What was I saying?
What were we talking about?
I'm sorry, would you say that again? I didn't understand.
Remember when we were talking the other day about the thingy in the whatchamacallit? What did we say about that? I can't remember.
The MRI I had last year because of the severe migraines I was experiencing showed no brain tumors or evidence of MS. There is nothing obviously wrong with my brain, yet my brain is the constant location of some ongoing battles: brain fog and memory problems.
Brain fog and memory problems are two nebulous symptoms of CFIDS that manifest themselves in varying degrees of severity. The combination of the two make communicating intelligently a much bigger challenge than before I got sick. Since getting sick about ten years ago, I feel as though every year I lose a few more IQ points.
When I am experiencing brain fog, I feel as if my brain is trying to wade through thought processes in a thick muck. It takes longer for me to comprehend what is being said or what I am trying to read. When my brain fog is really acting up, everything might as well be spoken or written in Martian.
Everyone forgets things from time to time, but I have found that my forgetfulness has become a problem. If I don't write important (or even unimportant) tasks down, I will not remember to do them. I have to take copious notes during meetings, or I will most likely forget most of what was said. Ironically, it is difficult for me to take notes during meetings because of my brain fog.
The worst part about my memory problem is that I sometimes forget conversations or occurrences completely. That is, I will have no residual memory of the event whatsoever. It's somewhat alarming when this happens.
Fortunately, I have come up with various techniques to compensate for some of my brain fog and memory problems -- mostly asking questions and taking notes. Still, I would really like to have my brain back to normal. I can't wait until I'm healthy again!
Today's Activities: home. Today's Most Annoying Symptoms: exhaustion, brain fog, intense intestinal discomfort.
Mood (10 is best): 6
Energy (10 is best): 4 (after sleeping all day)
Physical Discomfort (10 is worst): 5
P.S. Happy 42nd Birthday to my brother!
What were we talking about?
I'm sorry, would you say that again? I didn't understand.
Remember when we were talking the other day about the thingy in the whatchamacallit? What did we say about that? I can't remember.
The MRI I had last year because of the severe migraines I was experiencing showed no brain tumors or evidence of MS. There is nothing obviously wrong with my brain, yet my brain is the constant location of some ongoing battles: brain fog and memory problems.
Brain fog and memory problems are two nebulous symptoms of CFIDS that manifest themselves in varying degrees of severity. The combination of the two make communicating intelligently a much bigger challenge than before I got sick. Since getting sick about ten years ago, I feel as though every year I lose a few more IQ points.
When I am experiencing brain fog, I feel as if my brain is trying to wade through thought processes in a thick muck. It takes longer for me to comprehend what is being said or what I am trying to read. When my brain fog is really acting up, everything might as well be spoken or written in Martian.
Everyone forgets things from time to time, but I have found that my forgetfulness has become a problem. If I don't write important (or even unimportant) tasks down, I will not remember to do them. I have to take copious notes during meetings, or I will most likely forget most of what was said. Ironically, it is difficult for me to take notes during meetings because of my brain fog.
The worst part about my memory problem is that I sometimes forget conversations or occurrences completely. That is, I will have no residual memory of the event whatsoever. It's somewhat alarming when this happens.
Fortunately, I have come up with various techniques to compensate for some of my brain fog and memory problems -- mostly asking questions and taking notes. Still, I would really like to have my brain back to normal. I can't wait until I'm healthy again!
Today's Activities: home. Today's Most Annoying Symptoms: exhaustion, brain fog, intense intestinal discomfort.
Mood (10 is best): 6
Energy (10 is best): 4 (after sleeping all day)
Physical Discomfort (10 is worst): 5
P.S. Happy 42nd Birthday to my brother!
