I was a counselor in A school. I got to the point I could never remember names of students. So embarrassing. I finally retired early Now I struggle to come up with my monthly insurance. I too feel so very stupid. I avoid social situations because of this problem. I avoid making phone calls. It is all too difficult.
Christi Cronin said:
I know what you mean. My word retrieval issues flare according to what meds I’m on, what dosages I’m taking, and whether or not my Lupus is flaring. Lupus does the same thing to the brain as the TN meds do, so I’m doubly cursed. I have a yellow lab named Teddy (I named him myself.) One night during dinner, Teddy was at my feet under the table. I wanted to talk about him, but I couldn’t come up with his name, or even with the word “dog.” So in order to get my point across, I called him, “that yellow thing under the table.” : o
It’s funny at home, but quite embarrassing at a party. Also, I’m a teacher, hoping to get back to work this year or next after 2 years at home with the kids. I worry about how well I will be able to hide this problem from my colleagues, the parents, and my boss. I used to be very intelligent and on top of things, but now I think I must come across as dumb. I hate feeling stupid.
The positive side of it all is that I now have a better understanding of some of the learning disabilities that my students struggle with. I totally understand ADHD, too! These insights will make me a better teacher. : )
Yes, I forget words a lot. And I speak slower and get "ssssstuck" on saying different words. I sometimes even stutter. Thanks TN and thanks Tegretol/Baclofen. :/
I played Scrabble a few weeks ago and came in last! I was putting down letters like "cat" and "dog" not even using my letters--sometimes adding an "s" to someone else's. I will look at my husband when I am trying to say something and just ask him to fill in the blank for me. I'm thinking of getting a laser pointer for Christmas so I can point and ask!
cool, good call.It's so annoying! My husband fell about when I was telling him about the fire ambulance, of course I meant engine!!!!!!!!!!!!
marymo said:
I played Scrabble a few weeks ago and came in last! I was putting down letters like "cat" and "dog" not even using my letters--sometimes adding an "s" to someone else's. I will look at my husband when I am trying to say something and just ask him to fill in the blank for me. I'm thinking of getting a laser pointer for Christmas so I can point and ask!
The other day I went to buy vegetables and I couldn't understand why the guy was looking at me in a weird way. Instead of asking for a kg of tomatos I asked for a kg of cars!!
It wasn't the first but I decided to let it be. This is the new me.. people have to take it or leave it :)
Kc Dancer Kc said:
ahhhh... the power of words.... I'm a very verbal person - I had to leave my first brand new Masters of Social Work job in October because I lost my verbage..... couldn't play scrabble with my teen, trileptal just kept making it worse - I know I sounded like an idiot in my last few job interviews - and I mean FEW : (
I felt like I had early alzheimers! I kept calling my blonde cocker Aiden by the wrong name....kept calling him by the name of Rusty whos been gone 4+ years! My new husband and son were getting impatient! HA -- switch me brains for one hour! Hated standing there trying to stop transposing my words.
This led me to ask for Ritalin and it has helped along with lowering Trileptal --- It's better than the pain I used to have though!
The other day I went to buy vegetables and I couldn't understand why the guy was looking at me in a weird way. Instead of asking for a kg of tomatos I asked for a kg of cars!!
It wasn't the first time but I decided to let it be. This is the new me.. people have to take it or leave it :)
doctor just upped my meds---I'll be playing charades more than ever. :-) When I get stuck I just tug my ear and say "sounds like. . ." Might as well have a sense of humor about this. I agree with SFBill; buy the car!
Omgoodness!
I’d like to add some of my funnier word retrieval moments, BUT as I’m typing this…go figure I can’t remember! Darn meds!
I’ll be back …when I remember…lol
Mimi
Omgoodness! I'd like to add some of my funnier word retrieval moments, BUT as I'm typing this....go figure I can't remember! Darn meds! I'll be back ...when I remember....lol Mimi
My word retrieval is pitiful! I have blamed it on the meds and some day hope to be better. Every morning when I get to work, I make myself name all of the objects on my desk. Just because I could not do it a last week, and it upset me to no end. I am improving day by day, it may be that I am memorizing them, but it makes me feel better. So now I play memory and word games any time I get the chance.
Oh Christi...God love ya! I am always having to look at my roster; checking where someone is sitting ('cause I use a seating chart or I am dooommed!) and STILL call them by the wrong name! I have about 120 or so kids now and BOY...it is comical some days! Please don't let the stress and pressure push you under...just remember that 'yellow thing' is always gonna greet you at the door and make it all better! :) We'll talk more - ya know - teacher stuff, soon!
Cris
Christi Cronin said:
I know what you mean. My word retrieval issues flare according to what meds I'm on, what dosages I'm taking, and whether or not my Lupus is flaring. Lupus does the same thing to the brain as the TN meds do, so I'm doubly cursed. I have a yellow lab named Teddy (I named him myself.) One night during dinner, Teddy was at my feet under the table. I wanted to talk about him, but I couldn't come up with his name, or even with the word "dog." So in order to get my point across, I called him, "that yellow thing under the table." : o
It's funny at home, but quite embarrassing at a party. Also, I'm a teacher, hoping to get back to work this year or next after 2 years at home with the kids. I worry about how well I will be able to hide this problem from my colleagues, the parents, and my boss. I used to be very intelligent and on top of things, but now I think I must come across as dumb. I hate feeling stupid.
The positive side of it all is that I now have a better understanding of some of the learning disabilities that my students struggle with. I totally understand ADHD, too! These insights will make me a better teacher. : )
i am having issues with articulating but here goes ... i once had a high command of vocabulary ... now, i feel inept so i isolate myself, on line and in person ... i have a hard time even remembering information to share on here ... dates, when and why i had what procedures done ... i even forget to pay my bills at times ... in essence, i gave up replying/commenting on here ...
OK, i just had to sign in to reply to this discussion and i dont know why BUT, i forgot my password and had to reset it ... i dont recall having to sign in before in order to reply ... maybe that is one of the other things i forgot ??