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I struggle with thinking spontaneously and following instructions - how can I cope with this?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 31, 2025Hindi

i struggle with spontaneous thinking and following verbal instructions. I can’t respond when someone asks questions, even simple ones. For example, when my friend asked the meaning of “modest,” I couldn’t respond. Even I couldn't figure out what stopped me from responding and i don't know why I couldn't recall. I drew a blank, not because of stress. I was malnourished and used to faint up until class 5. I also had a head injury and lost blood when I was around 4 years old. I think the head injury could have long-term effects on my memory or cognitive intelligence. I can’t determine whether my memory recall problems are due to malnutrition or the head injury. I struggle with spontaneous thinking, following verbal instructions, and learning online. I often act absentminded and don’t know why. I can’t write answers or solve problems during exams, even though I can easily solve them at home later. This affects my confidence negatively. Additionally, I was stunted and am only 5 feet tall so I am vertically challenged Is there a way to deal with these situations given the effect of malnutrition on my cognitive intelligence is irreversible? Lockdown seems to have exacerbated the problem

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It can be very distressing to go blank at times. But neither you nor me can pinpoint the exact cause for it. It might be a good idea to actually check this out medically if the head injury in fact did cause what you are facing now. Otherwise, you will just find yourself thinking of whether this or that caused what...
Once a cause is known, the path to remedy it becomes simpler. So, my suggestion to you to deal with the situations as you have mentioned is to seek medical help and if there is any therapy that is suggested after that, it will help improve cognitive skills and mind state. But first, consult a doctor.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Asked on - Mar 07, 2025 | Answered on Mar 17, 2025

Is there not any other way to deal with it as I can't seek medical assistance of any sort because of my financial situation. I wasted my father hard-earned money on college education without learning anything substantial to get a job because of memory problem i couldn't remember what I learnt and I can not recall things during Covid pandemic

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
My suggestion is still that you must get medically evaluated. There are a few times in life when we do not experiment with physical health and actually see a doctor. This is one such time that I suggest that you do see a doctor who can give you a medical opinion.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
Mind Coach|NLP Trainer|Author
Drop in: www.unfear.io
Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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