Anyone else intrigued/obsessed with dates in time?

I cross posted this in the Anxiety forum too:

For as long as I can remember, I've had a fascination with dates, specifically years. Like "oh that happened in 1987." I don't remember months or days, just years.

Normally I've never considered this an issue but as I've gone through my "funk" this yr w/depression/anxiety, I've been slightly obsessed remembering things that happened (not necessarily bad things), in my past. Then I get overwhelmed thinking "OMG that was 5 years ago already."

Does this sound familiar with anyone? I remember this started for me when I was probably 14. I'm 43 now lol.

It's normally not a problem, often a "hey she's got a great memory, let's have her on our trivia team", but since I've been depressed, I've almost been obsessed like, living in the past and getting upset thinking it's been x amount of years since whatever happened. Even before the internet, I'd be obsessed knowing when a movie was made (I'd wait til the end and squint to see what year it came out or what year a tv episode first aired)! Again, mostly good things, nothing much traumatic) but it still causes distress.

Anyone?

Thanks!
Lisa

I have a lousy memory. Sometimes I can remember dates. But not often. I wish I could remember more. Now and then I do remember things, and can associate a year, but not often.

Try not to obsess about it. Try to go one day at a time. And remember as we get older, time goes by faster. Strange but true for me.

Hugs, Karen...

Glad im not alone. I'm wondering if I do it under stress, like I've been this year, bc my memory has been fuzzy off & on just bc of stress and it's my way of trying to "control" my memory or thoughts. Who knows lol.

Great reminder to be mindful. Been practicing that today. Mindfulness is a very foreign way of thinking for me. Hopefully practice makes perfect!

Thanks for the continued support!

Lisa

mindfulness is fantastic. be good my friends.