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One thing that I don't enjoy is being stressed off. The thing with stress is that you are going to always feel the weight on your head and for that reason, I believe that you may not really enjoy the time that you are being stressed. So, definitely, it will affect your memory. 
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Whenever I am stress I cannot think properly especially when there is too much tension around, and yes it affects my memory in some other parts.
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Yes, stress can affect our memory. When we experience stress, our body releases the hormone cortisol, which can interfere with the formation and retrieval of memories. This can result in difficulty remembering details, impaired decision-making, and reduced ability to learn new information.

However, it's important to note that not all stress is bad for memory. Moderate levels of stress can actually enhance memory and learning by increasing the activity of certain brain regions, such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.

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Stress is definitely a challenge to our brain because when it happens continuously, it breaks down brain cells damaging the area of our brain that allows formation of fresh memories and recovery of old memories. Depression can be an enemy for the brain since it slows down our brain, sinking its ability to make choices or remember to focus.
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Yes, stress affects our memory. How? You may ask. During stress, the body reacts by producing stress hormones. The most common stress hormone is cortisol which falls under the group of glucocorticoids. Over secretion of this stress hormone impairs long term delayed recall memory and enhances short term immediate recall memory. 

The part of the brain responsible for memory is known as the hippocampus. It regulates the production of cortisol through negative feedback since it is made up of many receptors that are sensitive to these hormones. 

Excess cortisol produced during stress impairs the ability of the hippocampus to both encode and recall memories. It also impairs the work of hippocampus by preventing them from receiving enough energy. This is by diverting glucose levels to the muscles that sorround the brain. 
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Of cause yes. Stress affects your memory so much. Infact when stressed you can't even concentrate well. When you are stressed there are voices and bells ringing in your mind. In nutshell another definition of stress is lack of peaceful condition of the brain. Some people have even been reported to have gone mad due to too much stress.  When stressed at times it's hard to remember even your name or even where you are going and what you are going to do. Stress affects your brain memory so much.
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Stress plays a major toll on everyone's lives. It not only affects our memory but it can affect the way we sleep. Furthermore, people can either gain or lose weight due to stress. The physical side effects are dangerous to us mentally and physically. Stress will affect each person differently. Some people may experience

  1. Mood swing
  2. Loss of sleep
  3. Sleep too much
  4. Gain weight by overeating
  5. Lose weight by never eating 
  6. Hair loss
  7. Skin disorders
  8. Angry all the time
  9. Can hide in the home and never leave
  10. Start talking to yourself
  11. Loss of memory
  12. No motivation to perform the simplest of tasks each day
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Stress affect someones health. This is because when someone is stressed out he or she can have hangover in their daily activities and their lives can't be productive. All they will have in their minds is stress and this can make them loss concentration and not contributed to things people do daily. This can also make the person to lack interest in this hence can't reason very well.
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From experience, it did. I remember one time, I was all stress with work and I forgot about doing something that was needed during that time. It only adds to the problem. Stress really is a culprit of my memory loss. It is even the culprit of my anxiety. Once I get stress, I have different reaction which is really wrong because one should treat stress as a reaction but you decide if you take it good or bad. if you take it good, you are focus on the solution to the problem. When you take it bad, you will start to do a drama and for sure , you will get emotional. That is why you need to train yourself to react to your stress. Stress serves as a warning that you need to find your focus and drive. It should not eat you as a whole. Since this is the reason of memory loss, don't invite bad stress.
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I will answer in the affirmative because I can totally relate from personal experience.i know I can be so burnt out intellectually when I'm stressed and maybe burn out.infact it looks like when we are stressed alot of things don't just go right with our system it isn't just about our brain or memory.


I know days I was working offline on a tedious work as a cashier cum accounting officer in a large organization and so I was always calculating and computing the whole day and I will get home overly stressed I noticed my head was always full and heavy to remember tiny things I was to do, ask or get done and I will only talked about them when I have had my rest and dealt with all the stress.

So definitely our stress level really affect our memory level.
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Of course, stress does affect the memory. And the reason for this is not far fetched, because whenever somebody is tired, the memory part of the brain would greatly be affected temporarily until the normal state of is restored. Obviously, we can't underestimate the effects of stress on the human brain.

