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3catwoman3

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7. There's actually a name for this, and it's not Alzheimer's - event boundary.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:55 AM

Apr 2024

Basically, when we relocate, our brains prepare for the next experience by forgetting the previous one. I was so relieved when I learned about this a few years ago, as I was beginning to worry about myself. I'd be in the kitchen and think of something I needed from upstairs, and by the time I'd get upstairs, I'd have no damn idea why I was there.

https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/11/21/the-boundary-effect-entering-a-new-room-makes-you-forget-things/

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This started my morning with a laugh [View all] Siwsan Apr 2024 OP

Yup... 2naSalit Apr 2024 #1

See my post #7. 3catwoman3 Apr 2024 #8

I can personally verify this as a fact. LoisB Apr 2024 #2

This is my truth irisblue Apr 2024 #3

LOL! I'm also a member of that club! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2024 #4

Count me in. Oh so true. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2024 #5

brain cramp. brain fart. AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #6

There's actually a name for this, and it's not Alzheimer's - event boundary. 3catwoman3 Apr 2024 #7

'Event boundary'..Thank you! whathehell Apr 2024 #10

Interesting! ShazzieB Apr 2024 #11

Been there done that! KS Toronado Apr 2024 #9