I'm hanging out on the couch, surfing through MS blogs. I haven't done this is a long time, and I'm finding it quite entertaining (and helpful). How's this for a t-shirt, "I know I don't look sick, but you should see my MRI's". lmao
The thing is - I'm tired. I'm being stubborn, and not going to bed. Currently, I'm reading threads in a neuro forum (which I found via a blog) and I'm focused on one particular topic, "Downsides of Cog Issues".
Today, and yesterday I have had BAD word selection and word finding. Luckily, most of the time, Jason has known what I'm trying to say. But it is so frustrating! Cog(nitive) issues.
So I'm reading, and I'm thinking...yeah, that's me....I've been really tired today and yesterday...I wonder if that is related to my word selection and finding challenges...OF COURSE IT IS...GO TO BED.
Good night.
Emily
Showing posts with label cognitive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cognitive. Show all posts
really...I'm intelligent
Posted in cognitive, symptoms on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Emms
*sigh*
Has the "smart" area of my brain been compromised by frayed wires (aka MS) or by a 26 month "hiatus" from "professional" communication?
It has been lovingly pointed out to me that both my speech and my written word (both grammar and spelling) have declined since I "got sick".
Even Jason's Scrabble scores are getting closer to mine!
I certainly can say that I notice a difference in my speech/conversation. I pause a lot more, and I have to search for words. And if I don't pause, or search...I use the completely wrong word! For example, I have repeatedly referred to my needles as "noodles".
I can say this...I type my blogs as if I am saying them out loud. Isn't that the best way to have a conversation with you?
So as for why my communication skills have declined...I don't know. Do I care....yes. A part of me believes that NOT working...just being casual, and hanging out at home has played a role. But I have read about other people living with MS who feel that at one time, they too were succinct, clear...or crap, I can't think of the words!
Thank goodness I'm still polite and cheery...that hasn't diminished!
Emily
Has the "smart" area of my brain been compromised by frayed wires (aka MS) or by a 26 month "hiatus" from "professional" communication?
It has been lovingly pointed out to me that both my speech and my written word (both grammar and spelling) have declined since I "got sick".
Even Jason's Scrabble scores are getting closer to mine!
I certainly can say that I notice a difference in my speech/conversation. I pause a lot more, and I have to search for words. And if I don't pause, or search...I use the completely wrong word! For example, I have repeatedly referred to my needles as "noodles".
I can say this...I type my blogs as if I am saying them out loud. Isn't that the best way to have a conversation with you?
So as for why my communication skills have declined...I don't know. Do I care....yes. A part of me believes that NOT working...just being casual, and hanging out at home has played a role. But I have read about other people living with MS who feel that at one time, they too were succinct, clear...or crap, I can't think of the words!
Thank goodness I'm still polite and cheery...that hasn't diminished!
Emily
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