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Sometimes I'll read or hear someone say something but can't think about it (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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It's especially worser when it's complex wording

When I'm reading stuff or listening to someone say something sometimes I won't be able to think about it even though I can read fine or hear the person fine

My mind just goes empty and I can't really think or mentally process stuff and will just be stuck there with an empty mind

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[–] Cheradenine 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I have this when people talk to me. I often say something like "sorry, what?" Even though I heard them Ok, my brain needs time to process it. You might want to look at

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_processing_disorder

And

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_processing_disorder

Those articles have the basics

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Oh wow I just found the post on the front page and decided to take a look. I wasn’t expecting to learn that I have APD. I have the hardest time following a conversation right in front of me if other conversations are happening nearby. Parties can be so difficult.

[–] Cheradenine 2 points 6 days ago

I'm not saying you do. You might want to read more and get checked though.

Parties or large groups are very difficult for me because I can't focus on the conversation I am having. I can understand the words but cannot make sense of them unless I have a little time to make sense of them.

Just my experience, your post triggered a thought for me though. "Hmm, sounds like me"