nellebelle

I used to be *bad* at directions and names. I was happy to reinforce that to myself. "I'm bad at directions." "I never remember names."

Then I decided to change. I realized that a major reason those things were difficult for me was that I didn't pay attention. So I began to concentrate when going somewhere or when meeting someone. I still forgot sometimes, but am SO much better at those skills.

Of course you won't remember someone's name if you don't focus when you hear it, brain damaged or not. If I've just met someone, and realize their name slipped by me, I'll ask again. I'll look at them and repeat their name in my head. I'll try to use it a few times in our introductory conversation and repeat it at the end as well.

I look at street signs and make mental notes about landmarks and whether they are on the right or the left or north or south.

Although these skills are probably related to the differing intelligences, most people can still at least improve them with effort and practice.

Mary Ellen

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heasue2003

That very well could be my problem, but I don't remember having
prior to drug use. In fact, I remember having an excellent memory
and remembered names, dates, etc.

I do believe maybe it could have more to do with me telling myself I
have memory problems verses simply not paying attention. I will try
paying closer attention.

Heather



--- In [email protected], "nellebelle"
<nellebelle@c...> wrote:
> I used to be *bad* at directions and names. I was happy to
reinforce that to myself. "I'm bad at directions." "I never
remember names."
>
> Then I decided to change. I realized that a major reason those
things were difficult for me was that I didn't pay attention. So I
began to concentrate when going somewhere or when meeting someone.
I still forgot sometimes, but am SO much better at those skills.
>
> Of course you won't remember someone's name if you don't focus
when you hear it, brain damaged or not. If I've just met someone,
and realize their name slipped by me, I'll ask again. I'll look at
them and repeat their name in my head. I'll try to use it a few
times in our introductory conversation and repeat it at the end as
well.
>
> I look at street signs and make mental notes about landmarks and
whether they are on the right or the left or north or south.
>
> Although these skills are probably related to the differing
intelligences, most people can still at least improve them with
effort and practice.
>
> Mary Ellen
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]