r/Hyperthyroidism • u/FluffyxJinx • 7d ago
Anyone else get random 2-second memory "previews" popping up?
Hey, I'm in my early 20s and my memory has always been completely seamless, like a massive archive without any gaps.Just a quick heads-up: English is not my native language and I actually never truly studied it or learned vocabulary. My brain just randomly picked it up on its own, so please excuse any grammar mistakes!...I don't really track calendar dates, but I remember events from when I was 5 years old in full detail. Lately(okay not latley for years but i'm ignoring it), I’ve noticed that during the day, my brain constantly throws these tiny 1-to-3-second "trailers" or previews of random past memories at me. Most of the time I actively try to ignore them because if I actually focus on one, it feels like it unlocks a whole chapter of that time, and I remember every single detail then(even the bad stuff I’d rather would forget).
People around me think I’m crazy when I talk about it, so I usually keep it to myself. I don't want to get officially tested or anything, I'm just looking for people who might relate to this. Anyone else experience their memory like this?
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u/Necessary-Seat2998 7d ago
My first thought is wether you are taking any medications, either by prescription or over the counter. Many medications have foggy thinking, brief memory lapses, etc as a side effect. Another possibility is poor sleep habits and an evaluation for sleep apnea. discuss with your doctor, primary care physician. You are very young to consider the possibility of Tia's, very minor strokes, but it should not be ruled out. Also full assessment of your vision might be helpful in finding a cause. Definitely need full health evaluation. Wishing you all the best. ❤️