Question: is it possible for people with the disease where they forget things can they forget to breathe

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  1. No, the parts of the brain that control breathing are in a place called the brain stem, whereas the memory centres are in a separate place. Usually the diseases, like Alzheimer’s that affect memory do not attack the brain stem, which is good because breathing is essential to life.

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  2. Exactly!

    Which is why it’s impossible to kill yourself just by holding your breath! After a while you faint and as soon as that happens your body steps in and makes your breathe whether you got your way or not.

    Tantrums are much more efficient 🙂

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