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Is it dementia ?
Sir/Madam, i forget people's name, words easily. I have to take more time to recall names etc. Is it dementia or stress or depression.
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Your problem appears to be recalling difficulty. Dementia is more than memory loss. Commnest cause at your age is anxiety or overburden of stress.
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Evaluation for recalling difficulty
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Memory technique, Yoga, Meditation
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In depression , memory disturbances can occur which is called as pseudodementia . If u are under stress and if u are suffering from sleep disturbances , having crying spells .getting irritable on minor issues ,not feeling fresh on getting up , does not feel energetic or desire to do anything along with memory disturbances it could be depression. It's better to visit a psychiatrist for diagnosis of your problem and management.
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Dr. Bevin S
Psychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
A 20 year old person to have dementia is rare. The symptoms you have mentioned can be mostly due to high anxiety or stress.
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Practice yoga and regular exercises. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Play music or go for swimming which too helps.
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Be relaxed stay healthy.
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Dr. (Prof) RK Suri
Clinical Psychologist
40 yrs exp
Delhi
Your age is not indicative of dementia, however, stress could be major reason, coupled with depression, leading to difficulty in recalling the names, words etc., Such a disease is often referred as pseudo dementia. Consult physiologist for the problem
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Try to manage your stress do yoga, change your life style
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