Posted by FredPotter on August 7, 2007, at 15:51:50
In reply to Re: Thought blocking, posted by ConfuzyQ on August 7, 2007, at 11:54:52
Yes to the reading thing. I'm an avid reader so it's a bugger really. I have to read the same sentence 3 or 4 times sometimes as my mind wanders. Mind you I'm reading an impenetrable book by Daniel Dennett at the moment. However I think normal people have this experience especially when tired. Also the experience of going to the fridge and then forgetting why and gazing inside for inspiration is quite common in normal people. Maybe fatigue, but I think it's more likely that I'm doing one thing but thinking of something entirely different. The thought blocking really feels like the schizophrenia description. A sudden complete emptying of the brain, accompanied by panic. When speaking the auditory echo helps me keep on track
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