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camas
camas
Does anyone else have this problem? Being around people and making small talk just wears me to a frazzle because I have to concentrate so hard to follow the conversation.

Then I know people think I'm rude because sometimes I'll butt into what they are saying. The reason I do this is because I'll lose my train of thought if I have to wait until they have finished talking.

This fog not only drives me crazy it makes me believe I am crazy!
deleted_user
deleted_user
lol This is so me. My wife gets so mad because I constantly interrupt her while she is talking because if I don't then I will forget.

Slower people have always annoyed me but now I get to be one and it isn't so bad.lol
fibrolizzy
fibrolizzy
Making small talk wears me out, too. I seem to have a problem with the constant talking and noise. It's like my senses get overloaded, and I can't wait to get away to peace and quiet.

Certain people really bother me, you know the ones who talk like 90 mph! It's so draining to me, and it's hard to get a word in, even if I wanted to!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I say "what" and "pardon" way too much when there is background noise like a fan or ac or while driving in the car with the windows down.
RosePark
RosePark
oh Yes! I am so tired after listening to people talk - all I want to do is go to bed. LOL

You aren't crazy!
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I have the double trouble of having some hearing loss plus the fog. Group social and business situations are really uncomfortable for me these days.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have such a hard time following conversations. I work with 500 people around me everyday and it's sooo aggrivating when I try to talk to someone and I can't follow what they say!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had to join this support group when I came to your question. I could have written those same words. I'm sorry you have that problem, but you have made me feel less crazy knowing that I am not alone.
michellet824
michellet824
Yes! I was wondering if it was just me! It seems like the more people that are around or the more activity around me, the harder it is for me to put thoughts together. I find I often can't finish sentences because I forget words.
gramybear
gramybear
You are not alone with this problem. I don't even realize that I'm doing it. For some reason, I've been told I talk really fast now. Good news, you are NOT crazy! :-)