Plus, what to do if you think you’re experiencing cognitive decline.
Or you walk into a room and can’t remember what you went in there to do.
Increases in stress, distractions, multitasking, anxiety or depression can be big contributors.
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Common signs include everyday occurrences like forgetting to call someone or struggling to find the right word.
This doesn’t automatically mean you’ll end up with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, though.
Signs You Could Have Cognitive Decline
1.
You struggle to stay on top of things.
The corticolimbic system of the brain modulates the experience of anxiety.
2. you’ve got the option to’t find the words you’re looking for.
Cognitive decline manifests itself in almost all aspects of complex daily tasks, especially our language.
You feel blase about things you used to enjoy.
“It’s actually the most common symptom and perhaps the most overlooked,” says Alvarez-Bakker.
You might lose interest in reading books, gardening or many other activities you used to enjoy.
“Luckily, our lifestyle can help counteract this symptom to an extent.”
You’ve been acting out of character.
“These are symptoms which are often written off as an individual being shy,” says Hammond.
You’re always ruminating and worrying.
You’ve recently been sick or have a chronic condition.
“But if left untreated, it does increase a person’s risk of dementia down the line.”
“Symptoms present as forgetfulness, difficulty with attention and lowered energy and motivation,” says Tourgeman.
Other people are noticing your mental glitches.
“Doing lots of activities that you enjoy and that challenge you is best.”
