Coming out of the fog

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Probably not a fully accurate title because, hello, brain fog. Although I do think it has gotten better. I’ve found if I pause a second longer and try not to be too hard on myself, then the full sentence comes with less effort. I’m also considering just acting as if I don’t know the English word by asking ¿Como se dice….(Insert thrown together syllables with a mild Spanish accent) in English? Really butcher both languages so everyone is as confused as your mental wiring.

What was the point? Oh right, Kel. The fog. It is a new feeling being fully present for mini’s return to school. I feel as if I unintentionally missed many small details due to being engrossed in my own academic journey. This is the first year in 3 I have not been navigating school when mini started back. Sadly, I don’t think I enjoyed her excitement as much as I could/should have previously because I was stressed about my own.

4th grade

On the drive to school, I asked mini what she wanted to be for Halloween. She was just as surprised as I was considering an event so far down the road pun intended. Last year, I couldn’t fathom anything beyond the following week. Now look at me! My mind was already in October!

Also, the brain vitamins sucked. Nothing new beyond a possible, mild placebo effect. Guess I have to do this brain fog thing au naturel. Copious lists and como se dice’s.

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I ask you –

How is the brain fog treating you? Or do we just call it forgetfulness and attribute it to old age?

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Hi! As a prior United States Navy servicemember, I enjoy sharing the way it has changed my life and my deep appreciation of fitness and health. My hope is this journey will be funny, emotional, and inspiring! -Kelly

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3 thoughts on “Coming out of the fog”

  1. I feel like my brain fog is due to being perpetually exhausted. No matter how much I sleep, my brain is tired, lol. Since I work remotely, I just roll with the brain fog and spew unintelligible sentence fragments and hope my husband can decipher what I said. He’s gotten pretty good at! During Teams meetings I try to keep my mouth shut. Do you find writing easier than talking when foggy?

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    1. Writing is so much easier for me! I could have no words to say, but I can find a million to write. My brain is crystal clear when I pick up a pen. What does this say about me? How can I use it to help?

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      1. I wish I knew how to use it to help because I have the same “problem”. Pretend we’re mute and do a text-to-speech thing? 😂

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