Forgetfulness
If you find yourself experiencing forgetfulness, you may be suffering from one of the following conditions:
ADD/ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disability. It is characterized by excessive impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity. Because ADHD is usually a lifelong disorder, how it manifests itself in men and women and how it's handled throughout various life stages can differ. For 1/3 of the population, the symptoms of ADHD will persist into adulthood. Manifestation of ADHD symptoms differ across the lifespan. ADHD affects young children differently than it does adults. The impact of symptoms, resulting impairment and methods of treatment vary by age and level of development. Lack of treatment during childhood has residual affects. Although individuals with ADHD can be very successful in life, without appropriate identification and treatment, ADHD often has serious consequences such as poor job performance and marriage and family difficulties.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects an individual's cognition, namely concentration and memory. It is a slow process that begins with slight memory loss for very recent events and gradually worsens. Over time it progresses to a complete inability to remember events, concepts, and people - even those very close. Alzheimer's disease is different from other forms of dementia in that the onset of the symptoms is very gradual and steady. All other types of dementia are typically ruled out before assigning a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Depression
Depression is one of a range of moods a person feels that can vary from feeling down as a result of having a bad day, to a debilitating feeling of sadness that may overwhelm you and prevent you from performing normal daily tasks. Depression can occur in people of all ages and the episodes can last from a few days to several weeks or months. It is thought that young adults experience depression more frequently, and that it affects twice as many women as men.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The individual suffering from GAD lives in a constant state of tension and general uneasiness. They are oversensitive in their relationships and generally feel inadequate and depressed. No matter how well things are going, they are nervous and anxious. They find themselves constantly worrying. Typically, at the end of the day they mentally review their daily activities, list out all of their "mistakes", real or imagined, and come up with what they "should" have done in that situation.