Less memory effort is required when household articles have known locations. Use context cues to recall. Any time an item from the past is not easily pulled from long-term memory, cues may help. Think back to the rooms you have been in, the activities you were doing, and the conversations you had. Once you start thinking about specific times, places and events, other details will follow.
Depression affects thinking and memory.
Evaluation and treatment of depression should be conducted by a competent mental health professional. Alcohol can affect your thinking and memory. Consult your physician for evaluation and referral if needed. Relate it to something you already know. Write down main points.