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Phone Numbers and trying to remember them

Ah ha, it isn't just me. Finally I've come up on a story that explains why I can't remember the 10 diget phone numbers.

I used to have no problem at all remembering the 7 diget ones before we had to include the area code.

It makes intuitive sense: as a mental list gets longer, people are more likely to make mistakes or forget items altogether. Check out the story: view link

Do you have this problem too remember more than 7 diget phone numbers?
MaryTake5's profile
Yes, I do have that problem too. I think I'm concentrating so much on the area code, that the next 3 numbers fly by and I get the last 4 numbers, but can't make the call until I see the number again.
I love when there's an explanation for my mental forgetfulness and it's name isn't Alzheimer's!!
LkeeperDeb's profile

over 2 years ago
I agree Deb, so you can understand my excitement over this article LOL.
MaryTake5's profile

over 2 years ago
My numbers are all saved in my phone so I have no problem remembering them :-)
ShadowACE's profile

over 2 years ago
Not only are my numbers in my phone, but they are also on a list on my computer. Verizon has a backup on the website. I need to update that again.
SouthFlorida's profile

over 2 years ago
Listen I can remember DU 3 8897 easier than i can remember my own phone number. (my grandparents numbers) Dead for years. How sad is that?

Don't even commit numbers to memory anymore since they are on my phone... some remembered form repeated dialing though.
maia6's profile

over 2 years ago
yessssssss. drives me nuts. dialing 1 first then the number? drives me up the wall.
moonbeam55's profile

over 2 years ago
yeah remember the two letters before the numbers? i remember, PR,SL, UL,HY,MA ST. LOL
moonbeam55's profile

over 2 years ago
I just can't remember a single phone number anymore. I used to have no problem whatsoever. I'm convinced it is the extra numbers.

I try to remember them and not be so dependent on my cell phone or computer for reference. They don't help you if you are someplace without them and need to make a call.
MaryTake5's profile

over 2 years ago

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