I am distraught because of thought and mind deterioration

Mr. Ed

Mr. Ed

Be what you is not what you what you ain’t
Location
Central NY
I am disappointed by my brain and lack thinking savvy. Ideas and memory intertwines until lost, one side trying to remember what the other side said.

I do not believe the failures of my cerebral storage are insane by nature. My brain and body are the same age, equal to years of use and deterioration.

Someone said, you are as old as you feel. I interpret life how life is perceived by me. Age distorts how I perceive life altering one reality with another. Reality is always how it is perceived, but not necessarily the truth.
 

I can relate to what I call a foggy brain.
I've told folks ,,"I open my mouth & my brain falls out."

Maybe I was really in shock this morning, when a young man working at Walmart, asked if he could help me fine something.
I was looking for the small pizza crust mix packets..
Could not recall the manufactures name.

He pulled out his phone started searching & once he found what I wanted.
Took me right to it.
Thanked him.

So happy to see a young polite young person!
 
AI answer...

I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling distraught because of the thought and mind deterioration. I can understand how upsetting it can be to notice changes in your cognitive abilities. However, you are not alone in this. Many people experience some degree of cognitive decline as they get older, and there are ways to cope with it and prevent it from getting worse.
First of all, it is important to get a proper diagnosis from a healthcare professional. They can perform some tests and exams to determine the cause and extent of your cognitive decline, and rule out any other conditions that may affect your memory and thinking. They can also prescribe some medications or treatments that may help with your symptoms. Some of the tests and exams that they may use are: neurological exam, blood tests, brain imaging, and mental status testingAd1.
Secondly, it is helpful to adopt some healthy lifestyle habits that can protect your brain and slow down the cognitive decline. Some of the things you can do are: eat a nutritious diet with lots of leafy green vegetables, stay physically active, connect with other people socially, and stimulate your brain with activities, reading, games, and hobbies2. These habits can improve your mood, reduce stress, enhance your blood flow, and boost your cognitive reserve.
Thirdly, it is beneficial to seek support from your family, friends, or other people who are going through the same situation. You can share your feelings, concerns, and experiences with them, and get some emotional and practical support. You can also join some support groups or online communities where you can find information, resources, and advice from others who understand what you are going through.
I hope this information is helpful for you. Please remember that you are not alone in this journey, and there are many ways to cope with cognitive decline and maintain your quality of life. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to ask me. I am here to help you as much as I can. 😊
 
caroln said:
I'm starting to lose words. The phrase "senior moment" is being said a lot more these days. 😞
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We've all temporarily lost words and names throughout our lives, which is why replacement words like whatchamacallit, thingamajig, doohickey, thingamabob, whatsis, whats-his-face, whats-her-name, whosit, etc., are well known replacements for what we can't immediately recall.

My friends and I used those words as far back as HS with nary a concern about our cognitive abilities. It's only as we get to a certain age that we start ascribing great importance to temporarily lost words and names.
 
You're not alone Ed. Compared to what I was able to think, learn and do when I was in my twenties I'm a blithering idiot. I'd like to see me translate medieval French right now, yeah sure 🤪
 
Yes, I occasionally lose a word or a name, but overall I don't seem to be declining in terms of thought processing. My lovely SO, however, is struggling. Simple tasks, like using the microwave or the cable remote can sometimes be an issue.
 
I noticed a change in my short-term memory. I went to my doctor on my annual physical and mentioned it to him. He said that is common for people around my age, almost 73. He did some blood work and later I found out my thyroid was not working correctly. He prescribed a daily thyroid pill and within a few weeks I defiantly notice a big difference. I am no longer worried about it, nice to know sometimes it is something that can be controlled, at least for a time.
 
StarSong said:
We've all temporarily lost words and names throughout our lives, which is why replacement words like whatchamacallit, thingamajig, doohickey, thingamabob, whatsis, whats-his-face, whats-her-name, whosit, etc., are well known replacements for what we can't immediately recall.

My friends and I used those words as far back as HS with nary a concern about our cognitive abilities. It's only as we get to a certain age that we start ascribing great importance to temporarily lost words and names.
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I'm starting to lose stuff too.
 
Paco Dennis said:
AI answer...I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling distraught because of the thought and mind deterioration. I can understand how upsetting it can be to notice changes in your cognitive abilities....I hope this information is helpful for you. Please remember that you are not alone in this journey, and there are many ways to cope with cognitive decline and maintain your quality of life. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to ask me. I am here to help you as much as I can. 😊
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I see we have a new member to SF...Welcome AI 🤭
Next thing we know, he/she will be posting in the Introductions thread👤
 
I think keeping your mind active helps a lot. Find something challenging. It can be learning a new subject, taking up exercise, or some new hobby. I'm thinking of enrolling back in college in the next few years, anyway. When I'm listening to music, I sometimes play some online games. Right now I'm playing this one:

Play 2048 Merge | 100% Free Online Game | FreeGames.org

My top score is 560.31K. It's a good one because after a while you can kind of go on autopilot. Oh, and it's totally free to play.

I also like Sudoko, and you can find that online free to play.
 

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