if I need help, I’ve usually got notes.

(Whether or not I can find my notes is a whole other matter.)

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By *al kalMan
42 weeks ago

london

Selective. If a topic/matter is interesting or related to a person I find interesting than have faster/better recall.

I think it’s just laziness tbf.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"What's your memory like?

Good, bad, somewhere in between or...

you're going to attempt to be witty by "forgetting" the question?"

Sooooooo I went to a psychologist about my memory, getting confused or muddled etc. They didn't know if it was as a result of my brain tumour or if I was/wasn't forgetful.

Anyway, what she found is that I've not been engaged (grimace). When I've found something a bit boring or whatever, my brain wasn't switching on. Unknowingly. When I was challenged or had a vested interest on something, I was very very good at remembering. As in I was on the 99.9 percentile. I was so relieved and chuffed when I heard this. I literally wasn't going senile as I was genuinely worried about that or really early signs of Alzheimer's etc.

However, the fatigue and concentration troubles did make a difference and I couldn't function ie drive myself home afterwards. So I can remember if it catches my interest but not for sustained periods of time, other wise I'm kaput.

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By *lder.Woman
42 weeks ago

Not Local

I have a pretty good memory actually. It all gets filed somewhere, whether I realise it's going in or not.

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By *o scandalousWoman
42 weeks ago

Glasgow

I’m good with numbers. Names not so much. Directions to a place takes me even longer.

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