I have only smoked a few times in my life.
The other point I cannot logically refute, except to say that I am only 26.

Same thing happpened to Michael J Fox http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/tongue1.gif

Um what? Michael J Fox has Parkinson's.....

I don't think you know the symptons! While mild, forgetfulness can be linked to the disease...http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/wink1.gif

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about_p..._symptoms.aspx

Mild memory problems

In the earlier stages of Parkinson's, many people complain of certain difficulties in thinking and memory that can interfere with day-to-day life.
This can be experienced as a slowing down of thinking, much in the same way as they might experience slowing down of movement.
While some people do complain of forgetfulness, memory problems are not usually a significant complaint in the early stages of Parkinson's.
It is more likely that other factors, such as stress, depression and poor general health will have an impact on the ability to think, recall and process information efficiently.
Read more on memory problems and mild cognitive impairment and learn some coping strategies in our Mild memory problems information sheet.
Dementia

A diagnosis of Parkinson's dementia is given if the symptoms of dementia appear after those of Parkinson's.
Symptoms of dementia can include:

• slowness of thinking
• poor recall
• executive dysfunction (poor planning, multi-tasking)
• impaired concentration and attention
• less talking

Memory problems, such as forgetfulness and repetitive questioning, can also be experienced. However, some people can have dementia with hardly any memory problems.
In general, people with Parkinson's dementia find they have problems with judgment and problem solving. This means it is difficult for them to make complex decisions, such as financial decisions and choice of medical treatment.
Activities of daily living, such as dressing, hygiene, cooking and cleaning may also become increasingly difficult. Extra help from carers may be necessary.

Read more about the impact of dementia and its relation to Parkinson's in our Parkinson's dementia information sheet.

I'm on tablets for my Epilepsy, so I've got an excuse.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/tongue1.gif

I don't know. It almost seems like my memory has improved over the years. When I was younger, there were times, um. I forgot where I was going with this.

I drink a lot.

Give up all artifical sweetners

very funny dracom_ma.

Aspartame and acesulfame are evil and will poison your brain!

*sips Diet Mt. Dew and contemplates*

Come to think of it, better a poisoned brain than a flabby body. I'm going to get my caffeine one way or another, may as well look good while killing myself.

Just have the non diet version tbh.... tastes nicer and probably doesnt have any evil chemicals in it!

To be sure of remembering an ordinary, often repeated action, it's a good idea to punctuate that moment with an out of the ordinary action. So next time you take your vitamin tablet, slap the guy sitting next to you, i guarantee you wont forget taking it then.

What I mean is, I can't remember if I already took it.

Depending on who you slap, you might not be remembering much for quite some time.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/tongue1.gif

Whilst my comment was obviously tongue in cheek, the principle actually works. So for example, next time you take your tablet, do something out of the ordinary, or silly, like pinch yourself on the arm, lick your mouse, doesn't matter what really, as long as it's a bit odd or strange. So you will remember doing the weird/funny thing and by relation, will remember why you did it, to remind you that you've taken the tablet.

It's the things you do often, actions you repeat and do almost on auto pilot that we tend to forget, taking pills at regular times is a common one, locking the door at night, then wondering if we locked it when we get upstairs is another. So punctuating these repetitive moments with an out of the ordinary action helps us to remember them.

So basically you are saying in order to remember to do menial tasks such as locking the door and taking a vitamin tablet you should go around pinching yourself, punching yourself or other people or generally doing weird stuff so you remember things?!

It's not the best idea, but it will work. The same sort of thing is taught in neuro-linguistic programming. You learn triggers to watch for etc.

*Punches self in face repeatedly* Oh yeh I just remembered I need to turn the oven off.... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/laugh1.gif

Not to remember to do them, to remember that you have done them.