Forgetting names/faces?

[seizurrific]

I was walking back to my flat, on Friday I think, when I saw this cute guy walking toward me- I knew that I knew him and I was about 99% sure it was because we attended church together. He was smiling and laughing and being cordial so I did the same, hoping reeeeally hard that he wouldn't ask me if I remembered what his name was hahaha We wished each other well and I went back inside my place to rest a bit.

When I was 99% sure he was in the congregation, I did some Facebook investigating (I know, I know, I'm a creeper). When I figured out who it was I got really mad at myself- this guy and I had gone on a date a while back and he was terribly rude (took a 30 business call for ridiculous reasons, was stiff, acted rather like I was a nuisance than his date...etc.). I'd intended on brushing him off if I ever saw him again but I couldn't even remember his face well enough to put a name to it. I'm kind of mad at my brain...what gives?

This has been happening pretty often since around August of 2011 when I switched meds to Lamictal and Keppra. Can this be attributed to the seizures or could it possibly be because of the meds? :/

 

[PFunk]

You probably didn’t remember him because he wasn’t worth remembering.

I can't remember people for the life of me. My wife always gives me a rundown of who people are at parties... and still i forget (they also must not be worth remembering).

Epilepsy and meds can both cause memory loss so its anyones guess whats the cause. Overtime I was able to develope tricks to try to better put a name to a face.

 

[qtowngirl]

Yeah P-Funk's got it... he simply wasn't worth remembering. I get it I'd be pretty pissed at myself too, however tomorrow's another day and us precious individuals have more to worry about in our lives than some asshole who, in any respect, will have never have your attention again.

The first time this happened to me was last fall, and it still happens the odd time. Had a meeting with a client and five minutes after we parted I couldn't remember her name. Freaked the *!@#*! out of me. After thinking about it it came back, but the fact that it happened to begin with made me question my head.
Then not long after I went in a room, turned the light off with the plan of turning a lamp inside the room on. Not a minute later I was sitting on the bed in the dark convinced someone was in the house as I had no idea how the bedroom light got turned off.
As I was sharp as a cookie not that long ago, with the memory of a bloody elephant, I say with all certainty that it's the meds, and as I know I have to be on them I must shrug it off. Not my fault, I do my best, and for now will just keep an eye on it.

As for the guy, your brain prob. dumped him after that 'date' b/c it's like, 'my girl and I have waayyyyyy better things to think about.'

(((BIG HUGS)))

 

[PFunk]

Yah your brain thought “Run back home to your mama little boy. Now where can I find me a real man!”

I know I have to be on them I must shrug it off. Not my fault, I do my best, and for now will just keep an eye on it.

Now that’s some solid advice. It is what it is.

We should start a worldwide movement that forces people to wear name tags with short description of their history, including but not limited to their interests, aspirations, affiliations and any other information deem important to identifying them. That shouldn’t be too hard to do, right?

 

[Crash]

Id second that,once you know you have to be on them,shrugging it off is a bit easier,and its definetley none off our faults we are in this prediciment.We do our best everyday to overcome this "terrible affliction" We have our good days and we have our bad days but we have each other here.

 

[qtowngirl]

We should start a worldwide movement that forces people to wear name tags with short description of their history, including but not limited to their interests, aspirations, affiliations and any other information deem important to identifying them. That shouldn’t be too hard to do, right?

Not the worst idea. So... something like this?...

qtowngirl.
-33, only child, gorgeous (lol jokin' around but hey why not?!)
-self-employed in publishing and design
-rule-follower that's never been arrested
-the person I love most in my life is my best friend of almost 20 years
-fave companies are bluenotes, volkswagen, and mine of course! (refuse to set foot in a walmart !#@*!)
-loves in life are hockey, wine, coffee, work, and CWE
-I have epilepsy

 

[PFunk]

Mine would be

-30, kinda creepy. Is been know to lurk.

-Associates with people of questionable character

-Was once quoted saying “Magellan was a drunk, I still think the world is flat” and “Why are peanuts in shells? What are they hiding from??”

-Has been described as shifty eye’d.

-If seen please contact your local law enforcement agency.

 

[qtowngirl]

lol well then, two things:

-the last one would sound kinda dumb as this name tag is actually 'on' you (that's what you said right?)
-you'd pretty much be ending it with the ladies!!

 

[PFunk]

First, I never said I was very bright (FYI I’m taking potential candidates to be the brains of my operation)

Second, I'm married so I already ended it with the ladies, not that I had much to start with. Now I just make concerning comments on an internet forum.

 

[qtowngirl]

lol well at least you know yourself, that's always good to keep the swelling of one's head down. anyways this is seizurrific's thread we should give it back to her

 

[PFunk]

You’re right, we should.

That guy sucked!!!! What a loser!!!!

I'm on both lamictal and keppra. I think my dome has grown accustom to their presence and my memory is slowly getting better. I'm sure in time, your body will learn to cope. That or maybe I forgot what it’s like to have a decent memory (pun semi intended).

Hang in there!!

 

[Chaz1]

Seizurrific,
dif story if your colleague of few years walked by and ya didn’t know who they were but that’s not the case...those who don’t leave good impression are easily forgotten and rightly brushed off. Dude should never have had the pleasure to have taken u on date in 1st place...

P-Funk, I third that motion!

time for a new game tag that human. Gosh did you make me laugh!

 

[Chaz1]

oh yes,

qtowngirl, hello gorgeous!

 

[qtowngirl]

Chaz is right Seizurrific... he was lucky to have you even for a date.
Don't worry, you'll know when you meet the one you could never forget.

 

[seizurrific]

LOL you guys are so funny hehe

I got home and was like "That could have either been Tim or Adam...."*

....Facebooking.....*

"Adam!? Shit! How could I not remember that was him?!?! Why was I NICE to him??"


That name tag idea is PRIME.

Seizurrific- 23
Bad luck with dates- please rectify that
Doesn't put up with bullsh!t but has a very large and gentle heart
Eats a veggie Subway sandwich every day
Can fall asleep literally .anywhere.
Makes funny quotes, holds pulse/ox hostage, and swears after seizures
Has a seriously epic case of epilepsy
Is addicted to reading anything she can get her hands on.


You hit the nail on the head- brain forgot him as he wasn't worth remembering

 

[petero]

I'll agree with p-funk but don't dismiss some psychological change when you begin new meds. That's what they're for afterall.

A smile is the best thing to wear, especially when bumping into some random ex-bf/gf.
remembering them less I to your advantage perhaps in that case.

don't strain your mind too much when you've just switched meds. stress is a big trigger.

 

[qtowngirl]

Since it was your idea P-Funk why not start a thread on the name tag thing?
We could really get to know each other, and I bet it's one of those threads that carries on for a while. Whadya think?

 

[PFunk]

It’s really hard but try not to get discouraged and doubt yourself. I use to, and found it only makes things worse. You start defeating yourself before you even try. My epileptologist once said to me, try not to think about it so much. I was like WTF!!!!!! Seriously!!!! But overtime I realized he was right. I was letting the “what ifs” consume me. As we all know, there is some really dispiriting stuff out there. I desperately feared for my future. Now, I try not to worry and take things as they come. It isn’t easy but it has worked for me. Maybe it will work for you.

YES!!! I'll start a thread. I have never started one before so this may get messy.

 

[tinathesingergirl]

Meds def mess you up but so do stupid people I am ALWAYS ALWAYS forgetting my co-workers names and I see them almost every day but mostly I am attesting that to my keppra toppamax combo....

Tina

 

[Chaz1]

when all else fails, facebook em!!

this girl will add (me) profile to new thread...