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I have been facing a problem for the past one or two years where I tend to forget things quickly.
Before COVID-19, I did not have any such memory-related issues. Like a normal person, I used to forget important information or things only after a significant amount of time. However, after COVID-19, I have started forgetting many things more frequently. For example:
Forgetting the names of characters 4 to 5 months after watching a movie or show.
If more than a year has passed since watching a movie, only a vague memory of the story remains in my mind.
While studying, if I have a doubt, I think about asking my teacher at school, but once I reach school, I completely forget that I even had a doubt or what it was.
In the morning, if I plan in my mind to do 5 specific tasks, I manage to complete only 2 or 3, as I forget about the remaining ones.
While listening to a song, if I think of doing a particular task after it ends, I immediately forget about it.
Forgetting similar things in various situations.
I feel that one of the reasons for this could be watching Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Another possible reason might be my preference for infotainment content related to politics, technology, science, documentaries, etc., which may have led to information overload.
What do you think? Is this a serious issue? What could be the reason behind it? How can I fix it?
Thank you.
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