I swear this issue is hardest for those of us who once had an excellent memory. I know people who just have always used planners and written things out but I always had such a good memory I would never write anything down and I didn't miss anything. So when those of us without the habit get fogged, we sometimes forget to write things down as well.

I do find it frustrating that I used to be a prolific reader.. Haven't managed one book this year. It does get me down. I am currently trying to finish my degree I have only a few subjects left to do and it is killing me! Stuff that would not have phased me in the slightest is giving me big trouble. Its not good. Keep your chin up.. I did have one psychologist tell me that my intelligence has not changed.
Coralie.

I can't find the word, and if I do find it, I can't spell it. I used to have excellant spelling, but it's just by chance these days and everything I type somehow, has red lines under it. Even my cousin's name. How can that be?

Tired of being dumb, tired and in pain. But there it is. Here it is. Love, Abby

So today my eyes were bothering .......it's allergy season after all. I had to take out my left contact shortly before lunch. I didn't have my glasses with me so after lunch I was going to try & put it back in. I put it in my right eye & couldn't figure out why I couldn't see. Oh yeah that's right......now I have 2 contacts in my right eye & none in my left eye. Good job kate!!

I can totally relate myself!
I have a lot to say on the subject I just can't do it tonight because it is 12:35 in the morning and I need to go to bed! This is a subject that I started to talk about tonight, it had gotten so long that I canceled it....
I would really like help with this matter!!!!!
Naaaah Niiiite

I have the fibro fog too. Some days it's worse then others. I often write notes to myself. I usually do the crossword puzzle and the crypto quote in our daily newspaper. I think it's good exercise for my brain. Sometimes I misspell a word and then wonder why another word doesn't fit and I KNOW that's right. I look again and see I misspelled. Often when I say the wrong thing I don't even know it. Sometimes it gives my hubby & I something to laugh about.

Oh Goodness butterflii! I So understand. I never had any trouble with learning, remembering, running a business, being a nurse, teaching, dates or details. I was sharp, clear thinking, and could reason any problem to a logical conclusion. I was physically strong and even though married, could take care of myself. I feel so helpless some days now. I can't move the furniture to vacuum...and even then housecleaning exhausts me. I can't remember anything...when to do the dogs meds, if I took my pills or when, what day, date, month it is. What info my family told me...'"Mom, I told you..." I seem to be saying "I'm sorry, I forgot" more and more. I do keep a calendar, open, on the kitchen counter, and still forget to write in it. gaaaah! Sometimes we can laugh, sometimes it's just frustrating.

I think that we each find a way to cope with our current state of incapacity. We do things in small pieces, write sticky notes, write on bathroom mirror, whatever. Exercising your mind is perfect. Use your resources honey. I certainly do! Your husband will help you, and your friends either here or locally. Throw that "dumb" label out the window. It's a naughty word. You just do the best you can and it will be good enough! Love that little 8 year old...you still have Middle School to get through....yuck! But definitely stop her from being disrespectful to you, because it will get awful before it gets better... and it does get better.

Mostly it sounds like you are overwhelmed with trying to do too much and please everyone. Take care of yourself! Hugs. and thanks for letting me rant for a minute. i needed that. ;)