Brain Fog?

HooRU

As evidenced by my lack of effective arguing here, I believe I have post sickness brain fog. It does the same thing as being on POT.

I grew up being told that I was “R” (I don’t like the term), but in college, I tested at 155 IQ on a test. But I’m much dumber now. I can’t make smart Alek remarks when we debate here and I sound like a buffoon sometimes. But I wasn’t always.

Could I be experiencing brain fog from influenza and COVID? And how much deterioration is reasonable for a 67-year-old? I hate feeling dumb.

real_aurgathor

😲

Brain fog can be a result of long COVID. Age related decline or exposure to a number of chemicals can lead to various mental issues.

Alternatively, I wonder if your account get hacked…

HooRU

My old account on DSLR I had imposters that took over old IDs and imitated me and pretended to be identical to me/be me. I complained and nothing was done.

I used to carry on a good fact filled discussion but now I’m in evny of the rest of you here. When someone finds holes in my argument, I just give up because, while I have good chrystalized memory, much of it I can’t recall well and my fluid memory is poor.

I had a test a few years ago where I forgot how to draw a clock with a specific time. They had me redo 10 minutes later and I was ok. I’m definitely on decline and it’s upsetting. I hate it when people put each other down here.

Somewhat-Reticent

HooRU Lack of oxygen due to less blood circulating to the brain?
Some people even have to pump their legs to boost that and avoid fainting.
Vampire venom? ( No, not a joke. )
There are other possibilities, even lack of related mental exercise.
“the same thing as being on POT” doesn’t sound good,
but you said you never use much.
Losing “Smart Aleck” remarks may actually be an improvement.
( What was this “R” ? )

px_eliezer_

HooRU And how much deterioration is reasonable for a 67-year-old?

I’m similar age to you…

I’ve always had an excellent memory but these days find myself double-checking sometimes on how to spell a word, or having to look up various numbers that I used to remember with ease.

It’s normal.

It is of course important to get enough sleep, on a regular sleep cycle, have a balanced diet, etc.

If still concerned you might want to get a basic medical checkup (also perhaps to include TSH (Thyroid), fasting blood glucose, CBC, Lyme test, B-12 level, etc. All of these (and more) are possibilities regarding brain fog.

Also some medicines (such as statins for cholesterol) may cause fatigue or brain fog…

HooRU

Ah, thanks guys. I’m also trying to express modesty and explain why I don’t bring as good arguments to these discussions.

Guy54435

HooRU Use the draft button for here that way you can come back in a few minutes look at it change then maybe post otherwise save as draft still then come back, dont post until you think it is what you want, or don’t post it at all because now you think otherwise of what you were thinking before. I hope what i am trying to say comes through with what I am typing, because I also lose my train of thought. See I needed to edit this to add the picture I wanted to post.

Somewhat-Reticent

Sometimes I let a draft wait until I’ve forgotten exactly what I wrote.
That can help too.

MacLeech

HooRU I used to carry on a good fact filled discussion but now I’m in evny of the rest of you here. When someone finds holes in my argument, I just give up

When writing your argument, pick an important point or two, then try to look up and provide 3 sources you’ve read that support those points. Quote a line or two out of those sources, if it gives a good example or clarification of your point. That research will slow down your response, but it makes you think about the topic and provides you with facts to use which you may have forgotten.

Don’t just provide a Google search link to an argument. While it’s easy, they are often filled with poor sources and these days begin with an AI response that may not support your argument.

Nobody can remember everything, forever. With the internet available, you don’t have to. Research and reference.

Astyanax

MacLeech When writing your argument, pick an important point or two, then try to look up and provide 3 sources you’ve read that support those points. Quote a line or two out of those sources, if it gives a good example or clarification of your point.

Then the popular response here is that you “cherry-picked” the article when you do that; especially if those quotes are too compelling for your opponents. 😉

broknsymetry

There is hope…

In Brazil, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and collaborators from the University of São Paulo (USP) have discovered that a molecule called Hevin can reverse cognitive impairment. The study, conducted in mice, showed that this glycoprotein produced by brain cells (astrocytes) is able to increase the connections between neurons (synapses) in aged rodents and in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease.

“Hevin is a well-known molecule involved in neural plasticity. It’s naturally secreted by cells in the central nervous system that support the functioning of neurons and are known as astrocytes. We found that the overproduction of Hevin is capable of reversing cognitive deficits in aged animals by improving the quality of synapses in these rodents,” says Flávia Alcantara Gomes, head of the Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory at the UFRJ Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests

MacLeech

Astyanax Then the popular response here is that you “cherry-picked” the article when you do that; especially if those quotes are too compelling for your opponents.

You will have to provide a wider number of examples or reasons why there are so few examples available. Show opponents that it’s not “cherry-picked”.

MacLeech

HooRU

Don’t make a statement of a controversial or conspiratorial nature and not defend it when you get replies that refute that statement. Don’t just leave it. That’s thread pooping.

So you won’t have to try and come back with quippy answers to defend a position that’s based on poop assumptions, Google the question before you answer. Make sure the situation hasn’t changed over the years. What you remember may not be true today.

Yes, you may be suffering from brain fog and age related mental decline, but you can fight some of that with how you post or respond.

HooRU

Yes, but I don’t respond to some posters because of the endless back and forth and hateful nature. I’ve resolved to not engage with them. I don’t want to get banned.