The Brain and verbal communication

Since my accident in 1983 my verbal communication has been a problem. It's never left me this problem I've just hidden it with Sarcasm and Humor. When i listen to people talk I immediately lose track of what's been said and I'm them sat trying my hardest to remember the first part of the conversation while trying to listen to the end part. Its madness, this problem as always been there since my accident and it stops me going out in public as I cant keep up and hold on to any current conversations in my mind.

Does anyone else suffer with this ???

[paxo05]

Hi ,This can be a real problem . I also find when in a discussion with several people interjecting randomly i easily lose track of the conversation.

Others talking over each other is also an issue . The ever popular zoom meeting is a nightmare for me as i never seem to contibute due to trying to process everyones input.

Since lockdown many of the groups i attended have switched to zoom calling and as a result i have found myself cut off from many of them.

Luckily my immediate family and friends are aware of my issues and try and make sure i dont fall behind in a conversation.

Having said that i prefer being told if i repeat myself or say something someone else has said. I prefer honesty to feeling patronised.

Basically try and know your limits and dont be afraid to ask " sorry i didnt catch that" if you fall behind the conversation.

Pax

[Painting-girl]

Yep, that too. People I know well are easier.

I think I'm getting better with practice, but suspect I've forgotten details of a conversation within an hour of having it. Difficult when trying to make new friends! Suspect I earnestly ask the same people the same questions more than once....

[Hidden in reply to Painting-girl]

I forget conversation while its happening and too many voices blow my mind completely. I've managed a brief phone call today to pip and I really struggled I was forgetting what she said as she said it..communication is a big problem for me I have problems with my timing of conversation with others too and I often find I'm talking over people or interrupting other peoples conversations trying to keep up it's so embarrassing but hey ho we can but try 👍👍

[Painting-girl in reply to Hidden]

Yes, and you've explained it really well S,

[Lite75]

I also can’t keep up with conversation especially if there’s more than one speaking. I lose track of what I was going to say in the beginning and constantly have to ask what I was going to say, or what it was even about. So embarrassing Really can understand what you’re saying. I done a lot of presentation before my brain abscess and stroke 11 years but could only say two words initially but much excellent speech therapy and hard work means that I can now speak, how well varies depending on my tiredness. Mornings are the best times before I wear myself out trying to have conversations.

Thanks for sharing some of the difficulties you experience Stammers1-they’re really helpful.

[Hidden]

Yeah it's a big problem communication is top of the list it affects conversations with my boys my 3 and 1 year old grandchildren although I find their language easier to understand as it's as mixed as mine sounds daft but it's true..I struggle so much with verbal communication I'm only now learning and understanding this major problem..thankyou for yor comment 👍👍