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Temporary loss of cognitive ability?

Posted by Deneb on August 3, 2005, at 20:35:56

Yesterday a really weird thing happened to me. I think it happens often when I get anxious. This time it was really obvious to me.

Someone gave me 2 dimes and 2 nickels and something happened and I got a little anxious. I don't remember exactly what made me anxious. I just stared at the 4 coins and I could not figure out what I was looking at!! I didn't know how much I was holding and I just kept staring at the coins and I couldn't think! My thoughts kept jumping around and I couldn't remember what value the coins where.

My question is: Is this normal or was there something seriously wrong with my brain?!

Deneb

 

Re: Temporary loss of cognitive ability?

Posted by sleepygirl on August 3, 2005, at 21:58:09

In reply to Temporary loss of cognitive ability?, posted by Deneb on August 3, 2005, at 20:35:56

sounds like a moment of dissociation, would make sense if you were anxious. I wouldn't worry too much. :-)

 

Re: Temporary loss of cognitive ability? ยป sleepygirl

Posted by Atticus on August 4, 2005, at 9:28:10

In reply to Re: Temporary loss of cognitive ability?, posted by sleepygirl on August 3, 2005, at 21:58:09

Speaking from personal experience, I'd second sleepy's advice not to dwell on it. After I had a bad automobile wreck in February -- and a resultant severe concussion -- I had moments like that all the time. Once, I woke up and while dressing for work, realized that I no longer remembered how to tie my shoes. I struggled with the laces for about 20 minutes before giving up in frustration and wearing a pair of slip-on Vans to work. The next day, I was able to tie my shoes without a problem. My pdoc thought it was a combo of the head trauma and my meds, but typically these things are temporary for me -- very transient. I'd not concern yourself overly with it. Atticus


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