Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you suspect that a new medication is taking the edge off your memory. As shown in the table below, alternatives are usually available. Underactive thyroid. A faltering thyroid can affect memory as well as disturb sleep and cause depression, both of which can be causes of forgetfulness.
A simple blood test can tell if your thyroid is doing its job properly. Drinking too much alcohol can interfere with short-term memory, even after the effects of alcohol have worn off. One drink is generally defined as 1. Stress and anxiety. Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Figure out what you would like to forget. Before you can forget a memory, you will need think about the details of that memory. Doing so might be hard, but it is necessary.
Write out your answers to the following questions to figure out the details of the memory: What happened? Who was involved? Where and when did it happen? What else was going on? How did you feel? Think about what bothers you the most about the memory. Your next step is to pinpoint the most upsetting parts of the memory. Getting to the root of what bothers you the most will help you figure out what you need to forget.
Write these specific things down so that you can work on forgetting them. Keep in mind that you can't forget the existence of your ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend, but you can forget particular dates, events, or sense memories.
For example, you might be able to forget the smell of a perfume, your first date, or something that your ex said to you. If you find yourself dwelling on traumatic experiences, list the people who harassed you, the specific locations that caused you grief, and other sensory details like the smell of the lunchroom, the locker room, or the gym.
Erase the memory with a ritual release. You can use the details that you have identified to perform a ritual release. A ritual release is a mental exercise that may help you to forget a memory. In your mind, picture a part of the memory that you want to forget. Try to imagine this detail like a picture.
Then, imagine that you are setting that picture on fire. Imagine the fire burning your mental memory picture until the picture is gone. You could also try using another image in place of the actual memory. For example, you could imagine your bully as a Honda Civic sinking into a pond or as a freight train slowly crashing into a wall. This may not work for some people, as old memories never truly leave the brain. Remove your "trigger objects. For example, you may want to get rid of anything that reminds you of your ex, including photographs and gifts your ex gave you.
Do a scan of all of your senses when you're trying to figure out what's triggering a memory. Anything can trigger memory—it might be the light at a certain time a day, a phrase someone else used to say, or a certain smell, for instance. Consider hypnosis. You might also find that hypnosis can help you to forget unwanted memories. Hypnosis requires you to enter a relaxed state so that you will be more open to suggestions.
Keep in mind that not everyone can be hypnotized, so it might not work for you. For those who can be hypnotized, there is also the chance that the effects will only last a short time. Method 2. Try thinking about unpleasant details while doing pleasant things. One way to overcome the bad feelings associated with a memory is to teach yourself to associate the unpleasant memory with good things.
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