I understand, completely. A book that helped me tremendously was, appropriately named, Crazy Time. I knodded throughout it and it made sense out of the journey. I recommend it to all.

it's on a subconcious vacation of deep thought, as soon as it sorts things out, it'll let ya know. :)

Life is overwhelming right now. It's very difficult to think of anything else with the emotions and hurt you're facing. This will get better as time goes on, but anytime you face a crisis, that's pretty much what happens.

Your body and mind almost shut down..go into sleep mode to protect itself from the wounds/ damage that are being inflicted against it.

t's surreal...going through a mist.

It's okay to slow down; take naps. Hibernate. But also make sure you go out, get fresh air..eat right. But it will be in slow motion for awhile.

Well all have been there. I would suggest looking for some help, someone to talk to, shrink/counselor. IT worked for me. Gave me guidance and help e get to the bottom of my feelings and in layman terms, Screw my head back on straight!

Trust me and may others here, it will get better as time goes on, but seeks some form of help.

Hang in there!

Negative Stress does that. It just shorts out those circuit boards in the brain.

Is there a repetetive task that you have enjoyed in the past? that might help some.

I have always had issues with focus (adhd) and have used schedules to make sure that I kept focus. Played card games for thirty minutes to Get my brain into gear to do book keeping (numbers)...little dumb things that might work for a Stressed Brain.

i know what you mean!!! i can't focus on anything anymore. i have a hard time watching tv or movies. i definately have a hard time reading. my mind just wonders. work has been difficult. i'm getting better. i've been going thru all of this since june.

Totally understand! I've been like this for way over a year now. It's hard to get just basic stuff done. My mind hithers to and fro and have no direction sometimes.

Hi ... I relate to you feelings. I am in a high powered job and it keeps me focussed during the day but when I get home at night I just want to sleep or cannot sleep at all. I am starting an exercise program to deal with the stress, looking for a yoga class to join, am in a bible study and see friends for meals whenever I can. Have to keep busy so I don't shut down but it is hard. Once I have to start to gather paperwork for our pending dissolution, this will be extremely difficult. A fog is a great way to describe all this!

Sky-I think I would be able to focus MORE if I stopped reading DS all day. LOL

Seriously though, I think Larry is right. Your mind does take a bit of a vacation when you are so stressed out. Be patient "Grasshopper". This too shall pass.

Thanks for the reassurance Larry.

Sometimes it really scares me; like I will never get my head back.

I totally understand what your saying. I can't concentrate, I'm an accountant and that is not a good thing. As others have said, this is a natural response to the hurt. I'm sure it will pass. Ask your DR for something that may help.

I know what you mean, exactly.
We are very accident prone when we are grieving. I was a complete zombie for a month. Locked my keys in the trunk, lost my glasses, the list goes on. It is like being in a fog. You will come out of it. I did.

I am an accountant just like Dave and I ended up telling my boss just because I was struggling to remember things and would lose my trend of thought. He is great about it. I think we all go through this but although I am still on the journey of divorce some things are clearing but I do still struggle with focusing. I find myself sad all of a sudden or irritated and come here, vent,cry of just talk and it clears for awhile.