I have these memory issues frequently. Have had them for a decade. The usual cause is a struggle to focus due to over-stimulation. Sometimes, I will wake up with a dysfunctional memory due to getting poor sleep.

I can look at a person or their name and not have a clue. When it finally clicks, I am 'duh' because I usually have known them for ages.

With PCS, we often need to develop new memory accessing skills. The old instant recall memory skills just do not work. Learning how to clear the clutter from our mind is the first step. Then, we can see the memory we are looking for.

Since many of us struggle with memory, maybe a better focus for this thread would be "How do others process finding memories. "

I know that sometimes, I need to let go of the memory find effort and switch to something else. Just at the transition point of letting go, the memory may just pop to mind. It is like I am using peripheral vision to find the memory.

The only problem with this method is sometimes, I will forget what I am trying to find in my memory if I transition too far.

Does this make sense to any of you?.