Memory Problems?

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I have a terrible short term memory and I really need to learn to manage it more effectively. Can anyone help me with this?

I have horrible short term memory as well, in some areas it is simply hopeless for me, like manipulating information or facts in my head, I write down or create documents with lists for anything which requires me to keep track of multiple things, even then I have difficulty keeping track but at least I can figure out what I have forgotten to get later.

I've got a memory like... hmmm... what are those things in the kitchen used to strain off water - I've forgotten.

I have always had brilliant long-term memory. But my working memory is bed

I also have a terrible short term memory. What helpsmeis writing listsor something like this to keep the information. If I forget it, I can read my writings.

I forget people, bonds supposedly shaped with them in the past, experiences, events, knowledge... It's very bad.

During my recent diagnosis, a Psychologist ran a battery of tests (WAIS-IV, WMS-IV). My memory for verbal information and simple visual information was OK. But, my recall of complex, decontextualized visual information was limited.

According to the Psychologist, I learned to compensate for these issues by making lists and taking copious notes. I have learned that I need to organize (and sometimes reorganize) my thoughts in writing. I am now also keeping a daily journal (in electronic format, of course), where I write everything down. So, I don’t have to struggle with remembering important things in my life.

I too have terrible short term memory, I've started to write things down in a notepad (and the electronic version) in hopes that whatever I'm trying to remember sticks around longer

I should really start a journal too, it would help my ability to express myself and maybe even boost my creativity

I have terrible short term memory as well. I forget what people have told me during the day and forget to tell other people things I've learned during the day. I also forget where I've put things. There are many times I've forgotten where I've put something and it's not where it usually is. Like the time I was told to put up the salt and later found it in the freezer. That's a case of both forgetting what I've done and not paying attention to where I put things.

My memory is terrible, both long and short term.
I try to stick to a routine so that I do things automatically and don't have to worry about forgetting them. For example, the first thing I do when I get home is empty my pockets into my bowl. Otherwise I forget what jacket I was wearing when I have to look for them afterwards.

I also have an app on my phone which reminds me to do things like eat dinner or take my meds at the right time. Of course, other things I forget a lot unless I do them immediately, such as my washing or shopping. Even with the effort I go to I am still notoriously forgetful.

My memory is so bad that I keep an iPod Touch on me constantly and record every little thing. If I'm in the middle of something and get interrupted, I record what I was doing so I won't forget. If I have an appointment, I have to set multiple alarms to get me out the door on time. I am trying to improve my "working memory" by using the N-back Suite app, and it does seem to help a bit, but I haven't done it enough to really say for sure. Getting a good nights sleep and minimizing distractions are both really important.

I have a really bad verbal memory but if I read something I tend to remember it forever

Thank you everyone. I have been trying to write things down (although I put it on one of my devices) and setting an alarm so it goes off and I don't forget.

I have a bad short term memory when it comes to remembering my school work unfortunately, I try so hard. I have a good long term memory though.

I struggled with this in elementary school but got better in middle school. Now, school is the only thing I seem to be able to focus on.

This is how I am as well. I have a pretty damn good memory, I remember rather clearly back to when I was about 2, maybe 2 1/2, years old. But my short term/working memory is terrible.