Basically, stress is not only the cause of memory problems, but also making causative factor of other health related issues such as anxiety, insomnia, depression, just to name a few. However, stress affecting the functions of the human memory is as a result of certain chemical hormone called cortisol(also known as stress hormone). The elevation of this hormone simultaneeously decreases other feel good hormones such as endorphine and oxytoxin that are responsible for proper worikings of the memory. This mechanism is enough to trigger stress that would inevitably lead to memory problem.

In conclusion, for stress not to hinder the rate we make use of our memory, we must learn to engage in streneous activities with moderation. And relaxation should also be incorperated into our daily lives, especially after stressful days at work place.
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Yes stress affects our memories. When you are stressed, it is almost natural for you to forget even the simplest and most basic things. When you are stressed, your body secretes stress hormones and when there's excess of this hormones, you tend to forget things especially long term memory.

Stress is also a precursor for a lot of things like discomfort, headaches, blood pressure, mood swings etc. I remember one time I was so stressed with school work. In the middle of taking a test, I just couldn't spell "is". I took me moments to recall.

Stress never helps. This is why we need to try as much as possible to make ourselves feel at ease. Stress can even cause anxiety leading to other problems. We should always take the time out to relax.
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No doubt stress cause loss memory,  every part of the body has the maximum number of hours it can work effectively.
Stress which is a state of abnormalities in the entire system of human that is controlled by the brain. When we are stressed up it shows that our system can no longer tolerate what is put before it and there is also possibility that what is stored or saved in the brain can also be lost.
For instance if you are tired and sleepy, when people ask you questions you tend to answer the questions with off point answers because the hormones secreted at that time is a stressful hormones not the responsive hormones which will provide the accurate answers . It is very important to know that the system works with time and has it efficiency limits.
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Yes. Stress affects our memory. Not only memory stress affects almost all parts of health. Being stressful is not good for health. Do mediation. Always engaged with your work you love. 
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For me it does,  because stress comes from our mind and followed by our body.  Mental health is really important in order for us to have a excellent memory. Since we all know how tiring it is to be stressed out about anything we should keep calm and relax talke a deep breath exhale and inhale.  
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I always was on schedule with everything in my life,but due to some events i become very stressed and i've noticed that sometime,during day, i actualy forgete what i ave to do!
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The way memories are created can be influenced by stress. When people are stressed, they have a harder time making short-term memories and converting those short-term memories into long-term memories, making learning more challenging. Stress can also influence the type of memories we create.

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I do not think so. We are just going to be preoccupied with something, but it does not mean we are going to lose our memory. We just need to focus more if possible.
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Yeah I believe it does because when you are stressed or you seem to be troubled in your mind it may mess up your ability to remember somethings.
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Yes I do believe it does because you just have so much to think about that you literally just don't have any room I. Your head to remember
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Yes, stress can affect our memory. Stress can affect both short-term and long-term memory, making it harder to remember things and recall information. High levels of stress can impair memory, leading to difficulty concentrating and problem-solving. It can also lead to a decrease in the ability to store and retrieve memories.
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Stress can significantly impact our ability to recall memories and form new ones. Studies have shown that stress can impair our ability to remember information and form new memories. Stress hormones, such as cortisol, can inhibit our ability to form memories and access memories that were previously formed. Additionally, high stress levels can lead to distracted and forgetful behavior, making it hard to focus on the task at hand and remember the details. In order to minimize the negative effects of stress on memory, it is important to practice mindful relaxation techniques, such as yoga, deep breathing, and meditation. These activities can help to reduce cortisol levels and improve the ability to focus and remember. Additionally, it is important to get adequate rest, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly to reduce stress. Taking regular breaks during periods of intense concentration can also help to prevent forgetfulness.
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Yes, stress can affect our memory in several ways.

One way that stress can affect memory is by impairing the formation of new memories. When we experience stress, the body releases hormones such as cortisol that can interfere with the consolidation of new memories. As a result, it can be harder to remember new information that we have learned when we are under stress.

Stress can also interfere with our ability to retrieve memories that we have already formed. Under stress, we may have difficulty accessing memories that we normally would be able to recall easily. This is because stress can affect the way that memories are stored in the brain, making them less accessible.

In addition, chronic stress can have long-term effects on the brain that can impair memory function. For example, studies have shown that chronic stress can shrink the hippocampus, a brain region that is critical for forming and retrieving memories.

Overall, stress can have a negative impact on our ability to form and retrieve memories. It is important to manage stress levels in order to maintain optimal cognitive function
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