Posted by Snoozy on May 13, 2003, at 0:51:09
In reply to freaking out that i will never be normal, posted by bookgurl99 on May 12, 2003, at 22:09:05
Hi bookgurl -
I sure know what you mean about the brain fog and poor concentration. Have you ever noticed if a stimulant like caffeine made a big difference in mental sharpness or mood?
About 2 years ago I heard this report about how doing crossword or other types of puzzles helps improve memory and it may help stave off things like Alzheimer's. I've never really been a puzzle person, but I started doing crosswords. I think it does help a bit. No nasty side effects at least. Also, when I struggle to read because of the drowsiness, I'm sometimes able to do a puzzle and it's nice to have some type of mental stimulation.
I noticed somewhere else you said you had been diagnosed with severe migraines? I have had them for way too many years, and I've sometimes thought that there is something particular about headache pain that affects the thinking and memory. More so than chronic pain in any other part of the body. Maybe it's a silly notion to even consider, but whenever I've had pain somewhere other than my head, I've noticed it doesn't cloud my mind as much.
And to sound totally goofy, I think you have to define your own normal. There are things that would be defined as "normal" that I don't want any part of, thank you very much!
Now, what are you doing reading this? Get to work on those papers!!!!
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