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Brain feels like it has a 'mental block' / slowed thoughts

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NooNooHead1981
NooNooHead1981

Hi there

I've been recently experiencing more frequent 'attacks' (for want of a better word), whereby I'll be thinking something and my thoughts slow down in the process. They will often slow down so much that it will feel like I am thinking and wading through treacle with the thoughts I am having, almost like metaphorically trying to push my way past something in my head to actually have the thought (if that makes any sense!)

I've had a head injury over two years ago, and have since recovered from post concussion syndrome etc but I did have a period after the head injury where my thoughts were considerably slower and I would struggle to think properly. I've also been getting a lot more headaches recently (I have a history of migraines) and have been waking up more with them. I know that all of these symptoms could be related to the head injury, and psychtropic drugs I was given after (including an antipyschotic and antidepressant), but these episodes really worry me as I am only 36 and it feels like I have some sort of dementia (or even brain tumour!)

My GP has referred me to a neurologist re: the headaches, and I'm coping with my drug induced movement disorder too (tardive dyskinesia). This, of course, may also have a bearing on my mental state as it does make me very anxious at times with all the wretched involuntary movements.

Has anyone else ever had really odd episodes of slowed/reduced thought speed etc? Could these be linked to my head injury or migraines? Or are they possibly something like epilepsy?

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  • lesley49214
    lesley49214 NooNooHead1981

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    I experience a similar type of slowing down and have still not been able to pinpoint the cause of this. I get to the point where I feel I'm almost sleepwalking at work and everything seems to be a real challenge both physical and mental. Sometimes having a 'fright' at work can get my adrenaline flowing and temporarily restore normality. I know what you are going through.

    • lesley49214
      lesley49214

      Posted

      As a child i suffered a fractured skull that temporarily affected my short term memory and ability to concentrate for any length of time.
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